Author Archives
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Critique Group – Past the Gatekeepers
And always include the comma when you say, “Let’s eat, Grandpa!” Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Out of Darkness
The order of the editor must end? Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one… Read More ›
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Amazing Review of Two Reapers Books
Authors like getting good reviews, but every once in a while I see a review that truly shines and makes me feel fulfilled as an author. A recent review by Tracey Dyck (Photo at left) of two of my Reapers books… Read More ›
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Critique Group – No Entries
Yes, and we editors get lonely and sad if no one sends in something to critique. This is the second consecutive week without an entry for the critique group, and we have had other lulls recently. Therefore, I am suspending… Read More ›
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Story Development – Search for The Astral Dragon
A lengthy excerpt from my new story, Search for the Astral Dragon, is below. First a bit of discussion: I decided to gear my new story toward young adults instead of middle-grade readers. That allows me more flexibility with regard… Read More ›
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Critique Group – The Black Claw
Or maybe the editor could be a red pen with a seemingly unlimited supply of ink. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique… Read More ›
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Superhero Blog Tour Contest Winners
The Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World blog tour is over. Thank you to all who participated. The ten winners for the first contest are: Richard Brandt Faith Thompson Donna Darling Amelia Skelton Abbi Pokone Olivia F. Kathy Collazo… Read More ›
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Blog Tour for Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World
Announcing a blog tour for my new book for middle-graders, Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World. We will have reviews of the book, interviews with me, and even interviews with some of the book’s characters. Considering how quirky some… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Stronghold Part 3
And sometimes my new writing. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one aspect can… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Ninety Seconds
And then someone critiques your story. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one aspect… Read More ›