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Guest Post: Money for Dinner, a Short Story by Rita Ashley
Posted on November 9, 2020 1 Comment
Thank you to everyone who submitted work for the October Short Story Contest. The 2nd place featured entry is: Money for Dinner by Rita Ashley First published when she was nine – a tiny story in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The dye was cast. Rita Ashley has been writing all her life for business and […]
18 Bookish Hanukkah Gifts for the Reader in Your Life
Posted on November 3, 2020 Leave a Comment
It’ll be time to light the Hanukkah lights before we know it. Which means it’s time to start planning for eight nights of presents! To help you find the best gifts to give the book lover in your life, I’ve compiled a list of 18 great ideas to get you started. Some of these are […]
Guest Post: The Foundation, a Short Story by S. J. Schwaidelson
Posted on November 2, 2020 Leave a Comment
Thank you to everyone who submitted work for the October Short Story Feature Contest. The 1st place featured entry is: The Foundation by S. J. Schwaidelson New York born, but living in Minnesota, S. J. Schwaidelson is a playwright, political blogger, and novelist. Her blog, The Wifely Person Speaks, has been around since since 2010. […]
How to Write a Killer Book Review
Posted on October 28, 2020 4 Comments
[Content Updated July 2, 2022] Why Do Book Reviews Matter? Book reviews are an important way to support the work of authors you love. They are a simple way to thank your favorite authors for the work they do. Readers select books based on recommendations. So leaving reviews on sites like Amazon and Goodreads are […]
New Release Coming Soon: Ruth Long, Age 88. Read the Preface
Posted on October 27, 2020 Leave a Comment
The Preface My upcoming novel, Ruth Long, Age 88 will soon be available for pre-order. This week, I’m giving you a look at the preface. Since the protagonist is deceased, I wanted to do something unique with the preface. Give it a read and tell me what you think: Ruth Long, age 88, entered eternal […]
How to Proofread Like a Pro
Posted on October 27, 2020 Leave a Comment
Why Does Proofreading Matter? Whether you’re working on a professional document, an academic assignment, or the next great American novel, nothing kills your credibility with your reader faster than poor editing. Spending a little extra time polishing your document is worthwhile. But running a simple spell check isn’t enough. While great for catching misspelled words, […]
Coming Soon: The Package, a Novella by Heidi Slowinski
Posted on October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment
You read that headline correctly! I have a new novella coming before the end of 2020, official release date to be announced soon. The Package is a short thriller following Noa, a travel blogger who finds herself working for an international spy agency. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be releasing more details, including an […]
Coming Soon: Ruth Long, Age 88, A New Novel by Heidi Slowinski
Posted on October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment
You read that headline correctly! I have a new novel coming in early 2021, official release date to be announced soon. Ruth Long, Age 88 is a humorous first-person narrative as Ruth reflects on her life. We also meet Ruth’s friends and family as they remember her. Did I mention the whole thing takes place […]
Guest Post: Rough Waters, a Short Story by J. Trevor Robinson
Posted on October 12, 2020 Leave a Comment
This month, I’m featuring a second work from the submissions in the September short story contest. The second feature is: Rough Waters by J. Trevor Robinson When J Trevor was young, he received a well-worn stack of mystery and horror novels from his older brother, and it instilled in him a lifelong desire to be […]
An Interview with Me, Heidi Slowinski
Posted on October 6, 2020 Leave a Comment
Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some amazing authors, bringing you interviews about their current and upcoming projects. What I haven’t talked about, in quite some time, is my own work. So here are some updates on a couple of projects I have in the works. Are you an […]
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