Monday and Tuesday (8/17 through 8/18) you can grab a copy of 14 Twisted Tales to Enthrall for only 99 cents! 14 Twisted Tales to Enthrall is a collection of flash fiction stories by Mary Papas and Ray Tullett. Each story is packed full of action, intrigue, humor, or horror. You’ll love devouring these tales in one […]
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$0.99 Stories from SSFFS and Mary Papas (Available 3 Days Only)!
Monday through Wednesday (8/10 through 8/12) you can grab a copy of Reunions or Murder: Horror Flash Fiction Stories for only 99 cents! Reunions is a heartwarming anthology put together by The Short Story and Flash Fiction Society (to which I am a contributor). It’s our first anthology, featuring an eclectic collection of stories from various […]
Writerly Wit 5: An Interview with Kendall Bailey
In this episode of Writerly Wit, I interview author Kendall Bailey about his book “The Dead Don’t Speak“, which came out earlier this year. We also talk about his writing process and other cool things. Give it a listen and enjoy! Here are the sites referenced in the Podcast: Kendall’s Amazon Author Page Self Pub […]
How to Tell If Your Story Sucks
We’ve all wondered. We’ve all been scared. Every writer on the planet (barring complete and utter narcissists) has asked THE question before. “Does my story suck?” Eh, maybe it does, maybe it doesn’t. There comes a point where we writers are too attached to our work, and we just can’t see the mistakes that others can. We’ve bled our […]
VIDEO: Diversity in Books: Disability Edition
Hey, everyone! Last week, I made a video talking about gender in science fiction and fantasy, and how as authors, we can be more diverse with our characters by representing members of the LGBTQ community. The week before that, I made a video talking about the need for racially diverse characters in fantasy and science […]
15 Tips for Awesomely Effective Self-Editing
Note: NONE of this will ever replace the expertise of an experienced, professional proofreader or editor. You should never forego professional editing services if you want to stand out and be taken seriously as an author. However, these tips can help you get your manuscript in tip-top shape before you send it off to red-pen purgatory–so […]