She loves books and reading. Put a pen in her hand, and she can turn a pithy phrase. Writing is on her mind at least thirteen times a day. She always dreamed of being a writer. It’s in her blood. It’s her destiny. Her books would be on the bookstore shelves beside those of PickaFamousAuthor.… Continue reading Smart Strategies of Super Writers – Quantum 4
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Fae Friday: Creative Ways to Shrink Yourself
What’s your favorite fairy tale? Do you remember from your childhood days? Put on your thinking cap because it can reveal the mysteries of your deeper self. Are you Cinderella, champion of the downtrodden? A maidenly Snow White unhappy with her alter ego, the evil bitch queen? An intrepid wit getting the upper hand on a… Continue reading Fae Friday: Creative Ways to Shrink Yourself
Tuesday Tales: Writing Hug
Welcome to Tuesday Tales, a weekly blog featuring diverse authors who post excerpts from their works in progress based on word and picture prompts. We’re a book hungry troop that enjoys reading as much as you do. Today our word prompt is hug. My excerpt is from a new paranormal fantasy I’ve started. Please visit… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Hug
Mysterious Cave People 40,000 BCE
One of my favorite books is Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel. Did you read that one? The author’s creation of the Stone Age world mesmerized me. I loved seeing how the Cro-Magnon heroine contrasted with her Neanderthal family. Recently I came across some information about a little known extinct species of historic… Continue reading Mysterious Cave People 40,000 BCE
Tuesday Tales: Writing Staple
Welcome to Tuesday Tales, a weekly blog featuring diverse authors who post excerpts from their works in progress based on word and picture prompts. We’re a book hungry troop that enjoys reading as much as you do. Today our word prompt is staple. My excerpt is from one of my books in progress, Hannah’s Haint,… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Staple
Secrets of a Sexy Merman
Welcome to the first Tuesday Tales Bookstore, where you’ll find books for sale by participating authors. Some are even freebies! If you enjoy the free reads we offer each week at the Tuesday Tales blog, something at the bookstore may strike your fancy. Thank you for visiting! Most of my mystic adventures take place here… Continue reading Secrets of a Sexy Merman
Fae Friday: Amp Up Your Fantasy Novel with Nature Spirits
Mythology is a fertile cauldron for fantasy stories. In my books I love to give a unique twist to age old names, ideas, and images. For example, in several of my books the Norse frost giantess Skadi becomes the powerful sorceress Skada. Here are some little known nature deities that can be incorporated into your… Continue reading Fae Friday: Amp Up Your Fantasy Novel with Nature Spirits
Fae Friday: Surprising Magical Mothers
Happy Mother’s Day! For the occasion, let’s honor three of the most ancient and iconic mothers. Ana / Anu / Danu is the most ancient Celtic goddess. After the Celts conquered Ireland and created their own unique and high level culture there, Ana gave birth to the band of fairy immortals we know and love… Continue reading Fae Friday: Surprising Magical Mothers
Spotlight on Dracula’s Author
CARMEN STEFANESCU IS IN THE HOUSE! You can snag her latest books for only .99! Hello, everyone, Carmen Stefanescu here! I’d like to take a moment to thank Flossie for her support in helping me to promote my newest release – a paranormal/ light historical/ light romance /light horror – Dracula’s Prodigy, sequel to Dracula’s… Continue reading Spotlight on Dracula’s Author
Vintage Friday: Cinco de Mayo
Here’s wishing you a festive Cinco de Mayo! COCKTAILS FOR THE DAY Watermelon Margarita Ingredients: 2 ½ cups of fresh watermelon cut into small chunks and with the seeds removed—place in a small baggie and freeze for two hours, 4 ounces tequila, 2 ounces Triple Sec orange liqueur, 3 tablespoons lime juice, lime wedge, coarse… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Cinco de Mayo