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How to Narrow Down Your Story Ideas and Focus

3/23/2023

If you're anything like me, there's just not enough time in the day to get all your tasks done. And if you're a writer, imagine that ten-fold. Not only must you try to work around the house (cooking, cleaning, folding laundry), you have to take care of your family (or pets - gosh, they're a TON of work as well). Most of us have full-time or part-time jobs to contend with. Plus, we're expected to try to fulfill our dreams of being a writer, or at least keep the author engine going (cranking out books). But, how? It's all so exhausting!

As someone with 130 story ideas in progress, I can fully relate to your situation. Too many book projects, and so little time. But sometimes, you just have to narrow them all down and focus on one story. Honestly, I promise that will help you figure all of this out, and still manage to get something accomplished with your writing career.

First, let's completely eliminate the editing, publishing, and marketing aspects. That stuff comes later, after the work is done. For now, just focus on writing.

"But, Marie, I just have too much going on. Too many ideas, no time."

Makes sense. Me too. Believe me, I know. But the point is to make this situation a little more doable, right? So, what's next? How do we tackle all those story ideas or writing projects?

1. Randomly pick one. Even if you have to toss all the folders behind you (or move virtual files around) and work on what's left, just try.

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2. Focus on the story/project that calls to you the most. There will always be one that you feel really passionate about. Even if you're just going down the list of titles or file names, which one do you feel more drawn to?

3. Brainstorm genres or categories. Circle two. Choose one of those, and focus on a story which fits under it. If you don't have an idea for that genre yet, pick the latter.

"I'm still overwhelmed. Where do I start?"

1. Break the project into smaller, manageable tasks. By doing this, it takes a lot of stress off your goals.

Tell yourself you'll devote an hour per day to writing. Or even less, try five minutes, twenty or thirty minutes. Just give yourself enough time to complete a task. Even if it's just one tiny aspect of the project (such as two paragraphs), you'll feel a greater sense of accomplishment.

Try to complete one scene at a time, depending on your schedule. We all have distractions at home or around us in public. But, if possible, try to keep on the same train of thought. Or at least jot down specific notes so you won't forget the details. It's a lot harder to return to an idea that you've abandoned in mid-scene if you don't have a general plan. Later on, you can worry about sectioning your manuscript out into chapters.

2. Plot it out. Make an outline for your story or writing project. Now, I'm not saying that you can't be a pantster type of writer, if you're comfortable with it. But having at least a loose outline will help keep you on point. It also gives you the room to keep an open mind in case the muse throws a curveball, and then you decide to go in a different direction entirely. Plans can always change. There is no right or wrong way to approach your story.

3. Research your project for inspiration. Sometimes when I get stuck, it's not because I don't know where the main story is going. The reason is due to lack of information about a person, place, or object. Have a better picture in your head before you try to describe it. Research the setting. Where does the character live? What are his/her main hangouts? Favorite places to visit? What do you know about your MC's (main character) profession? You should at least have a general impression of their day to day life, and how the elements of the story may throw a wrench in their plans.
If you're writing fiction, you should also know your main character as well as you know yourself. Consider filling out a character worksheet. When the story is happening, you'll be able to ask yourself if that individual would really perform those actions.

"I've got nothing to work with."

This happens now and then. For some writers, they get stage fright. Not necessarily with public speaking, but instead with the concept of writing. How do I do it? How do I get there? Or rather, how to get from point A to B. No, the writing journey is not remotely linear. It looks more like this.

The big problem is that you're getting all caught up in what comes afterward - the business of writing - and you've forgotten to just enjoy the experience, the creation of the fictional world. Or, you've become overwhelmed with producing an idea that you can't bring it to fruition. True, there's a big difference between having a concept and actually putting it on paper. Or on the screen, whichever format makes you more comfortable. It isn't that you don't have any good ideas. Your brain is full of them, I promise. You're just getting bogged down with the thought of the end product. Rome wasn't built in a day. It takes time to get there, so give yourself a break.

Here are some possible approaches:

1. Find inspiration in the world around you. Get out and observe people and places. Enjoy nature. Do more walking. Take in the sights, sounds, and pay attention to the emotions they evoke within you. When you return, go back to your desk and write about what you noticed.

Current events, the people we know, even local happenings (sometimes crimes, of course) can inspire us to write. Think of your mind as a bucket in which to toss your experiences. The everyday stuff we go through is the perfect raw material that we can turn into a masterpiece.

2. Do more freewriting. Freewriting is a stream-of-consciousness writing exercise. The idea is to writing continuously, without stopping for at least five or ten minutes. You can go as long as you want, but the point here is to prevent yourself from getting bogged down in typical sentence structure or grammar. Just write whatever comes to mind, on a train of thought, even if what you're writing seems silly. Grab onto nearby objects to give yourself a creative boost, but keep the thought process going until you've basically puttered out.

You can come back and reread the passage. See if you notice any nuggets of wisdom, even sentences or paragraphs you could use to spur a project idea. Circle the usable sentences, phrases, and descriptions. See if they spark some extra creativity.

3. Try writing prompts or exercises.

Here is a list of options:
https://study.com/academy/popular/creative-writing-exercises-for-beginners.html
www.skillshare.com/en/blog/45-creative-writing-prompts-to-elicit-your-inherent-genius/
blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/
thewritepractice.com/creative-writing-prompts/
getfreewrite.com/blogs/writing-success/writing-prompts-60-ideas-you-can-use-today
https://smartblogger.com/creative-writing-prompts/
thewritepractice.com/creative-writing-prompts/
https://self-publishingschool.com/writing-prompts/
https://thinkwritten.com/365-creative-writing-prompts/
https://blog.prepscholar.com/creative-writing-prompts
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/500-writing-prompts-to-help-beat-writers-doubt/
https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exercises/
https://self-publishingschool.com/writing-exercises/
https://thejohnfox.com/2016/05/creative-writing-exercises/
https://writers.com/best-writing-exercises
https://writingexercises.co.uk/
https://www.dabblewriter.com/articles/writing-exercises
https://nicolebianchi.com/writing-exercises/

4. Read books about writing. There are numerous self-help books on writing. Check them all out on Amazon or your favorite bookseller.

Here are some suggestions:

Also, go ahead and subscribe to newsletters that help boost your writing performance. Here are a couple, to name a few:
www.livewritethrive.com/
ryanlanz.com/

Don't forget check out their archives for helpful posts.

5. Read more books. See how other writers are writing their stories.

Clay Blanks, Unsplash.

You don't want to mimic them (each writer has their own unique voice), but being familiar with books in your genre (and outside of it, simply for variety) doesn't hurt. This helps you recognize different writing styles.

I hope this article assists you in your writing journey...

As always, happy reading!

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How Assumptions About Your Zodiac Sign Can Help You Become a Better Writer

3/7/2023

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As writers, we're always looking for ways to improve our craft - skills we can add that will boost our experience level. Here's something you may not have considered...

Have you ever thought about how someone's assumption of your character may color your performance? As a Libra, I've always found it rather annoying to see that one main personality trait in the zodiac claims that all Libras are lazy creatures. Do I take downtime now and then? Sure. Everyone has to at some point, or they'll just get burnt out. But I'd never term myself as 'lazy'. My closest friends and fellow writers would probably tell you that I am far from being lazy in life, or in writing. I always have a long list of tasks to accomplish, and I do my best to get it done. If you're also a Libra, I'd wager you don't agree with that 'assumption' about yourself either.

Even if you don't exactly believe in astrology, that's okay. You can still beat these assumptions and come out a better writer. Let's take a look, shall we? Where does your birthday fall here?

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Zodiac Signs, Traits, and Evaluation

Aries (March 21st -
April 19th)

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competitive
bold
ambitious
loves a good challenge
easily bored
adventurous
enthusiastic
energetic
honest

It helps to be ambitious when you're a writer. That's a good thing. Bored easily? Probably doesn't work if you want to stick to writing. But your enthusiasm will get you through some tough hurdles. And if you live for a challenge, I promise there's nothing trickier than trying to navigate this industry. So it looks like keeping on point with your writing goals won't be too much of a reach for you.

Taurus (April 20th -
May 20th)

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stubborn
dependable
savors luxurious experiences
loves serenity
hates big changes
determined
loyal
hard-working

Your determination will take you far. So, you dislike changes? Then, do your best to prepare yourself for several of them on this journey. However, your hard-working spirit will get you through some big hurdles on the way to being a published writer.

Gemini (May 21st -
June 20th)

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playful
spontaneous
charismatic
erratic
curious
quick-witted
know-it-all
uses humor as a crutch
flexible
versatile

You have a big personality. This dynamic approach will help more than hurt your public image in the long run. Your versatility gives you a greater chance of vaulting some of the barriers you'll encounter. The curiosity you have for greater knowledge will save you in the long run, as there are so many new things to learn in this industry. Also, consider using your comedic fallback to your advantage. Why not get into writing humorous fiction?

Cancer (June 21st -
July 22nd)

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has a strong sense of family values
sensitive
moody
temperamental
intuitive
guarded
sometimes interferes in other people's problems
has a lot of heart

Your sensitivity to the human condition will help you delve deeper into character development. Valuing family may give you a greater understanding of family dynamics, thereby providing the background for writing about those scenarios in stories. Don't always believe your 'busybody' ways are a bad thing. Writers are observers by nature. We can't help but spy and overhear things, just to try to understand people better. Use those observations for your own work. Just make sure that if you decide to base a character on someone you know, that you're covering your butt. Change names. Adjust some traits here and there. Alter his/her appearance, but keep the same emotions you drew upon with your first impression.

Leo (July 23rd -
August 22nd)

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confident
passionate
loyal
generous
dramatic
fiery
enthusiastic
vivacious
warm
creative
wants to stand out

Being confident in your writing career cannot hurt your progress at all. This will get you pretty far in life as well. Your passionate, enthusiastic nature can only improve the situation. Actually, I have no doubt that with all the wonderful traits of your personality, you'll be quite successful as an author.

Virgo (August 23rd -
September 22nd)

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usually stays busy
logical
systematic
problem-solver
helpful
practical
needs to feel useful
is a bit of a perfectionist
judgmental at times
trustworthy
full of ideas

I know a couple of Virgos and they're especially creative. That doesn't harm a writer at all. The problem-solving approach will only improve your awareness of writing styles and marketing methods. Staying busy is good. It may keep you on task. But you might have issues with writer burnout, so make sure you take some off and relax now and then. Your perfectionism will be a detriment only in the sense that you may not know when to walk away from your manuscript. We all have to step back at some point and let other people look at it (editors, critique partners, beta readers, even your readers). Know when to improve your work and when it's the right time to hand it over.

Libra (September 23rd -
October 22nd)

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loves balance/harmony
pursues justice
afraid of loneliness
prefers symmetry or equality
avoids conflict
sees all sides of an issue
creative
lives in a fantasy world
poor with decision-making
charming
diplomatic

Not all Libras are bad with decisions. The only one I can't make is which restaurant we should eat at. Ha ha. I often have no issues with making big decisions. I just do my homework first. As for avoiding conflict, I'm not sure that's always the case either. I can be combative when it counts.

In any case, your tendency to see all sides of an issue will come in handy, as you can write from different character perspectives. Plus, your charms are likely to entice readers into following your work. However, becoming a published writer can be a lonely journey, so make sure you surround yourself with writer friends who you can trust and people at home to whom you can vent your frustrations when times get tough.

Scorpio (October 23rd -
November 21st)

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intense
cunning
passionate
elusive
mysterious
complicated
dynamic
sometimes a betrayer
can't take life seriously
often has striking eyes
brooding
sees life goals as a game to win

Know when to be serious, about yourself and your career. If you really want this dream of being a published writer, you'll know the right time to put in the effort. Being mysterious with your writing persona isn't necessarily a bad thing. It could help draw in readers for your books.

Also, use that 'complicated' personality of yours to delve deeper into your characters. Make them just as complex and three-dimensional. Want to use an anti-hero for a main character? Go for it. We're not creating stick figures in the pages of our books, but instead real characters that real people can connect with.

Sagittarius (November 22nd -
December 21st)

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spontaneous
optimistic
academic
ambitious
known to be a traveler
opinionated
friendly, outgoing
finds it difficult to focus on one thing at a time
obsessed with self-improvement

Your passion for knowledge and exploring new places will help you achieve success in many ways. Research is key when it comes to writing. We need to know more about the different aspects of our characters and the settings in which they live. Use that natural curiosity to your advantage, to fill out some of the gaps in your writing. Try to implement the five senses on the page.

Additionally, your friendly, outgoing personality will further round your public image as an author. However, that difficulty you have with focusing might make you feel a bit scattered at times, unable to stick with certain projects. Just do your best to keep yourself on point by creating smaller, more manageable tasks for yourself each day. Some writers find it easier to have word count goals, some don't. Do what works well for you.

Capricorn (December 22nd -
January 19th)

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patient
disciplined
dedicated
known to persevere despite the odds
mature, responsible, duty-driven
has a good sense of humor
guarded
honest

Most of these are wonderful traits to have, especially for a writer who wants to be good at what they do. Your discipline and perseverance will get you through some tough times along the way. However, that greater sense of responsibility that you carry everywhere may defeat you in the long run. You might get discouraged by the usual obstacles that writers encounter on the journey. Rejections from publishers and literary agents happen. The problem is that this is a highly subjective business. People think they know just what they're looking for and they're not open-minded to another approach. Keep pushing forward, take some of the advice with a grain of salt, and try again with another individual or company. Someone is bound to take the bait, right?

Also, being a guarded type of person could work against you when it comes to developing a story. No one wants to be hurt, not in their personal life and not in their career. But it happens. We learn the lesson and move on. But some of us have built up walls around our hearts because of it, and tend to guard our emotions as well. The downside is that if you don't find a way to tap into it, at least on the page, you'll end up with characters that readers will feel they can't relate to. Or the character will appear less human. It's not a good thing. If someone identifies with your characters, they'll keep reading. They will end up tossing the book otherwise, and you don't want that. Just do your best to tap into some deeper emotions. Do the work of learning about your MC. Find out the character's motivation, what drives them to keep going or trying to get what they want. You'll thank me later, once the reviews come in.

Aquarius (January 20th - February 18th)

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highly intellectual
contemplative
innovative, inventive
progressive
eccentric
not very emotional
often an outcast
savors individuality
a bit close-minded
usually humanitarian in their efforts

Your thirst for knowledge and creativity can only help you in your writing career. Even if you aren't an emotional type, being a humanitarian by nature will help you with character development? Why? On some level, you have empathy for others. Own it. Use it to get into your character's head.

All creative types are proud of their individuality, what makes them unique compared to other people. But if you're taking as far as being too stubborn to change, or at least to try adjust your approach to writing or marketing efforts, it will only hurt you in the long run. Of course, you should always be yourself in life. Yet, if you intend to make it anywhere in this business, do your research on how all of this works. Some people who have been there before do have good advice.

Pisces (February 19th - March 20th)

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imaginative
intuitive
sensitive
known for empathy
romantic
creative
is often a social person
lives in a fantasy world
has no boundaries
everything is a sign to them
eager to recreate themselves

Many of these are great traits to have if you're a creative person. However, if you're especially sensitive, that leads me to believe you may not take criticism well. Who does, right? But constructive criticism is necessary in this business, at least when it comes to editing your manuscript. Make sure to carefully evaluate feedback from critique partners, beta readers, and professional editors. There may be some really great advice that could further improve your writing project.

Summary

Mind you, none of these are blanket statements. The aforementioned personality traits often occur within these zodiac signs, but not necessarily every time. And look, I'm not out to say astrology is all wrong here. People can believe in whatever they want. You're a whole person, complete with strengths and weakness. That's normal. But if you want to improve your craft, consider this.

As a writer, it might behoove you to shift your way of thinking now and then, to make room for better methods. Beat the system that's been laid out for you. How many times has someone told you that you couldn't follow your dreams because it was too hard, or that they didn't think you were capable of being successful at it? Who cares what they think? Your writing journey is your own. You should do it your way, but also take the advice of published writers into account. Well, unless he/she is being a complete jerk about it (ha!). But I am suggesting that as writers, we can use the zodiac chart to create something new.

So, the next time you come across your horoscope in the newspaper or somewhere online, take a moment before dismissing it as nonsense or even superstition. Use it to your advantage in your writing career. Prove those words or assumptions about your personality are wrong. Or, perhaps meet the same goals if the prediction turns out to be a positive sentiment. At least it's one way of looking at the zodiac in a different manner.

We can beat the odds. It's possible to take what you think you know about your sign and prove you're more than that. You're a writer. Beyond that, you're a person worthy of getting exactly what you want in life. Perhaps that's the takeaway here. Use your zodiac sign loosely. Fight those assumptions. Or meet them if you want. Prove it to yourself first that you have accomplished what you've set out to do.

Being a writer isn't about fame or money. It shouldn't be, anyway. It should be about your love for the craft - enjoying the creation of a story, poem, or essay. But that doesn't mean we can't have aspirations of being published, getting an award, or gaining some kind of recognition. Set small goals for yourself and you'll get there. Dividing your huge dreams off into smaller, more attainable tasks is just a better way to keep organized. As you reach each goal, you'll quickly realize that it was worth the harrowing journey, after all.

As always, happy reading! ♥

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A List of Worthy Rom Coms for Valentine Week

2/12/2023

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A List of Worthy Rom Coms for Valentine's Week

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought I’d take a moment to do a romantic post…

I must admit, I have a weakness for good love stories. Girl meets boy, and then romance ensues. Or girl-girl, boy-boy, et cetera. Maybe even a bit of reverse harem. Who really cares, as long as you’re happy? Recently, I perused the top new releases in Romance on Amazon. Then, I couldn’t decide which subgenre I should focus on. Yet, what could be better, more uplifting and such, than a decent rom com? Steamy or clean romance, I’ve included both types and a few different themes. You decide which works better for you. I’m adding them below. Enjoy!

Romance Books to Discover

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https://www.amazon.com/Valentines-Day-Proposal-Alpha-Billionaire-ebook/dp/B0BSLC36YC/

https://www.amazon.com/When-Farmer-Met-City-Girl-ebook/dp/B0BSP37YR7/

https://www.amazon.com/Snows-Prince-Silver-Spoon-Underworld-ebook/dp/B0B27JFLJG/

https://www.amazon.com/Serving-CEO-Him-Book-ebook/dp/B0BSF5C2TG/

https://www.amazon.com/Just-Another-Chance-Alpha-Billionaire-ebook/dp/B0BRHZ2JL8/

https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Devil-single-romance-Nashville-ebook/dp/B09V3FB1SF/

https://www.amazon.com/Icebreaker-Novel-1-Maple-Hills/dp/1668026031/

https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Island-Paradise-Castaway-Couples-ebook/dp/B0BT5VHZ5L/

https://www.amazon.com/Until-Saw-You-Dianna-Roman-ebook/dp/B0BNPRNZ1Z/

https://www.amazon.com/Turnabout-Regency-inspired-Sydney-Salier-ebook/dp/B0BSCGKX9N/

https://www.amazon.com/Malones-Heart-Haven-Texas-Book-ebook/dp/B0BMJPP9KP/

https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Mess-Wedding-Accidental-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BTTQJT7L/

https://www.amazon.com/Scandalous-Secret-Spinsters-Charm ing-Rogues-ebook/dp/B09S9XJ7H5/

https://www.amazon.com/Xaviers-Kitten-Curvy-Girl-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BFJZ77J4/

https://www.amazon.com/First-Fall-Romantic-Comedy-Bookshop-ebook/dp/B0BN4TV5ZR/

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https://www.amazon.com/Love-Rescheduled-Jennifer-Peel-ebook/dp/B0BSKB24JL/

https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Grumpy-Billionaire-Surprise-Pregnancy-ebook/dp/B0BSYSV1V2/

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https://www.amazon.com/Love-We-Make-Harper-Bliss-ebook/dp/B0BRL9PBLN/

https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Fox-Boss-Daddy-Billionaire-ebook/dp/B0BTP7BC2J/

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https://www.amazon.com/Strictly-Pleasure-romantic-Salinger-Brothers-ebook/dp/B0B5JJFFKJ/

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https://www.amazon.com/Shootout-Steam-Warriors-Hockey-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BP7XKHZ2/

https://www.amazon.com/Not-Resume-Age-Gap-Lesbian-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BSGLTRX6/

https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Everything-Daddys-Friend-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BSNZGJVQ/

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https://www.amazon.com/Display-Me-MM-Romance-Bears-4-U-ebook/dp/B0BM6T1FRY/

https://www.amazon.com/Chick-Magnet-Emma-Barry-ebook/dp/B09Y5HHZ6G/

https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Coronation-Contemporary-Romance-Entanglement-ebook/dp/B0BJCL3Q8T/

https://www.amazon.com/Change-My-Ticket-Non-Famous-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BTHWZVNH/

https://www.amazon.com/Bosses-Benefits-Reverse-Harem-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BTZ4ZMSQ/

https://www.amazon.com/Double-Love-Drama-Bisexual-Collection-ebook/dp/B0BTJCFHSB/

https://www.amazon.com/Between-Them-Bisexual-Reverse-Collection-ebook/dp/B0BTW38ZH5/

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Ride-Forever-Honeywood-Book-ebook/dp/B0BMFHTRW3/

https://www.amazon.com/Cupid-Can-Suck-Relationship-Romantic-ebook/dp/B0BJGJFB43/

https://www.amazon.com/Landing-One-Enemies-Lovers-Romantic-ebook/dp/B0BQB84XK8/

https://www.amazon.com/My-Secret-Valentine-Friends-Teacher-ebook/dp/B0BVCL8WPB

https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Hate-Enemies-Lovers-Romantic-ebook/dp/B0B9CKYJ61/

https://www.amazon.com/Grumpy-Boss-Enemy-Enemies-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BT689DGC/

https://www.amazon.com/Breath-Magic-Lennox-Book-ebook/dp/B0BSC81RQD/

https://www.amazon.com/Tuppeny-Dreadfuls-Professor-Ballantyne-Romantic-ebook/dp/B0BSCSV8JW/

https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Right-Valentines-Novella-Shared-ebook/dp/B0BLP76KYB/

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Place-Mine-enemies-lovers-ebook/dp/B0BGGP3T6F/

https://www.amazon.com/Fake-Fianc%C3%A9-Next-Door-Billionaire-ebook/dp/B0BSHF8C75/

https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Dixie-second-chance-romantic-ebook/dp/B0BSTLZSLY/

https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Tea-Second-Chances-Inspirational-ebook/dp/B0BSTTK6SK/

https://www.amazon.com/Taking-You-Down-Enemies-Lovers-ebook/dp/B0BRCGQSRV/

https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Heart-Makeover-friendships-heartwarming-ebook/dp/B0B37VW3PP/

https://www.amazon.com/Off-Limits-Cowboy-Sweet-Small-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BSNX8QF7/

https://www.amazon.com/Larsson-Sibling-Omnibus-Contemporary-Romantic-ebook/dp/B0BSRLK165/

https://www.amazon.com/Only-Girl-Rockstar-Romantic-trilogy-ebook/dp/B0BP3PSKK4/

https://www.amazon.com/Falling-My-Roommate-Friends-Romance-ebook/dp/B0BBS8KB8D/

https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Hate-Love-Enemies-Romantic-ebook/dp/B0BSS7768H/

https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Star-Cupid-Valentines-Rockstar-ebook/dp/B0B9WRXFH8/

https://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Wolfman-Paranormal-Romantic-Monsters-ebook/dp/B0B9MN1623/

https://www.amazon.com/Wilder-Last-Steamy-Romantic-Adventures-ebook/dp/B0B3QRLD43/

https://www.amazon.com/Rockstar-Bosshole-Enemies-Surprise-Pregnancy-ebook/dp/B0BT1ZHNC6/

https://www.amazon.com/Drained-Vampire-Plumber-Romantic-Romances-ebook/dp/B0BSRCNCH6/

https://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Flirt-Small-Town-Romantic-Blossom-ebook/dp/B0BKYKTLD9/

https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Dare-friends-benefits-romantic-ebook/dp/B0BQF2G1V4/

https://www.amazon.com/Nanny-Lion-Daddy-Shifter-Needs-ebook/dp/B0BJZ22PFR/

https://www.amazon.com/My-Gingerbread-Ever-After-Fantas y-ebook/dp/B0BTQXPD3P/

https://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Billionaires-Secret-Baby-Cats-ebook/dp/B0BQ2DPNLL/

https://www.amazon.com/Top-Key-Romantic-Comedy-Alabaster-ebook/dp/B0B7GR48R4/

https://www.amazon.com/41st-Disaster-Sweet-Romantic-Comedy-ebook/dp/B0BSFXN8TX/

Well, that’s about it. Now, this list isn't an exhaustive list. It doesn’t encompass all of the new releases in romantic comedy on Amazon or any other bookseller. That would be impossible. I only included some. Feel free to look over the aforementioned titles or find one that suits you.

The point here is to enjoy Valentine’s week with a good romantic read. Pull up a chair, get comfy, and fall into the fiction world.

Amanda Vick, Unsplash.

As always, happy reading! ♥

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Blog Tour Feature and Giveaway: DAEMON BLOOD by Mary Maddox

3/7/2022

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Hi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a spotlight on a book by Mary Maddox, a talented author!

Mary, an author I met on my journey, has a book tour running right now.

Let's check out the details, shall we?

Daemon Blood
Mary Maddox
(Daemon World, #3)
Publication date: March 8th 2022
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Horror

Our war will not unfold in your imaginary heaven. We will fight on Earth with human beings as pawns and weapons.

Lu Darlington is a seer, bound to the daemon Talion through ritual and blood. It’s not a role she enjoys, but she has little choice: daemons take what they want and destroy whoever stands in their way.

So Lu’s surprised when Talion doesn’t punish her for her newfound ability to keep him from possessing her whenever he likes. In fact he’s pleased. The stronger she is, he explains, the more powerful he becomes.

And he needs that power, because a war is brewing in the daemon world, a war that will be fought by—and through—humans.

Lu’s friend Lisa Duncan can’t see daemons but she’s seen what they can do and so has stayed far away from Lu for years. After a bizarre attack on Lisa leaves half a dozen people dead and she learns it’s just the first skirmish in the daemon war, Lisa realizes the safest place to be is with Lu.

Then Talion sends Lu away to teach her skills to another seer and Lisa must stay behind to look after Lu’s son Solly, conceived through a daemon ceremony with Talion. At four years old Solly’s seer abilities are already so strong Lisa is sometimes more afraid of Solly than for him.

As Talion’s enemies grow bolder, Lisa and Lu face attacks from every direction. There seems little hope any of them will survive—until Talion and his allies devise a plan.

The only problem is how much it will cost.

“With Daemon Blood, Mary Maddox has crafted a timeless tale of good against evil. With compelling characters and a keen sense of the darkness that lurks within us all, Daemon Blood will stay with you long after you turn the final thrilling page.”

— David Sodergren, Author of The Forgotten Island

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Author Bio:

Mary Maddox is a suspense, horror, and dark fantasy novelist with what The Charleston Times-Courier calls a “Ray Bradbury-like gift for deft, deep-shadowed description.” Born in Soldiers Summit, high in the mountains of Utah, Maddox graduated with honors in creative writing from Knox College, and went on to earn an MFA from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She taught writing at Eastern Illinois University and has published stories in various journals, including Yellow Silk, Farmer’s Market, The Scream Online, and Huffington Post. The Illinois Arts Council has honored her fiction with a Literary Award and an Artist’s Grant.

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GIVEAWAY!
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Intriguing! Mary is providing us with an exclusive playlist for her new book...

Compiling a playlist for Daemon Blood was a challenge for me. I admire playlists in movies, the way the music underscores and sometimes provides ironic commentary on the story. I strived to meet that high standard in this playlist. My knowledge of music is less than encyclopedic, though. I listened to numerous songs and musical passages to discover new songs, and tracked down pieces I knew by ear without knowing what they’re called. I’m mostly satisfied with the twelve songs in the playlist, but I suspect that somewhere in the vast universe of music I could have found music that complements my story even better.
The playlist below is eclectic, to say the least. I’ve tried to select music to represent the diverse characters and bizarre events in Daemon Blood. I hope you enjoy it.

Amy Winehouse--Rehab
Igor Stravinsky--The Firebird
Gustav Holst--Mars from The Planets
Emmy Lou Harris— Pledging My Love
Iggy Pop--The Passenger
Lords Of The New Church--Dance With Me
Sonny Rollins--There'll Never Be Another You
Aaliyah--Rock The Boat
Erik Satie--Gymnopédie No.1
Khalid--Talk
Samuel Barber--Adagio for Strings
The Doors— Strange Days

The complete playlist is here.

Awesome! Thanks so much, Mary!

Let's also give kudos to Mary's sponsor:

Grab a copy of this one!

Thank you, Mary, for letting us know all about your adult fantasy/horror novel. It sounds like quite a tale!

Thanks for stopping by to let us know about your new release, Mary! ♥

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Writing in the Modern Age 2021 Annual Post - Year in Review

12/31/2021

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Writing in the Modern Age Annual Post/Year in Review: Reflections –
A Glimpse of 2021, Our Overall Guests, and the Blog’s Progress from Day One

Hi, readers! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas this year, and you’re still staying healthy and safe.

With 2021 ending and a new one coming around (tomorrow…OMG!), it’s useful to have an overview of the year’s progress. Before we get into a list of all our blog posts from this past year, I want to mention the fact that Writing in the Modern Age has stayed active with guests since March of 2013.

Wow, a whole eight and a half years! That’s crazy! Plus, it’s worth noting that we reached 587 posts on the blog this year. So, our 600th blog post should land sometime in 2022, and I plan to do something real special for that one. In September of 2021, I switched domains to this new location on Weebly. So, for part of the year, the blog posts landed on Blogger. I’m working on moving those former posts over here. In any case, closer to the end of this annual review post, you’ll see links coming from the old blog as well. Just know that in 2022, they will all be here on Weebly.

Using a reflection theme for New Year’s, I would also like to take a moment to recognize all the authors and guests we’ve had from the beginning (514, in fact), with a picture/logo or relevant book title, as well as where you can follow their work. Afterwards, I’ll show you the full list of this year’s blog posts. Sound like a plan? Great!

Let’s get started…

Noteworthy Writers/Authors on
WritModAge since 2013 to 2021

Tina Proffitt

Website:  https://tinaproffittbooks.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Tina-Proffitt-Author-Page-361296710591882
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Tina-Proffitt/e/B007RGB3XS/

Kaya Quinsey/Kaya Quinsey Holt

Website:  https://www.kayaquinsey.com/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/KayaQuinseyHolt/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B07CBR7JJL

Stefan Vučak

Website:  www.stefanvucak.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/StefanVucakAuthor
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Stefan-Vucak/e/B005CDD1RY/

Duncan Brown (author team pen name)

Website: https://www.facebook.com/John-Hunter-105543347570521/
Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48729826-john-hunter

Faye Hall

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fayehallromanceauthor/
Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21249189.Faye_Hall

L.A. Clayton

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlaclayton/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/L.A.-Clayton/e/B0842P1XWY

Sharlene Almond

Website:  https://sharlenefreelancewriter.wordpress.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SharleneAlmond
Amazon Author Page:  http://www.amazon.com/Sharlene-Almond/e/B00K3ZK2ZA/

Janet Elizabeth Henderson

Website:  https://janetelizabethhenderson.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/author.janetelizabethhenderson/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/janet-elizabeth-henderson/e/B009NR5RHM

S. W. Stribling

Website:  https://www.wstribling.com/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/swstribling/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Steven-Warren-Stribling/e/B07VQ4NCTC

Heather Flood

Website:  http://www.fantasyadventurebooks.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/heather.flood.79
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Heather-Flood/e/B00G8P7YEG

Janice Tremayne/Anthony Ranieri

Newsletter Sign-up: https://www.janicetremayne.com/newsletter/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Janice-Tremayne/e/B07X25Q8Q9/
https://www.amazon.com/Anthony-Ranieri/e/B009J07WG2

Rhonda Cratty

Website: https://acreativespin.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Rhonda-Cratty/e/B00J29HQI4/

Isabel Jolie

Website:  https://isabeljoliebooks.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/isabeljoliebook
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Isabel-Jolie/e/B082LVT5PM

Miranda Oh

Website:  https://www.mirandaoh.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ohmirandaoh
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ohmirandaoh/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Miranda-Oh/e/B01BQYYSGU/

Jenna Greene

Website:  https://www.jennagreene.ca/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jennabutrenchukgreene
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Jenna-Greene/e/B07MFR13KY/

J.E. McDonald

Full Author Links: https://linktr.ee/JEMcDonald
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/J-E-McDonald/e/B08BXD1R2P/

Jessica/J.L. Smith

Blog/Podcast/Reviewer Website:  https://queenjreads.com/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/queenjreads/
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/18091564
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/J-L-Smith/e/B08B1XPH4C

Sandra C. López

Website:  www.sandra-lopez.com
Blog:  http://sandrasbookclub.blogspot.com/
Newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/330f14ec8d40/free-short-read
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ArtistSandraL
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Sandra-C-Lopez/e/B002VN0T8C/

Richard DeVall/Ashleigh Morgan

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/richard.devall.5
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Devall/e/B07C148X1C
https://amzn.to/3KXgMu2

Hayley Zelda
(no picture provided)

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-zelda-628469186

A.B. Funkhauser

Website:  https://abfunkhauser.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/iamfunkhauser
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/A.B.-Funkhauser/e/B00WMRK4Q4

Marie Lavender

Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marielavenderfanclub/
Full Author Links List: https://linktr.ee/marielavender1

Pamela Ackerson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PamelaAckersonAuthor/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Pamela-Ackerson/e/B00QY1ARI4

A.R. Breck

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/arbreck/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ar.breck/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/A.R.-Breck/e/B07NZWG14W

Christina Bauer

Website:  https://monsterhousebooks.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/authorBauer/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Christina-Bauer/e/B09F3GCQKX

R.J. Blain

Website:  https://www.thesneakykittycritic.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RJ_Blain
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00EA5VH6M

Cheryl Owen-Wilson

Website: https://shadowspinners.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Cheryl-Owen-Wilson/e/B08B52L2F7

Anne Kane

Website: https://annekane.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Kane/e/B004FXZSQ4

Ja’Nese Dixon

Website:  https://www.janesedixon.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/authorjanesedixon
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/JaNese-Dixon/e/B003TC39YA

Scarlett St. Clair

Newsletter Sign-up:  https://authorscarlettstclair.tumblr.com/Newsletter
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ScarlettStClai1
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Scarlett-St-Clair/e/B07HKJ1ZVY/

Lindy Miller

Website: https://www.lindymillerromance.com/
Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20373238.Lindy_Miller

Michelle Pace

Website: https://www.michellepaceauthor.com/index.html
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Michelle-Pace/e/B00AD65TMU

Brianna Hale

Website: https://briannahale.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Brianna-Hale/e/B071KSY8DG

Alice La Roux

Website: https://www.facebook.com/asmadasAlice/
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/34ZR8CO

Logan Fox

Website: https://www.facebook.com/loganfox.author/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Logan-Fox/e/B01GX7KYB8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Abigail Davies

Website: https://www.abigaildaviesauthor.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Abigail-Davies/e/B01GUGJIWS

Samuel W. Reed

Website:  http://www.samuelwreed.com
https://www.birdiesthemovie.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/samuelwrite
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Samuel-W-Reed/e/B072QKQM1F/

Zen King (formerly Karma)

Website: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20309925.Zen_King
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-King/e/B089DHJCNC/

Fiona Tarr

Website:  http://www.atime2write.com.au/about/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fionatarr.atime2write/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Fiona-Tarr/e/B00KOL7XI2/

Melanie Robertson-King

Website:  https://melanierobertson-king.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MelanieRobertsonKingAuthor/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Melanie-Robertson-King/e/B008SQFS9Q/

David Boiani

Website: www.authordavidboiani.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/David-Boiani/e/B01C0PRCK8

Lance Morcan

Website:  https://morcanbooksandfilms.com
IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2898399/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Lance-Morcan/e/B005ET3ZUO/

Caroline Beauregard

Website: https://carolinebeauregard.mailchimpsites.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Caroline-Beauregard/e/B086HYJL4T/

Ellen Mint/S.E. Zbasnik/Sabrina Zbasnik

Website: https://ellenmint.blog/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/ellenmint
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrina-Zbasnik/e/B005DBF28Q

Lashanta Charles

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B0083HO95Y

Gemma Snow

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GemmaSnowRomance/
Website:  https://gemmasnow.com/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Gemma-Snow/e/B01F6KW736

Devika Fernando

Newsletter Sign-up:  http://eepurl.com/bK6AzL
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/devikafernandoauthor
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00ISH0RD2

James Morcan

Website:  https://morcanbooksandfilms.com/
IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1909596/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/James-Morcan/e/B005EPOU48/

Annabelle Anders

Website: https://www.annabelleanders.com/
BookBub Page: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/annabelle-anders

Sierra N. Terry

BookBub Author Page: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/sierra-n-terry

Viviana MacKade

Website: http://www.viviana-mackade.blog/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Viviana-MacKade/e/B01KKY6WLQ/

JoAnne Keltner

Website: http://joannekeltner.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/JoAnne-Keltner/e/B00B5UXZ0Q/

Aoede/Lisa A. Sniderman

Website:  https://alightinthedarkness.info/
https://www.aoedemuse.com/
Twitter:   https://twitter.com/aoedemuse
Amazon Page:   https://amzn.to/3KeKPyp

Leslie Hachtel

Website:  https://www.lesliehachtel.com/
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/lesliehachtelwriter/
Twitter:   https://twitter.com/LeslieHachtel
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00HCRZBRG

E.J. Frost

Website:  https://emmafrostuk.wordpress.com/
Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/265919587264587/
Amazon Author Page:  http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00KEXE97S

Justin Robinson

Website: https://www.facebook.com/weirdnoirmaster
Twitter: https://twitter.com/weirdnoirmaster
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Justin-Robinson/e/B008HTMYIC

Katherine Eddinger Smits

Website:  http://katherineeddingersmits.weebly.com/
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/KatherineSmits.author/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B01G2HXT02

Amelia Foster

Website: https://ameliafosterauthor.com/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amelia-foster

Tina Donahue

Newsletter: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/p/newsletter.html
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Tina-Donahue/e/B001IZPJXO

Jasmine Gold

Website/Blog:  https://m-adws.blogspot.com/?zx=32dfabb6da4a43f5
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Jasmine76625993
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-Gold/e/B07VM7875B/

Linda Lee Williams

Website: http://www.lindaleewilliams.com/lindaleewilliams/Home.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.linda.lee.williams
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Linda-Lee-Williams/e/B00CB1K7SG

Chrys Fey

Newsletter Sign-up Page: https://chrysfey.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=fa9b44362c041ead027392a6a&id=df45eb9607
Blog: https://www.writewithfey.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Chrys-Fey/e/B00GWLZJ8O/

Elaine Kaye

Website: https://elainekaye.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Elaine-Kaye/e/B06X42CV9R

DJ Swykert

Website: http://magicmasterminds.com/djswykert/
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/2X5pqjV

Kat Schuessler

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatSchuesslerBooks/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kat-Schuessler/e/B00WTCQPZQ

Isobelle Cate

Website: https://isobellecate.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Isobelle-Cate/e/B00E5OD27K/

Kate Hill/Saloni Quinby

Website: https://www.kate-hill.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B002BLS7OW

Emily Bex

Website:  https://www.emilybex.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AuthorEmilyBex/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Emily-Bex/e/B07NYB7WPB

Kayelle Allen

Website:  https://kayelleallen.com/
Blog:  https://www.rlfblog.com/
Reader Group:  https://kayelleallen.com/reader-groups/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/kayelleallen
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Kayelle-Allen/e/B003ZRXVN

Rebecca Hefner

Website: https://www.rebeccahefner.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-Hefner/e/B07KPKM5TZ/

Jenn D. Young

Website: https://www.jenndyoung.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-D.-Young/e/B0818ZPR6H

Lynn Stevens

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LynnStevensAuthor/
Newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/ab6d073f7bae/lynn-stevens-newsletter
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lstevensauthor/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Lynn-Stevens/e/B072C947B9/

Giulietta M. Spudich/Giulietta Maria Spudich

Website:  https://elementgirls.org
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/spudichpen
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B008D2MSTS

Maggie Blackbird

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/maggieblackbirdauthor/
Website:  https://maggieblackbird.com/
Newsletter Sign-up:  https://yahoo.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=92959d27295c47605a8325906&id=d83ed57ebd
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Maggie-Blackbird/e/B07KQP1FFG

Diane Merrill Wigginton

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AngelinasSecretBook
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/dianesunny
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/author/dianemerrillwigginton

Dr. Bob Rich

Website:  http://bobswriting.com
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/bobswriting
Books Page:  https://bobrich18.wordpress.com/bobs-booklist/

Amber Daulton

Website: https://amberdaulton.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Amber-Daulton/e/B00ALQITWY/

Carole McKee

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Carole-McKee/e/B0082D3810

Seelie Kay

Website: www.seeliekay.blogspot.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Seelie-Kay/e/B074RDRWNZ

Remy Marie

Website: http://remymarieromance.blogspot.com/
Newsletter Sign Up: http://eepurl.com/gxc-qH
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Remy-Marie/e/B077YL6734

Gayle M. Irwin

Novel Information on Website, including Book Trailer and a FREE Chapter:
http://www.gaylemirwin.com/novels.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GayleMIrwin/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Gayle-M-Irwin/e/B008J5KJSQ

Kathryn Troy

Website: http://ladybathoryscloset.blogspot.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kathryn-Troy/e/B06XNJNH7Z

Valerie Cullers

Website: https://valeriecullers.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Valerie-Cullers/e/B00WFQOV6Q

Dianne Hartsock

Website:  https://diannehartsock.wordpress.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/diannehartsockbooks
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Dianne-Hartsock/e/B005106SYQ/

Skye McNeil

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkyesTheLimitWriting/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Skye-McNeil/e/B017Y63B6C/

Kaitlynzq

Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Kaitlynzq&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/kaitlynzq
Newsletter Sign-up:  http://eepurl.com/dN-AFj

Laura Tolomei

Website: https://LallaGatta.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLauraTolomei
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Tolomei/e/B002DBFPDQ

Holly Bargo

Website:  https://www.henhousepublishing.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/HollyBargoBooks
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Holly-Bargo/e/B00JRK6VGQ

Richard Quisenberry

Website: https://CoachRichardQuisenberry.com
Books Page: https://www.coachrichardquisenberry.com/store/

Lynn Chantale

Website:  https://www.thehouseoflynn.com/
http://www.wlynnchantale.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/lynnchantale
Amazon Author Page:  https://amzn.to/3s2X2Nz

Dana Littlejohn

Website:  https://www.danalittlejohn.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/liljohndana
Amazon Author Page:  https://amzn.to/3q4qwIS

D. Thomas Jerlo

Website:  www.dthomasjerlo.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DThomasJerlo
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/D-Thomas-Jerlo/e/B00N57OJWU

Steve Soderquist

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Soderquist/e/B00D9PBPTI

Laura Ranger

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Ranger/e/B001KML74K

Angela Ford

Website: http://www.angelafordauthor.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Ford/e/B00EAYZBYM/

TK Lawyer

Website:  https://tklawyerauthor.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tklawyerauthor
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/tklawyerauthor
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/T.K.-Lawyer/e/B00OXD3CR8/

Dick Denny

Website: https://www.facebook.com/dick.denny
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Dick-Denny/e/B079VJR8D4

Barb Jones

Website:  https://www.thebloodprophecy.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BloodProphecyBooks
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Barb-Jones/e/B0058W93RQ/

Gisela Grey

Website:  http://giselagreywrites.wordpress.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/giselagreyauthor/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Gisela-Grey/e/B07B5YDYMD/

Vicki-Ann Bush

Website:  https://www.vickiannbush.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/VickiAnnBush
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/vickiannbush/
Amazon Author Page:  https://Author.to/Vicki-Ann

Susan Lynn Solomon

Website: https://www.facebook.com/susanlynnsolomon
Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/1mVKpl5

Robert Eggleton

Website:  http://www.lacydawnadventures.com
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roberteggleton1
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Eggleton/e/B007K012ZK/

David Russell

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/david.russell.777158
Website/Blog:  http://davidrussell-author.blogspot.co.uk/
Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7182827.David_Russell

Laurel Richards

Website:  http://author-laurelrichards.blogspot.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Laurel_R_books
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00KFFYW1S

Allie Ritch

Website:  https://allieritch.wordpress.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AllieRitch
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Allie-Ritch/e/B007NL8FMO

Nicole Garcia/Nicole Rose

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Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/authornicolegarcia
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Nicole-Garcia/e/B00HHWRUNY
https://www.amazon.com/Nicole-Rose/e/B00M4M37XO/

Leigh Podgorski

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Leigh-Podgorski/e/B005P57NEQ

Cindy Tomamichel

Website:  www.cindytomamichel.com
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Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B07148BH5Y

Claire Buss

Website:  https://clairebuss.co.uk/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/busswriter
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Claire-Buss/e/B01MSZY649

Jane Jago

Website/Blog: https://workingtitleblogspot.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Jago/e/B01CYLND2O/

Yvette Bostic

Website: https://yvettebostic.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Yvette-Bostic/e/B0762SKN1V

Sophie Kearing

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophieKearing
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3jxGJDF

Leo McBride

Website: http://www.alteredinstinct.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Leo-McBride/e/B01AZJGDWE/

Margena Adams Holmes

Website:  https://jedianegram.wixsite.com/margenaadamsholmes
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Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Margena-Adams-Holmes/e/B009GRP3E

Ian C. Bristow

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Ian-Bristow/e/B00WT9OV14

Holly Rae Garcia

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Twitter:  https://twitter.com/HollyRaeGarcia
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Rae-Garcia-Holly/e/B07XY6J9T3/

A Stump

Website: https://spillwords.com/author/astump/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/a-stump/e/B08HX7C7HL

S Shane Thomas

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/S-Shane-Thomas/e/B01CGZODT0/

Ricardo Victoria

Website:  https://ricardovictoriau.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Winged_Leo
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Ricardo-Victoria/e/B01L0K1A02/

Eliot Grayson

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Facebook Reader Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/eliotgrayson
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Eliot-Grayson/e/B07NL54KNF/

E M Swift-Hook

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/E-M-Swift-Hook/e/B01FL8FMI0

Medeia Sharif

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Brent A. Harris

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Brent-A-Harris/e/B01L0I22OM

Jami Gray

Website:  https://jamigray.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/JamiGrayAuthor
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Jami-Gray/e/B006HU3HJI

H. M. Gooden

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Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/H.-M.-Gooden/e/B078JXQZQR

Anna J. Stewart

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Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Anna-J-Stewart/e/B00M79FNAY

Marianne Petit

Website:  www.mariannepetitbooks.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marianne.petit.140
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Marianne-Petit/e/B002BLOT7G

SF Benson/Nadirah Foxx

Website:  https://www.authorsfbenson.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BensonSF/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01DI9Z58Q
https://www.amazon.com/Nadirah-Foxx/e/B075XG9CGW

Jennifer Conner

Website:  http://www.jenniferconnerbooks.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.conner2
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Conner/e/B0042850FG

Chris Karlsen

Website:  https://chriskarlsen.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ChrisKarlsen1
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Chris-Karlsen/e/B005HYTQQI/

Gary W. Wietgrefe

Website: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/gary-w-wietgrefe/3417769/
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3d5VB9R

Beverley Bateman

Website: https://www.beverleybateman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beverley.bateman.18
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Beverley-Bateman/e/B008M01F5E

Shari Elder

Website: http://sharielder.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Shari-Elder/e/B01IMME7K6

Sable Hunter

Website:  https://sablehunter.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/authorsablehunter
Reader Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/Sablehuntertagteam
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Sable-Hunter/e/B007B3KS4M/

Diana Rubino

Website:  www.dianarubino.com
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DianaLRubino
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Diana-Rubino/e/B005C4ZSHO

David Kouri

Amazon Page: https://amzn.to/3vwsp6J
Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20273311.David_Kouri

Mark Iles

Website:  http://www.markiles.co.uk
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/welcometoearth
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Iles/e/B004YZBP3I/

Amber Anthony (author team pen name)

Website: https://www.amberanthonywrites.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Amber-Anthony/e/B077NR47LS/

Rachel Carrington

Website:  www.rachelcarrington.com
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rcarrington2004/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Rachel-Carrington/e/B002BLL758/

Debby Grahl

Website:  www.debbygrahl.com
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DebbyGrahl
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Debby-Grahl/e/B00B34HM26

Debbie De Louise

Website:  https://debbiedelouise.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/debbie.delouise.author/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Debbie-De-Louise/e/B0144ZGXPW

J.R. Wirth/JR Wirth

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Author.JRWirth
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/J.R.Wirth/e/B00R9SDSR8/

Tony Flood

Websites:  http://www.celebritiesconfessions.com
www.fantasyadventurebooks.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Tony-Flood-343471372332240/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Flood/e/B004P9V0D8/

Laura Graham

Website: https://lauragraham.co.uk/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Graham/e/B007A0CQ6O/

K.C. Sprayberry

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Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005DI1YOU

Friday Abumere/Friday O. Abumere

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friday.abumere
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Friday-O-Abumere/e/B07FL6X1ZL

Gail Picado

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Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3nrsBQu

Jaime Martínez-Tolentino

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B001I7X8EY

CJ Heck

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/C.J.-Heck/e/B000APRMC4

Nancy Wood

Website: https://nancywoodbooks.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Nancy-Wood/e/B0088DJMAK

Andy Ruffett

Website: https://www.facebook.com/andruff8
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3qszUZO

T.J. Banks

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/T.-J.-Banks/e/B001KHC62M/

Robin Leigh Morgan/R.L. Morgan

Blogs: http://mypennameonly.blogspot.com/
https://rlmorgan1951.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Pages: https://www.amazon.com/Robin-Leigh-Morgan/e/B00BWXT4VU/
https://www.amazon.com/R-L-Morgan/e/B084G8JQP3

Sarah Baethge

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahBaethge
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Baethge/e/B009WVBI0O

Rebecca L. Frencl

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccalfrencl/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-L-Frencl/e/B00EQDG5C4

Branka Čubrilo

Website:  http://brankacubriloauthor.com/about-branka/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/branka.cubrilo
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Branka-Cubrilo/e/B0052Y00I6/

Penny Estelle/P.A. Estelle

Blog: http://pennyestelle.blogspot.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Penny-Estelle/e/B006S62XBY/

Pam Handa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pam.handa.1
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Pam-Handa-nee-Kochhar/e/B00IT9ZHAM

Sally Carpenter

Website: http://sandyfairfaxauthor.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Sally-Carpenter/e/B007TX0QW8/

Kathryn Elizabeth Jones

Website: http://www.ariverofstones.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kathryn-Elizabeth-Jones/e/B004VMXU5K

Jessica Tornese

Website: http://jessicatornese.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jessica-Tornese/e/B008LUYA66/

Paula Hrbacek

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3qt9VBF

Susan Mac Nicol

Website: https://authorsusanmacnicol.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Mac-Nicol/e/B008YE9GGI/

Steve Christie

Website: https://about.me/stevechristieauthor
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Christie/e/B00926A0EY

Elaine C. Pereira

Website: http://www.iwillneverforgetbook.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Elaine-C-Pereira/e/B008B35P9O/

Rosemary Richings

Website: http://www.rosiewritingspace.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Rosemary-Richings/e/B07LH6B1FP

Pallavi Pissay

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Mira Prabhu

(passed away in June 2019, just discovered this)
***Rest in peace – you will be missed

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Mira-Prabhu/e/B00CCQ9VQ4/

Michele Harvey/Michele L. Harvey

Website:  http://www.micheleharvey.com/Home.html
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/micheleharveypaintings
https://www.facebook.com/MicheleHarveyAuthorPoet
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Michele-Harvey/e/B009I3T9TI/

Lois W. Stern

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Lois-W-Stern/e/B005HOO640/

Jeffrey Gonell

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForeignUniverse
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jeffrey-Gonell/e/B08J2GSD1Q

Ann/Ana Morris

Website: http://www.authorannmorris.com/
Book List: http://www.authorannmorris.com/books.php

Catherine Y.

Website: https://inkandinsights.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.yeditor

Jean Erhardt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jean.erhardt.1
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jean-Erhardt/e/B005IDH1YC

Lance Sheridan

Poetry: https://spillwords.com/author/lancesheridan/

Kristal McKerrington

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristalsmckerringtonsfanpage
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kristal-McKerrington/e/B004KRVFTO/

Nina Soden

Website: https://ninasoden.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Nina-Soden/e/B00ITHSXC8

Rita Plush

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Rita-Plush/e/B009N37NO6

Shannon MacLeod

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Shannon-MacLeod/e/B00AXSEMOE/

Adra Young

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adra.robins
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B002FYZC0W

Renee Novelle/R.S. Novelle

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rsnovelle/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/R.S.-Novelle/e/B00EWLOKIG

Lannah Sawers-Diggins

Website: https://about.me/abcpublishing
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3quHR0B

L. Anne Carrington
(passed away on 1/27/20)
***Rest in peace – you will be missed

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/L.-Anne-Carrington/e/B0055STQL6/

Maxine Flam

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Maxine-Flam/e/B00BA68A0K

Murray Alfredson

Website: https://murrayalfredson.wordpress.com/about/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murray-alfredson-4688914a/
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3qFddC9

Mark Randolph Conte/Mark Conte
(passed away on 9/23/21)
*Rest in peace – you will be missed

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Randolph-Conte/e/B003U4ULJ8**

Kenneth D. Maness

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-D-Maness/e/B0081KFYCU/

Caryl McAdoo

Website: http://carylmcadoo.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Caryl-McAdoo/e/B00E963CFG/

CN Bring

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/CN-Bring/e/B005E7WX7C

Margo Bond Collins

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Margo-Bond-Collins/e/B00EOU9DEG/

S.C. Rhyne

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/S-C-Rhyne/e/B00H7GXPLG/

L E Barrett

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/L-E-Barrett/e/B00H8AZONS/

Doug Bolton/Douglas A. Bolton

Websites: http://www.dailysignsofhope.com/
http://dougbolton.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Douglas-A-Bolton/e/B0060RMVQ8

Liza O’Connor
(Seriously ill, but her books are still available)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liza.oconnor.90
Author Pages: https://www.amazon.com/Liza-OConnor/e/B00A82LHNO
https://books.apple.com/us/author/liza-oconnor/id580268587#see-all/books
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=liza%20o%27connor&sort=PublicationDateDesc&sortchange=1&fcsearchfield=Author
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Laura Vosika

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Vosika/e/B09NPF2HN9/

Belinda Y. Hughes

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BelindaHughesAuthor

Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8386807.Belinda_Y_Hughes

Annie Edmonds

Website: https://perceptionofannie.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Annie-Edmonds/e/B00G3IN528/

Jane Dougherty

Website: https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Dougherty/e/B00FMR7Y0U

Doc Krinberg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.krinberg
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Doc-Krinberg/e/B00IR9XVVQ

LaRae Parry

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/LaRae-L-Parry/e/B00DDTGREI

Olga Núñez Miret

Website: http://www.authortranslatorolga.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Olga-N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez-Miret/e/B009UC58G0/

P.I. Barrington

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PIBarrington
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/P-I-Barrington/e/B0032UWIA0

Matty Millard

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Matty_Millard
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Matty-Millard/e/B00JAPV10Y/

Debra Hartmann

Websites: http://www.indieauthorpublishingservices.com/

https://theprobookeditor.com/
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Bill Joiner/William H. Joiner Jr.

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Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/33pM0u3

James McAllister/ James W. McAllister

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortiterPublishing
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/James-McAllister/e/B00DA1ZSFI

Edie Hart

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Edie-Hart/e/B00E3JYY9M/

Brandon J. Hall

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Brandon-J-Hall/e/B00HO3JKN4/

Jim Anders

Website: http://alldrinkingaside.blogspot.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Anders/e/B00J5VLD5G/

Joseph M. Rinaldo

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-M.-Rinaldo/e/B003APFY62/

Mika Jolie

Website: https://mikajolie.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Mika-Jolie/e/B00NA74B6E/

Miles Rothwell

Website: https://milesrothwell.wixsite.com/milesrothwellnovels
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Miles-Rothwell/e/B085RH5RF9/

Jordyn Meryl

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jordyn-Meryl/e/B007XK8ACK

T.W. Embry

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/T.W.-Embry/e/B00FYA91NS/

Linda Heavner Gerald

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Linda-Heavner-Gerald/e/B00B6SPNPM/

Sunday Erhunmwunse

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00N1X1VSI

Tamara Thorne

Website: https://www.tamarathorne.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Tamara-Thorne/e/B000APIVGK/

Alistair Cross

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Alistair-Cross/e/B00N446AZS/

Lisa Shiroff

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Shiroff/e/B004ANYO46

Tony Brooks

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Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3FSF1qG

J. Rose Alexander/Katherine Rhodes

Website: https://jrosealexander.blogspot.com/
https://www.katherinerhodes.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/J.-Rose-Alexander/e/B00E0CL5BM/
https://www.amazon.com/Katherine-Rhodes/e/B00H693JXS

Lisa Day

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaDay12
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Hb9QIS

Sue Raymond/Lady Laindora

Website: https://sueraymondladylaindora.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sue-Raymond-225158640843063/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Sue-Raymond/e/B00JC3M3NS/

Nancy Christie

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Barbara Weitzner

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Vanayssa Somers

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Alicia Sparks

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Andrea Perno

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Elliot Richard Dorfman
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Anthony Rudzki

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D.L. Owens

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CS Patra

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Henry Anderson

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Erin Kane Spock

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Erin-Kane-Spock/e/B077D2KN1N

Laura Strickland

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Strickland/e/B001KHSACW

Sibelle Stone/Deborah Schneider

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https://www.facebook.com/authorsibellestone/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Sibelle-Stone/e/B005XGQ2F8
https://www.amazon.com/Deborah-Schneider/e/B0032R62UU

Kim Knight

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Ella Medler

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Sherry Soule/S.A. Soule

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https://bookcover-designs.blogspot.com/
Amazon Author Pages:  https://www.amazon.com/Sherry-Soule/e/B0104Y33KK/
https://www.amazon.com/S.-A.-Soule/e/B017Y1KM2I/

Melisa Marzett

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melisa.marzett

C. Kindler

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6492046.C_Kindler
Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/2HxGN2P

Pandora Spocks

Website: https://pandoraspocks.me/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Pandora-Spocks/e/B010127KOU/

Massimo Marino

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Massim0Marin0
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Massimo-Marino/e/B008O53L5O

Debra Taylor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightwhatonline

Talkspace

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkspace/

Clayton Graham

Website:  https://claytongraham.com.au/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/claytongrahamauthor/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Clayton-Graham/e/B01A6J728C

Leslie Wolfe

Website: https://lesliewolfe.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Leslie-Wolfe/e/B00KR1QZ0G/

K.T. Rose

Website: https://www.kyrobooks.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/K.-T.-Rose/e/B01N4T91M2/

Madelon Smid

Website: https://www.madelonasmid.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Madelon-Smid/e/B01A7PVJO8/

Jeannette de Beauvoir

Website: https://homeportpress.com/welcome/jeannette-de-beauvoir/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jeannette-de-Beauvoir/e/B00JC3FHK4/

Andie M. Long

Website: https://www.andiemlongwriter.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Andie-M-Long/e/B00HP5D2NK/

Emery LeeAnn

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Emery-LeeAnn/e/B01N0TBIT7/

Raven Amor

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Raven-Amor/e/B08426WMMF

Claire C. Riley

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Claire-C-Riley/e/B00CCCSF06

Shannon Youngblood

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Shannon-Youngblood/e/B01HY7B3CA

Kat T. Masen

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kat-T-Masen/e/B00NBVYF9W

Cassia Brightmore

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Cassia-Brightmore/e/B00U8B5WBI

Leaona Luxx

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Leaona-Luxx/e/B01LZ99FML

William Joseph

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/William-Joseph/e/B074ZJ7D4K

A.K. MacBride

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/A-K-MacBride/e/B079L5DK79

K.I. Lynn

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/K-I-Lynn/e/B00CHSZ81E

Ryleigh Sloan

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Ryleigh-Sloan/e/B07DN58DKF

Erin Trejo

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Erin-Trejo/e/B00U0RXH80

C. Firecox

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B.L. Olson

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M.A. Foster

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/M-A-Foster/e/B06XG6TYK1

McKenna Dean/M.K. Dean

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Amazon Author Pages:  https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B075CRHQ7B/
https://www.amazon.com/M-K-Dean/e/B099S58CPX

Sara F. Hathaway

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Sara-F.-Hathaway/e/B00KI1EYJ4

M.K. Dawn

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/M.K.-Dawn/e/B01IFXA84G

H.A. Leuschel

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/H.A.-Leuschel/e/B01GU5PZ9Y

Sam Boush

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Roxanne D. Howard

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Barbara Monajem

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09M2NJL1Q/

Frank McKinney

Website: https://www.frank-mckinney.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Frank-McKinney/e/B001HCVBEY/

Kenneth Sumerford
(passed away on 4/16/22)
***Rest in peace – you will be missed

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Mr.-Kenneth-S.-Sumerford/e/B0798FXQKG/

Richard Godwin

Website: https://www.richardgodwin.net/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Godwin/e/B004YQVTRY/

WomELLE/Naghilia Desravines

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Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womelle/
Founder/CEO’s Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Naghilia-Desravines/e/B00MCJH47O/

Laura McNeill

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-McNeill/e/B00QPP4QKY

Rhonda Kinard

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Dr. Catherine Hayes

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Trina Ramsey

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Kirsten Blakemore

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Leslie Thomas Flowers

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Rose Jones

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Rose-Jones/e/B00ENITHNQ

Divya Parekh

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Divya-Parekh/e/B01MXJ4F2E

Tracie L. James

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Tracie-L-James/e/B08X6QNK7D

Maggie Georgopoulos

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Maggie-Georgopoulos/e/B072XFYNNL

Dana Ross

Website/Blog: https://mysocalledwritinglife.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Dana-Ross/e/B07M73T6ZM/

Autumn Bardot

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Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/autumnbardot/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Bardot/e/B07DMC7ZB6/

Aaron Dennis

Website: https://storiesbydennis.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Aaron-Dennis/e/B009AUUAY2/

Cindy Fazzi/Vina Arno

Website: https://www.cindyfazzi.com/
https://twitter.com/CindyFazzi
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Cindy-Fazzi/e/B001K8ZG3W/
https://www.amazon.com/Vina-Arno/e/B00R1RYE8E

James Glass

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/James-Glass/e/B00B1XI25K/

Heather Boyd

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Heather-Boyd/e/B003O9ENX4/

Jonah Evarts

Website: https://jonahevarts.wixsite.com/mysite
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jonah-Evarts/e/B07L22FSJJ

S.V. Cobets

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Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Stjepan-Varesevac-Cobets/e/B01CJOFMPC
https://www.amazon.com/Stjepan-Cobets/e/B01CGBCVMU/

Robert Sells

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Sells/e/B007A6481Y

Eric Silverstein

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Eric-Silverstein/e/B07PS171FZ/

Alexis Marie Chute

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Alexis-Marie-Chute/e/B00J58VH00/

Eleanor Webster

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Eleanor-Webster/e/B00Y1N026E/

Author Duo Mary L. Schmidt/S. Jackson and A. Raymond

Website/Blog:  https://whenangelsfly.net/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MMSchmidtAuthorGDDonley
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B013NRRKR2

Intisar Khanani

Website: http://booksbyintisar.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Intisar-Khanani/e/B00869D4L4/

Dougie Brimson

Website: https://www.dougiebrimson.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Dougie-Brimson/e/B001HMSMVO/

Re:Fiction/Tal Valante

Website: https://refiction.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_refiction/
Tal’s Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3jTSPc4

Alex Hayes

Website: http://alexhayesauthor.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Alex-Hayes/e/B01F4OILQQ/

Christal Mosley

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Christal-Mosley/e/B00G0XNWN8/

Ryan Lanz

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https://bookreviewdirectory.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Ryan-Lanz/e/B00Z2GM95G/

Halo Roberts

Facebook Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/773029749825549/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Roberts/e/B07QRNZS8V/

Karina Bartow

Website: https://www.karinabartow.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B076L4FCGV

P.T. Macias

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/P.T.MaciasAuthorPage
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B008B0EYWQ

Charity Parkerson

Website: https://www.charityparkerson.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Parkerson/e/B004C4I35E/

David W. Thompson/Davina Guy

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Thompson_DavidW
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/David-W._Thompson/e/B076L9CF3W
https://www.amazon.com/Davina-Guy/e/B0772VJMP6

Empi Baryeh

Website: https://www.empibaryeh.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Empi-Baryeh/e/B007592E12/

Virginia Babcock

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Virginia-Babcock/e/B00K8P259G/

S. Cinders

Other Links List: https://linktr.ee/scindersauthor
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/S-Cinders/e/B01M6WPKBS/

Pamela Q. Fernandes

Website: https://www.pamelaqfernandes.com/category/everything-writing/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Pamela-Q.-Fernandes/e/B00HWO5KX4

Khaled Talib

Website:  http://khaledtalibthriller.com/
Other Links List:  https://linktr.ee/khaledtalibbooks
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Khaled-Talib/e/B00DYPSB72

Sheryl Dee

Website:  https://sherylsvoice.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sheryldeem
Amazon Author Page:  https://amzn.to/36KWxBX

Jes Drew

Website/Blog: https://agencyofbooksandspies.blogspot.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jes-Drew/e/B00N4U7ARO/

Judi Getch Brodman

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judigetchbrodman/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Judi-Getch-Brodman/e/B0745KVKFT

Nicolina Martin

Website: https://www.nicolinamartin.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Nicolina-Martin/e/B07GSG5MFF

Alice J Miller

Website: https://www.alicejmiller.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Alice-J-Miller/e/B01D9XOC44/

Bradley Campbell

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Bradley-Campbell/e/B07NNW463N/

Jane Burrelli

Website: https://www.janeburrelli.com/blog
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Burrelli/e/B01ACPOKD0

Sally Brandle

Website: http://www.sallybrandle.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Sally-Brandle/e/B07DNGP1N7

Bella Jeanisse

Website:  http://bellajeanisse.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Bella.Jeanisse.Books/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Jeanisse/e/B009J0QN6C/

D.E. Haggerty

Website: https://dehaggerty.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/D.E.-Haggerty/e/B00ECQBURU

Madison Michael

Website:  https://www.madisonmichael.net/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/madisonmichaelromance
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Madison-Michael/e/B01EVUGG6G/

Don Bapst

Website: https://donbapst.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Don-Bapst/e/B002BLU8JY

David Beeler

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/David-Beeler/e/B01LDS46HU

Shawn D. Brink

Website: https://shawnbrinkauthor.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Shawn-D-Brink/e/B083HMKC9L/

Dane G. Kroll

Website: http://www.danegkroll.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3xYMNPu

Dori Ann Dupré

Website: https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=43896

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Dori-Ann-Dupr%25C3%25A9/e/B01BLKRVSQ

Kathrin Hutson/Sofia Storm

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kathrin-Hutson/e/B016N498BS/

Casey Mensing

Website: https://writers.coverfly.com/profile/writer-cc3694b85-53482
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Kn2dja

Suzanne Crain Miller

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16061561.Suzanne_Crain_Miller
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Suzanne-Crain-Miller/e/B07HDSM68S

Katherine Tomlinson

Website: https://hollywooddementia.com/author/katherine-tomlinson/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Katherine-Tomlinson/e/B004QLOFVE/

Will Wallace

https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Story-Ever-Told-Things-ebook/dp/B010TKW4W2/

Liz Butcher

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizbutcherauthor/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lunaloveliz
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00X6XN5O6

R.V. Asher

Blog: https://somethingwickedthiswayloves.blogspot.com/?zx=62f2e9853f068c8c
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/R-V-Asher/e/B08GYNJMC3/

Seralynn Lewis

Website/Newsletter Sign-up:  https://www.seralynnlewis.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SeralynnAuthor
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B08G1ZLXLK

Natalie Rodriguez

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NatChrisRod
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6712794/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc6AV6RPe4a/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Natalie-Rodriguez/e/B085X3FX6D/

Fenyx Blue

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FenyxBlueInk/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Fenyx-Blue/e/B08GZP21KP/

Desiree Villena

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReedsyHQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedsy_hq/

Wendy Cope

Website: https://literature.britishcouncil.org/writer/wendy-cope

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Cope/e/B000APQB9Y/

Roger Robinson

Website: https://literature.britishcouncil.org/writer/roger-robinson
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20134686.Roger_Robinson

Peter Finch

Website: http://www.peterfinch.co.uk/aboutpf.htm
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/890923.Peter_Finch

John Hegley

Website: https://www.johnhegley.co.uk/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/552426.John_Hegley

Arthur Smith

Website: https://www.sourceofhumour.com/arthursmithcomedian.html
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/115453.Arthur_Smith

Neal Zetter

Website: https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/neal-zetter/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Neal-Zetter/e/B01KUZVE40

Sally Kindberg

Website:  http://www.sallykindberg.co.uk/
Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/273015.Sally_Kindberg
Amazon Author Page:  https://amzn.to/3y3iFm7

Lynne Reid Banks

Website:  http://www.lynnereidbanks.com/
Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/72237.Lynne_Reid_Banks
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Lynne-Reid-Banks/e/B000AQ3WNQ

Sophia Zaccaria/Scarlett

Full Links List: https://linktr.ee/thesophiazaccaria

Joel Foster

Links: https://commodity.com/about/
https://muckrack.com/joel-foster

Evelyn Sola

Newsletter Sign-up:  https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/x2g2z9
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Reader Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2572728646312337
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Evelyn-Sola/e/B0855QJGYX/

Angela Terry

Website:  https://www.angelaterry.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AngelaTerryAuthor/
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Terry/e/B084LDRS7Y/

Emilia Ares

Full Links: https://linktr.ee/Emiliaares
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Emilia-Ares/e/B09BV1ZVH1/

Ivy Nelson

Website:  https://www.ivynelsonbooks.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/IvyNelsonBooks
Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Ivy-Nelson/e/B07K5ZB95S/

Dave Chesson

Website: https://kindlepreneur.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davechesson

In other news, let’s reflect a little on what happened on Writing in the Modern Age in 2021. We made more progress than I imagined we would. I took some time to shift domains, plus there were illnesses in the family to handle, so that affected our number of posts. Even though there were only 21 blog posts this year, with all the featured giveaways, articles, tours, book spotlights and interviews, we managed to amass a total of 29 guest writers or participating authors for our events, along with 67 books featured.

Additionally, from the beginning of this blog’s launch back in 2013, we’ve had a ton of authors and freelance writers featured. As aforementioned, in actuality, our total amounts to 514 people with their books or work spotlighted in helpful articles, author or character interviews, a few films covered in director interviews, book and blog tour features, massive giveaways, and even authors had their bookshelves showcased.

Wow, that’s great! ♥ It’s made for a huge turnout over the years, for sure.

In any case, below I have listed all the blog posts we had in 2021, divided by respective category. Take a look!

Well, there it is. Not too bad really, considering I had to redesign the entire Writing in the Modern Age blog this year, and then stick it on a new domain.

There were many featured guests and books, as well as additional info that readers and aspiring writers could use throughout the year. WritModAge would be nothing without all the hard work from those participating authors. Also, of course, the blog would mean very little without the fans who stop by all the time. Thank you so much for visiting this blog!

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I wish you all the best for 2022.

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Word of advice? Try something new this year. Pursue the dreams you were hesitant about, or afraid to chase in the past. We often regret the actions we didn’t take rather than those that we went for. And life is way too short for regrets.

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Happy New Year and happy reading! Most of all, stay safe and take care of yourselves.

Warm Regards,

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New Release Feature: Fiona Tarr’s romantic suspense DEADLY DECEIT and Sale on Book 1

12/3/2021

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Hi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a new release by Fiona Tarr, a talented author!

Congratulations on your latest book!

Let's check out the details, shall we?

Book Info

Title: Deadly Deceit - Book 3 - Foxy Mysteries Series

Author: Fiona Tarr

Genre: Mystery/Crime Fiction/Romantic Suspense

Blurb:

How much will the truth cost?

When Liz Jeffreys changed career paths from high-class escort to PI, she knew it would be exciting. What she never expected was to be investigating the attempted murder of Detective Jack Cunningham’s powerful father—not after everything the corrupt Judge had done, especially sanctioning a hit on her.

Jack is close to cracking the case, until his apartment is raided by a specialist task force investigating outlaw motorcycle gangs. When they find drugs, Jack finds himself on suspension and under investigation. Despite their past and his father’s history with Liz, Jack must turn to her to clear his name and solve his father’s case.

With their budding relationship heating up, Liz will do anything to uncover who framed Jack and help clear his name. But is she willing to lay her life on the line to save his father, after everything he’s done?

Curl up, grab a cuppa and indulge yourself with this mystery, slow burn romantic suspense novel. For lovers of J.D Robb, Janet Evanovich and Melinda Leigh.

Release Date: December 1, 2021

Genre: Mystery/Crime Fiction/Romantic Suspense

Sounds like quite a reading experience here!

Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mlEqPW

**Also, book one, Death Beneath the Covers, is on sale for a limited time until December 7th, just for 99 cents!**

Check out the whole series!

Don't miss this new release...

About author Fiona Tarr

Fiona's stories are Captivating, Bold, Passionate Suspense reads no matter the genre, from her Historical Fantasy to the most recent Mystery suspense series, these themes prevail.
It turns out writing is in the blood. Fiona's Great Uncle was Australian Literary author George Johnston (My Brother Jack) and although her style is different, her Uncle's social commentary tone is evident.
Fiona lives in Noosa Australia with her husband, and not far from her two adult sons. A self-confessed people watcher, Fiona loves to interpret body language and social cues, which you'll find evident in her character development.
Recently compared to Melinda Leigh and Janet Evanovich, Fiona's mystery/romantic suspense novels have been well received.
Join Fiona's Reader Team and discover what motivates her stories, the process she uses to research and to be the first to know about future releases. Just copy and paste this link. https://www.subscribepage.com/c8s0o4_copy

Links:

Bookbub profile
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Instagram
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Website
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Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8423164.Fiona_Tarr

Wow, this looks riveting!

Thanks for stopping by to tell us about your new release, Fiona. Get your copy of this romantic suspense novel, readers!

Check out our latest Writing in the Modern Age guest article here.

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5 Tips on How to Avoid Author Burnout by Dave Chesson

11/1/2021

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How to Avoid Author Burnout – 5 Tips:
a guest post by Dave Chesson

Most of us have probably been there. Perhaps it started as a few weeks of massive productivity, followed by even more weeks of exhaustion.

Perhaps it simply came as a form of depression, where we wouldn’t even feel like getting up in the morning, or we would sit at a computer and the words just would not come.

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Whether we have experienced this or not, chances are we will encounter burnout at some point in our author career. In fact, I’d say that’s more than a guarantee.

So, what can we do? Well, there are a few things that we can do to improve our recovery from burnout. But far more effective are the techniques we can use to avoid getting burned out in the first place.

In this article, I will examine five of these.

Tip #1: Work Smarter, Not Harder

If you’re burnt out, work is the last thing you want to talk about.

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That said, a lot of us still need to continue working even if we are burnt out.

So, one strategy to get over this problem is to work smarter, not harder.

Imagine if you could get the same amount of work done in half the time. Would that make you feel better? Would you have more time to spend on self-care?

That’s what I’m talking about here, not working more, but getting the same amount of work done in less time so you have more time for yourself.

For authors, there are some proven ways to write faster, which can include:

Dictation
Choosing the right music

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Keeping a consistent writing schedule

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Outlining
Rewarding yourself
Waiting to edit until you are finished

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All of these will help you in the long run, but just one or two quick changes can make a huge difference.

Try picking one technique and mastering it to see how much time you can save, and you will be amazed at what you are capable of.

Tip #2: Schedule Time Off

This is probably the first thing that most people think about when we discuss avoiding burnout.

But in reality, it works.

There are several types of time off that you should consider. In addition to your typical vacation once or twice a year, I recommend you have at least one day off on your weekend, one extended weekend per quarter (3-4 days), and at least two half-hour breaks throughout your day.

This will not always be possible, but the more you can make time for yourself, the more likely you are to avoid burnout in the first place.

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I especially recommend taking breaks throughout the day, because the more tired you are every day, the more likely you are to have a tiresome week.

Which brings me to my next point…

Tip #3: Try the Pomodoro Technique

The Pomodoro technique is a method I have been using for a long time. Put simply, it's a technique where you spend 25 minutes of your time in an intensely focused state, followed by a five minute break. This technique helps with focus, but also helps you stay mentally grounded.

What's most important is that you plan your brakes effectively. This is not a time to check social media, or watch five more minutes of your favorite TV show. During that five minute break, you want to get a drink, go to the bathroom, take a few deep breaths, and move around a little bit.

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Doing all this will refresh your mind and give you the energy you need to continue going for the next 25 minutes, and so on, and so forth. I found it to be extremely effective at helping me get a lot of work done without the burnout.

Tip #4: Go Ergonomic

You may not know this, but part of the reason why you’re having trouble with burnout might be physical.

For that reason, you might want to consider investing in some ergonomic hardware.

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I personally invested in an ergonomic chair, and found that it helps so much with my level of comfort while I’m working. An ergonomic mouse or keyboard is another great option. Even better, you can try dictation so that you don’t wear out your wrists and hands.

Tip #5: Know When to Say No

Lastly, I think it’s important to remember that sometimes we take on more work than we should. It’s easy to say yes to everything that people ask of us, but we need to understand our limitations.

If we don’t do this, we are likely to end up with far too much on our work plate than we can realistically handle.

So make sure that you know your workload, and that you only say yes to a new request if it is urgent and coming from someone important in your life (such as a boss or a spouse), or if you know for certain that you can get it done in the time allotted.

Remember that you are a writer, and your job is to write. All other tasks are secondary.

Final Thoughts

There are a lot of other ways to avoid burnout, these are just a few. But I also don’t want to overwhelm you with too much information. So I recommend you pick one or two of these that speak to you, and really try to give them a solid trial run.

If you do, I can promise that you will experience increased success, a rested mind, and you will hold burnout off for a little while longer.

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Blog Tour Feature and Release Blitz: TAKEDOWN by Evelyn Sola

10/29/2021

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Hi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a spotlight on a book by Evelyn Sola, a talented author!

Evelyn, an author I met on my journey, has a release blitz running right now.

Let's check out the details, shall we?

Title: Takedown
Author: Evelyn Sola
Release Date: October 29, 2021
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Steamy, Humor, Romantic Comedy, Accidental Marriage Theme, Multicultural Romance

Mellie lives her life risk-free and would do anything to keep her heart safe. But when Adam shows up in Vegas, all her careful plans go right out the window. Mellie and Adam quickly discover that what happens in Vegas, doesn’t always stay in Vegas. Readers who enjoy diverse contemporary romances will devour Takeover by Evelyn Sola, a diverse accidental marriage romance.

BLURB:

Mellie
I was not a gambler. No way. I’ve built an existence free of risk and adventure. From my career to a small life with my closest family. I was not going to do anything to jeopardize my heart. But when my neighbor and number one menace to my safe plans showed up in Vegas, I did what every adventurous (not!) woman would do. I got drunk and married the man.
Adam
What happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas. Then, I went and married Mellie Dupree. That woman I’ve been chasing for two years is now my wife. She claims she doesn’t remember our wedding, but I was there, and I know she’s not telling the truth. Then again, neither am I.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58930569-takedown

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EXCERPT

      I don’t think I breathe until the wheels of the plane leave the ground and we’re soaring through the air, away from the biggest fuck up of my life. But as I look out of my window, I know I’m only delaying the inevitable.
            He’ll come. He’ll find me. There’s no way he’ll keep this a secret. But I shake my head and tell myself that I don’t care. It’s not just up to him. He’ll realize he’s made a mistake too. We’ll talk to Tina, she’s the sister of my brother’s wife, a former lawyer turned restaurant owner. She’ll walk us through the annulment process. It will happen quickly, and things will return to normal.
            Yes, that’s exactly what will happen, but when I close my eyes all I can see are blue eyes looking down at me while a man dressed as Elvis tells us to repeat after him. I have no desire to remember my vows, but I remember his. I can practically hear him now. His voice deep and sincere as he promised to love, honor and cherish until death do us part.

Your book sounds so compelling!

Readers, you'll have to check out this read! Or, add it to your Goodreads bookshelf or save it to your BookBub wishlist!

While we're at it, how about some more teasers? ;)

Awesome! Thanks so much, Evelyn!

Let's also give kudos to Evelyn's sponsor:

Grab a copy of this one!

Thank you, Evelyn, for letting us know all about your steamy, humorous, accidental marriage, multicultural romance novel. It sounds like quite a sexy, romantic tale!

A Boston native, wife, mother, and wine enthusiast. If she’s not writing, thinking about writing, you will find Evelyn with a book in her hands. While a new publisher, she’s been writing for years, and she will continue to write for many years to come.

Evelyn is obsessed with assertive and confident men who will stop at nothing to get their woman. Her stories are filled with love, passion and humor.

She currently lives in Chicago, IL with her husband and two daughters.

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Blog Tour Feature: THE TRIALS OF ADELINE TURNER by Angela Terry

10/25/2021

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Hi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a spotlight on a book by Angela Terry, a talented author!

Angela, an author I met on my journey, has a blog tour running right now.

Let's check out the details, shall we?

From Charming Falls Apart author Angela Terry comes a story about finding the courage to face your past, be true to your heart, and live your best life.

"From the very first page, I was hooked on this tale of heartbreak, self-discovery, and one woman's charming determination to turn lemons into lemonade. Fans of Emily Giffin and Lauren Weisberger will love this engaging and entertaining debut!"―Meg Donohue, USA Today best-selling author of You, Me, and the Sea

"The Trials of Adeline Turner is a fast-paced tale of dating in your 30s and learning to trust your inner voice. Brimming with wit, banter, romance and heart, it has all the ingredients of the perfect beach read. I was charmed!" ―Lindsay Cameron, award-winning author of BIGLAW and Just One Look

A career-driven early thirty-something, Adeline is climbing the law firm ladder and navigating the roulette of “tall, dark and toxic” bachelors in the Chicago dating scene when opportunities new and old fall in her lap on a business trip to sunny California. Book clubs and fans of women’s fiction will enjoy cheering for Adeline Turner as she navigates the twists and turns of her newly complicated life in this fun, heartwarming novel.

The Trials of Adeline Turner: A Novel
By Angela Terry

A FUN AND CHARMING STORY OF REINVENTION, THIS CHARACTER-DRIVEN NOVEL IS THE PERFECT BEACH READ

Anyone who’s ever reminisced about their unrequited first love or longed for a shakeup just when they thought they were settled will love the charming and fun story of Adeline Turner. A career-driven early thirty-something, Adeline is climbing the law firm ladder and navigating the roulette of “tall, dark and toxic” bachelors in the Chicago dating scene when opportunities new and old fall in her lap on a business trip to sunny California. Book clubs and fans of women’s fiction will devour The Trials of Adeline Turner by Angela Terry.

Risk-averse Adeline uncharacteristically takes the leap into a new life in San Francisco. But a suddenly messy romantic life and suspicions of an office sabotage threaten to derail her high-flying future before it’s off the ground. Without the safety net of her old life in Chicago, Addie must become her own advocate and learn that people aren’t always what they seem. Does the key to having the future she desires lie in uncovering the truth of the past?

“Like my character, I moved from Chicago to San Francisco as an adult and had to go through the process creating a new life and friendships,” Terry says. “I want my stories to illuminate the importance of being true to yourself and finding what makes you happy – which often involves getting out of your comfort zone, letting go of any old stories that hold you back, and listening to your heart.”

Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lauren Weisberger and Emily Giffin’s iconic Something Borrowed and Something Blue novels will adore The Trials of Adeline Turner.

Title: The Trials of Adeline Turner
Author: Angela Terry
Release Date: October 19, 2021
Publisher: Girl Friday Books
Genre: Women's Fiction
Pages: 277

BLURB:

From Charming Falls Apart author Angela Terry comes a story about finding the courage to face your past, be true to your heart, and live your best life. Fans of Sophie Kinsella and Emily Giffin will enjoy cheering for Adeline Turner as she navigates the twists and turns of her newly complicated life in this fun, heartwarming novel.

Thirty-three-year-old corporate attorney Adeline Turner has built her adult life around stability. Her professional life is thriving, but her personal life . . . not so much. Deep down she wants more, but finds it’s easier to brush aside her dreams and hide behind her billable hours. That is, until a new client and a chance encounter with her high school crush have her taking leaps she never planned. Suddenly, unadventurous, nose-to-the-grindstone Adeline finds herself moving across the country from her predictable life in Chicago to San Francisco, falling into messy romantic situations, and trying to unravel an office-sabotage plot before it ruins her career.

Without the safety net of her old life in Chicago, Adeline must become her own advocate and learn that people aren’t always who they seem. Which makes her wonder if the key to having the future she desires lies in uncovering the truth of the past.

Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57934079-the-trials-of-adeline-turner
BookBub:
https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-trials-of-adeline-turner-by-angela-terry

Purchase links:
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Trials-Adeline-Turner-Angela-Terry-ebook/dp/B08XKJW6V9/
Universal Reader Link: https://books2read.com/u/mlEgBq

MORE ABOUT THE BOOK:

Intriguing! Let's chat with the author for a bit...

Angela, nice to have you here on Writing in the Modern Age! Glad you could stop by!

Angela: Hi, thanks for inviting me!

Marie Lavender (host): Sure! So, Who do you think is the ideal reader for The Trials of Adeline Turner?

Author Angela Terry: Generally, this book is for anyone who enjoys voice-driven, contemporary escapist women’s fiction. Specifically, this book is for someone who may be like Adeline, where they might have a successful career, but want more in their personal life. And, of course, this book is for anyone who still thinks about their first crush and wonders, “What if?” (although, sometimes the dream is better than the reality!).

Marie: You’re a big fan of “chick lit”. What are your feelings about that name for the niche of fun and flirty women’s voices?

Angela: The first “chick-lit” book I read was Bridget Jones’s Diary, and it introduced me (and a generation) to books about women who were going through similar issues as I was in my twenties and thirties. I was navigating and balancing my career, dating, family and friends, and asking the question of, “What do I want my life to look like?”. These books were usually told in a light, entertaining, first-person voice, and the characters felt real to me. So, while I know the term has fallen out of favor over the years, it still has a soft spot in my heart.

My books have been called rom-com, chick lit, and women’s fiction. I personally consider my books to be women’s fiction, since they focus more on the emotional growth of my heroine towards a more fulfilled self. But I also love a good happily-ever-after. So, if my novel is hanging out on the rom-com table, I’m happy with that because I just want readers to be able to discover my books.

Marie: What books and authors have inspired you?

Angela: The first chick-lit book I read was Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding, and from there I was hooked on these lighter tone, voice-driven, confessional type of stories. From there, I read Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic series, and I absolutely loved, and still love, Jane Green’s novels, which have evolved from early chick lit to women’s fiction.

Emily Giffin’s books, though, finally gave me that push to start writing my own books. When returning home from a vacation, I had picked up Something Blue at the airport and devoured it in one sitting. I love how honest and complicated her characters are, and how effortless her writing style seems. When I turned the book over to read her biography, which read, “After practicing litigation at a Manhattan firm for several years, she moved to London to write full time…”, it struck me that hers was the first “attorney bio” I read where I thought, “I want to do that!” That was the moment I decided to commit to my writing.

Marie: Where is your favorite place to read?

Angela: My favorite place to read would be my sofa with my cats. But where I get the most reading done would be at airports and on airplanes. I’m terrified of flying, and so I will save up books to read for my flight to have something to look forward to. Now I can’t wait to get to the airport and will be at my gate two hours early to catch up on my reading.

Marie: How has the pandemic affected your reading (and writing) habits?

Angela: In the beginning of the pandemic, I found it hard to concentrate on reading and writing. But thanks to my book club and being introduced to the Bookstagram community, I managed to get back my reading mojo. Though I will say, I found myself reaching for lighter, uplifting reads during this time.

The pandemic also affected my writing. Normally, whenever I get stuck on a scene, I like to go for a walk or head to a coffee shop. Seeing people on the street and eavesdropping on conversations always gives me new inspiration. With shelter-in-place, I found myself watching television a lot more to study people’s expressions, as well as voice inflections and cadence for dialogue purposes.

Marie: I know what you mean. My reading and writing habits were affected too.

In any case, it was such a pleasure to have you here today. ♥

Emilia: For myself as well. Thanks for allowing me to visit!

Marie: Of course! Hope to see you back here sometime...

(Waves goodbye to her guest.)

Readers, how about a look inside Angela's new release?

Let's check out an excerpt!

Since I’ll be gone for almost a week and had to bring a full lineup of suits, business casual, and sportswear, I have to go through the whole ordeal of checking luggage. After handing my suitcase to the airline clerk and receiving my luggage tag, I smile, say thank you, and turn around while readjusting my tote bag on my shoulder. As I do, I run smack into a blue shirt.
“Ow, sorry,” I say apologetically. “I should really look where I’m going.”
“No problem.” A deep male voice laughs as he places his hands on my elbows, obviously trying to stop me from running him over. “Are you okay?”
As I’m standing there rubbing the tip of my nose, something about his voice strikes a chord inside me and I look up.
Whoa! This man is beautiful, and his smile is even more so, and I stumble a little as I take a small step back.
“Yeah, thanks. Sorry again for my clumsiness!” I answer laughingly, embarrassed.
“No problem.”
He releases my elbows, and I move aside as he goes up to the check-in counter.
Away from the line, I recombobulate myself, pulling my tote back onto my shoulder. I’m a little shaky, though, and feel a flush spreading across my chest. I sneak a look at the back of the man I just bumped into. Very tall and fit-looking with a gorgeous head of hair. The most perfect shade of chestnut, it’s thick and a little wavy and flops in all the right directions. He’s running his hand through it as he waits for the airline clerk. He’s looking around now. Mmm . . . what nice, strong-looking shoulders. Oh wait, he’s looking at me! Probably because I’m staring at him. Oops! I give a half smile, and just as I turn around to head to security, the clerk says, “Thank you, Mr. Summers,” and I freeze.
I know this man!
My flush escapes my crewneck to my cheeks, and I’m freaking out—not so much that I know him, but at my reaction. Am I sweating? One half of me wants to get the hell out of here, but the other half, the deer in the headlights, is rooted to the spot. Even if I wanted to run, my legs are like Jell-O and I’m too shaken to even try to take a step.
The blue shirt appears in front of me again. “Hi,” Brad says.
Brad Summers, my unrequited high school crush, is standing in front of me eighteen years later.

***
When we reach the Starbucks, we order our coffee, and Brad kindly says, “Here, let me get this. It’s nice to see an old friend.” The fifteen-year-old girl inside me swoons. If he considers his plain former neighbor an old friend, who am I to argue?
We sit down at a table and begin firing off more questions. Would you believe that my beloved Brad is, of all things, a real estate attorney? Who would have guessed? Especially since, let’s be honest, most attorneys are pretty bland personality-wise. But Brad is nothing like that. He’s funny and charming, and his eyes sparkle when he laughs. I’m dying to ask him, And why aren’t you married? but we stay on nonromantic conversation points, such as where we went to school, why we decided to become attorneys, and what our chosen career would be if we could do anything and not worry about finances. (He’d renovate houses full-time, and I’d be a writer, and yes, we both would travel.) Throughout the conversation, I simply bask in the warmth of his smile and the full focus of his attention. At some point, though, I glance at my watch and realize I need to get to my gate now.
“Shoot. I better go if I want to catch my flight,” I say with definite disappointment in my voice.
He in turn looks at his watch. “Oh, yeah, you better get a move on.”
We both stand up at the same time. “Yes, well, it was really great running into you. Have a good flight,” I say.
“Yeah. You too.”
I’m about to reach out to shake his hand, but then I figure, what the hell? He did say earlier I was an old friend, right? So I lean in and give him a hug. A hug that lingers a little too long. But as I feel the warmth of his skin rising and catch a delicious scent of cologne/aftershave, I don’t want to let go, ever.

So...what are other readers saying about The Trials of Adeline Turner?

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"This novel has a delightful rom com tone which is fun and easy to read, but doesn’t let itself be boxed into common tropes. Adeline Turner has no life-balance and a less than perfect romantic life, but other than that she has it all together—the sought after legal job on a track to partnership, a father who’s proud of her, a client who’s impressed, and soon a job offer to move to San Francisco.
So she’s well-grounded, that is until she runs into her unrequited high school crush, who reappears in real life. She’s way too old (in her thirties) and is too much of a professional to be blushing and flushing over a fellow lawyer, but yes, she is. And she’s embarrassed about it and trying hard to keep her professional and personal lives separate.
Add in a subplot of corporate intrigue and backstabbing, and leaving her best friend and confidante behind in Chicago and Adeline has plenty to deal with.
I enjoyed the balanced tone of this book. It covers real questions around regrets and whether we take chances on love, but in a lighthearted way that’s enjoyable to read.
A truly satisfying read." -- L Cameron, Amazon

"A Charming Slice-of-Life Read. Give me a delightful heroine, an engaging journey of self-discovery, and a healthy dose of romance and I’ll give you my undivided attention. That’s exactly what happened when I picked up Angela Terry’s new novel, The Trials of Adeline Turner.
I’m always craving those delicious slice-of-life tales of women finding their way through new friendships, work drama, and the complex world of dating, and The Trials of Adeline Turner perfectly satisfied that sweet spot. Angela Terry’s writing is fresh, funny, and sharp, and in Adeline, she has created a character that I not only rooted and felt for, but that I wanted to hang out with. Like Adeline, I never knew what was going to happen, and through all of the ups and downs, I just loved being along for the ride.
If you’re looking for a book about finding your way, coming to terms with the past, and braving the way towards a new future, don’t miss out on The Trials of Adeline Turner." -- Stephanie Burns, Amazon

"I took to Adeline immediately. She’s a Chicago lawyer, merely existing, but asking too much from life. Suddenly, she has a career opportunity and also a potential crush turns real. While a good attorney, Adeline has a lot to learn in the People department. Adeline finally comes to realizations in her life and takes action. She doesn’t just settle, although that would be the easy way out. I liked that she was a Midwesterner and it was home for her. It’s a great read." -- J.K., Amazon

Wow, this book sounds so compelling!

Readers, you'll have to check out this read! Or, add it to your Goodreads bookshelf or save it to your BookBub wishlist!

Looks awesome to me! :)

Thanks so much, Angela!

Let's also give kudos to Angela's sponsor:

Grab a copy of this one, everyone.

Thank you for letting us know all about your women's fiction novel. It sounds like quite a read!

Angela Terry is an attorney who formerly practiced intellectual property law at large firms in Chicago and San Francisco. She is also a Chicago Marathon legacy runner and races to raise money for PAWS Chicago—the Midwest’s largest no-kill shelter. She resides in San Francisco with her husband and two cats and enjoys throwing novel-themed dinner parties for her women’s fiction book club. Her debut novel, Charming Falls Apart, is a 2021 Independent Press Awards Winner, 2021 IPBA Benjamin Franklin Awards Finalist, and 2020 Best Book Awards Finalist.

Author links:
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Blog Tour Feature: LOVE AND OTHER SINS by Emilia Ares

10/22/2021

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Hi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a spotlight on a book by Emilia Ares, a talented author!

Emilia, an author I met on my journey, has a blog tour running right now.

Let's check out the details, shall we?

THE NEXT BIG COMING-OF-AGE DRAMA SWEEPS READERS UP IN AN EMOTIONAL TALE OF LOVE, FAMILY, AND VIOLENCE IN CONTEMPORARY L.A.

Mina’s life is going according to plan, she’s acing AP Calc and is perfectly content with her non-existent social life.

Oliver is ready to burn down his old life and start from scratch – complete with a new name and emancipation papers – in L.A.

When the two are thrown together through circumstance and develop an unexpected connection, they discover how hard it is to keep the past in the past in Love and Other Sins by Emilia Ares.

Title: Love and Other Sins
Author: Emilia Ares
Release Date: October 19, 2021
Publisher: SERA Press
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Pages: 326

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Mina's life is going according to plan; she's acing AP Calc and is perfectly content with her nonexistent social life. Though only a high school junior, Mina knows time is an investment, and she's putting all her capital into academics. Oliver, a child abuse survivor who grew up in the foster care system, is ready to burn down his old life and start from scratch-complete with a new name and emancipation papers-in L.A. When the two are thrown together through circumstance and develop an unexpected connection, they discover how hard it is to keep the past in the past.

Love and Other Sins is an emotional coming-of-age YA drama about family, love, violence, and the residue of abuse set against the backdrop of contemporary Los Angeles. When Mina meets Oliver, you'll remember your own first love and just how fast it swept you under.

What were the bonds that bound us?

Was it purely physical attraction?

Circumstance?

Or perhaps it was a mutual gravitation toward inevitable pain.

Love and Other Sins is a moving story about what it means to be young and vulnerable in today's society. This young adult romance will make you laugh and cry and give you hope for tomorrow because there are people like Mina and Oliver who refuse to let themselves be defined by their pasts or circumstances. If you love reading books like Looking for Alaska or Thirteen Reasons Why, then this is definitely for you.

Content warning: sexual assault, recollections of child abuse, discussions of suicidal thoughts, and mention of miscarriage.

Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59049008-love-and-other-sins
BookBub:
https://www.bookbub.com/books/love-and-other-sins-by-emilia-ares

Purchase links:
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Other-Sins-Emilia-Ares-ebook/dp/B09F1HD3GJ/
Universal Reader Link: https://books2read.com/u/m0BnQ7

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Oliver and Mina develop a strong bond as the threads of their old lives begin to unravel and they are forced to reckon with family history that violently refuses to remain in the past.

“I wanted to tell the story of a first-generation Russian immigrant girl and a street-wise foster care system boy who find love,” says Ares, known as an actress for roles in American Horror Story and Bosch.“ Love and Other Sins discusses the nuanced experience of growing up in America with immigrant parents as well as the critical flaws of the foster care system.”

Intriguing!

Let's chat with the author for a bit...

Emilia, nice to have you here on Writing in the Modern Age! Glad you could stop by!

Marie Lavender (host): You've been a working actress for many years. How has writing fit into your life, or how did you transition to writing?

Emilia Ares: Funnily enough, I began writing while on one of my sets. I was doing a film and sometimes we have to wait for hours in between takes. In those situations, it’s best to do something to take your mind off the scene in order to keep the acting fresh and the reactions surprising. Reading is a great go-to, but there had been this story and these characters – Oliver and Mina – who were living in my head and nagging at my brain. I just had to get them on paper, so to speak. I wrote a chapter of their story into my notes on my iPhone and I also jotted down what else would probably happen later on in the story. When I got back to town, I wanted to show it to my younger sister, Sofia, who was reading a lot of YA at the time and ended up becoming an English major. She’s the one who encouraged me to keep writing and turn it into a book. She said she loved it and couldn’t wait for more. I don’t think Love and Other Sins would have existed without her encouragement.

Marie: What have you learned **about storytelling from TV projects you've acted in like American Horror Story and Bosch?**

Emilia: I’ve learned a ton about storytelling from the TV and film projects I’ve acted in, especially the importance of a strong emotional connection with my characters. Creating a backstory for my characters on and off the screen was vital. More times than not, my character’s backstory was not provided to me either because the project was high profile and the full script was kept under wraps or because I was playing a guest star whose history was not explicitly discussed or mentioned in the script itself. So, I’d have to invent the backstory.

That process is very similar to writing characters in a book. I used my knowledge of how the character was described in the breakdown that was provided during the casting process including any traits, qualities, strengths, weaknesses, quirks. I would then make an educated guess about what this person ultimately wants/needs from life, taking into consideration the character arc in the scene/overall story to create a reasonable history for them. In the case of American Horror Story, I would ask myself where does Princess Anastasia Romanova come from? What makes her tick? What life events shaped her? Empowered her? Scarred her? What are her secrets? And how do those things effect how she walks, talks, speaks, et cetera? The backstory is usually never discussed, but always exists in the thoughts of these characters, which ultimately informs their actions. The more specific the backstory, the richer, what actor’s call 'the life' of the character is.

This was great practice for when it came time to create Oliver and Mina’s backstories. I would just pretend they were characters I was going to play. I entered their minds the way I would when I played my characters on set. This might be a different approach than most traditional writers and it’s most likely why I wrote in first person. I was documenting the moments as if they were happening to me in real time. Later, I rewrote the novel into past tense to give the storytelling and pacing more flexibility.

Marie: Why was it important for you to write young people who are independent and self-reliant, not dependent on parental support to go after their goals?

Emilia: I honestly didn’t set out with the goal to write independent and self-reliant characters. I just wanted them to be interesting and, as it turns out, self-reliant people interest me. But I’m glad Oliver and Mina developed into the people they became because there are plenty of teenagers out there who are on their own and could use someone like Oliver to identify with.

Mina is actually very reliant on her mother for moral support when we first meet her. However, this novel begins during the part of her life when she starts to break free from that support and she ventures off to discover who she is and what she wants. She will have many hardships ahead. We get to follow her down that tumultuous road and witness her slay the dragons or succumb. Oliver, on the other hand, built himself up from the most terrible circumstances and found his own silver lining. He doesn’t have any family. He’s alone, therefore he’s independent out of necessity, not choice. I hope his story is inspirational to the youth who feel hopeless.

Marie: How did your own young adulthood prepare you to write this book?

Emilia: My time as a teenager was as dramatic and angsty as anyone else’s. Everyday there was drama, rumors, gossip, bullying. No matter how hard I tried to keep my head down, it felt as though it was inescapable. When I talked to my adult friends about their high school experiences, I came to understand that we all felt that way. You know, it’s funny ... as trivial as everything seems now, in the grand scheme of things some of those moments really did matter and did shape me into who I am today. The most painful moments became my biggest life lessons. I knew what I had to do to never feel that way again. I learned who I had to stay away from and who I had to gravitate toward. It wasn’t all bad, though; I had some great friends to get me through the tough parts. Those were the parts that were most similar to my life. Nyah was written based on a combination of a few of my friends and my sister. Lily was inspired by my mom.

Marie: What books and authors inspired you in your writing?

**Emilia: The Stranger by Albert Camus because it challenged everything I ever knew or thought I knew about the hero of a story and made me feel so uncomfortable reading it.**

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky, not only for the revelation this novel brought to literature but also for the story behind writing it. Dostoevsky didn't write it because he wanted to, he wrote it out of necessity. He wrote what he knew, the conditions and ramifications of a sick, drunk, impoverished Russia.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins because by the time 2008 rolled around, so much had already been written and said about a potential post-apocalyptic nation but somehow, Collins was able to put forth a fresh take on dystopia. I admire that very much. There is always more room for your voice, your perspective, your story.

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe because, again, it was very critically controversial. People didn't know how to feel about it. On the one hand, Achebe ended up writing it in English, the language of colonialism which caused disagreement amongst many African critics in regards to the ultimate message of the novel. On the other hand, this was a novel that went against most of what was written about African culture at the time. It showed European colonialism from a different perspective portraying Igbo life from the point of view of an African man, a rich and sophisticated culture with a deep history, language, and beliefs.

But some of the first books and authors who inspired my love for storytelling were The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold, and Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson.

Marie: Great! It was such a pleasure to have you here today.

Emilia: For myself as well. Thank you for inviting me!

Marie: Of course!

Hope to see you back here sometime...

(Waves goodbye to her guest.)

Readers, how about a look inside Emilia's new release with a couple short teasers?

Excerpt 1
There was something about her - her eyes. Well, not so much her eyes, physically, but more like what they said about her: she had this look - a kind of restless intensity.

Excerpt 2
It was intimate . . . a strange and beautiful feeling. We were breathing life into each other.

Your book sounds so compelling!

Readers, you'll have to check out this read! Or, add it to your Goodreads bookshelf or save it to your BookBub wishlist!

Looks awesome to me! :)

Thanks so much, Emilia!

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Thank you for letting us know all about your YA fiction novel. It sounds like quite a read!

Emilia Ares is an American film and television actress. Love and Other Sins is her debut novel. She graduated UCLA with a BA in Economics, and a minor in Russian. Literature and storytelling have always been her true passion.

Author links:
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