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The Package, a Novella by Heidi Slowinski Set for Release on December 18th
Posted on December 15, 2020 Leave a Comment
My new novella, The Package: A Novella, is set for release on December 18th. It is currently available for pre-order on Amazon. This new e-book is a short thriller following Noa, a travel blogger who finds herself working for an international spy agency. From the Back Cover: Abandoned by her mother in early childhood, Noa […]
Guest Post: Castle, a Short Story by Ashley Amber
Posted on December 14, 2020 Leave a Comment
Thank you to everyone who submitted work for the November Short Story Contest. The 2nd place featured entry is: Castle by Ashley Amber Ashley Amber is a 26-year-old author who calls Boston home. Whether it was her first picture book that she entered in a Reading Rainbow contest at 9 years old, loads of fanfiction […]
TBR Jar DIY – Easily Decide What to Read Next
Posted on December 8, 2020 Leave a Comment
Having a hard time deciding what to read from your TBR pile? Talk about bookworm problems! There are so many amazing books that sometimes it’s just impossible to select your next great read. I get so tired of debating what to read next that I decided to create a reading challenge jar. Or as I […]
Guest Post: The Night Bus, a Short Story by Zvi Lando
Posted on December 7, 2020 Leave a Comment
Thank you to everyone who submitted work for the November Short Story Contest. The 1st place featured entry is: The Night Bus by Zvi Lando Zvi Lando published his first group of stories in 1967 while in forth grade. 5 years later, he left his home in Kalamazoo Michigan, went on his own to Israel […]
10 Children’s Books for Hanukkah
Posted on November 25, 2020 Leave a Comment
Hanukkah is only about two weeks away! What better time to add to your child or grandchild’s library and pass along the story and traditions of the holiday? I’ve assembled a list of 10 suggestions to do just that, including one for interfaith families. Enjoy! This page contains affiliate links. This meas for any purchase […]
The Package, a Novella by Heidi Slowinski Set for Release on December 18th
Posted on November 24, 2020 Leave a Comment
My new novella, The Package: A Novella, is set for release on December 18th. It is currently available for pre-order on Amazon. This new e-book is a short thriller following Noa, a travel blogger who finds herself working for an international spy agency. From the Back Cover: Abandoned by her mother in early childhood, Noa […]
What to Blog About Before Your Book is Published
Posted on November 24, 2020 Leave a Comment
Congratulations on your new book! Maybe it’s complete, maybe it’s a work in progress. No matter what phase you’re in, you’re probably wondering what you should be sharing with potential readers to get them excited about reading it. Hopefully, by now, you’ve also established your writing platform. If not, what are you waiting for? An […]
Reedsy Prompt Shortlists “What Is Your Emergency”
Posted on November 23, 2020 Leave a Comment
Welcome reader! I am pleased to announce “What Is Your Emergency” was shortlisted out of 893 entries in Reedsy Prompt, Contest 67: The Great Escape. The story is based on the writing prompt: write a thriller about someone who witnesses a murder…except there’s no evidence a murder has taken place. This is my seventh entry […]
Questions for Great Nonfiction Book Club Discussion
Posted on November 18, 2020 2 Comments
Is your book club reading a nonfiction selection? Not sure how to facilitate a meaningful discussion with nonfiction? As it is currently, “Nonfiction November”, I’ve put together a list of questions for a book club discussion of a nonfiction book. Download a printable copy for your next club meeting. Discussion Questions for Nonfiction 1. What […]
Featured Short Story: What Is Your Emergency
Posted on November 16, 2020 Leave a Comment
Welcome reader! This week, I’m featuring a short story I recently submitted to Reedsy Prompt, Contest 67: The Great Escape. “What Is Your Emergency” is based on the writing prompt: write a thriller about someone who witnesses a murder…except there’s no evidence a murder has taken place. What Is Your Emergency “911, what is your […]
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