I am an indie author, a dedicated pool player, a gourmet cook, and an e-book cover artist. If you think about it, all of these things require passion if you want to be good at them. Wow! I just surprised myself. I never thought of myself as being passionate, but clearly, I am. I would…
Book Reviews, Fiction Writing, Kentuckiana Authors, New Words Learned, Suspense/Thrillers, Words
Jessica Lost Her Wobble – a Review
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• •Confusing Words, Fiction Writing, Words
Confusing Words from Incidence to Indict
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• •If something is dull and boring, is it incipient or insipid? When someone has understanding and discernment, do they have incite or insight? If a person is skeptical, are they incredible or incredulous? When you teach something to someone by repetition, do you inculcate it or inculpate it? incidence, incidents Incidence is the act of…
Book Reviews, Fantasy, Fiction Writing, Science Fiction, Short Stories/Novellas
Future’s Ending: A Science Fiction Short Story Anthology – a Review
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• •What will life be like in the future? A number of books have been written about possible futures. Various television shows and movies have depicted what their writers believe future life will be like. The stories in this anthology contain the author’s view of possible ways the future could turn out. Below are my six…
Fiction Writing, Phobias, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Phalangophobia and Other Phobias
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• •Book Reviews, contronyms, Photography, Words, Writing Prompts and Exercises
How to Make Your Cat an Internet Celebrity: A Guide to Financial Freedom – a Review
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• •Author Spotlight, Fiction Writing
Bradley Simpson – My World of Fantasy
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• •I am a self-published fantasy author with four novels under my belt. With a writing style that varies from quirky fun to darkly serious to the occasionally naughty, I strive to spin a quality yarn that is enjoyable and engaging. The written word is delightful; crafting imaginative tales is what I love most. My dreams…
Fiction Writing, Guest Posts
Why We Need Powerful Women Heroes – Guest Post by K. Hollan Van Zandt
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• •When I was a little girl growing up in the 80s, Wonder Woman, played by the radiant Lynda Carter, was on television while simultaneously available at every Walmart was an epic superhero brand of underwear for kids called “Underoos.” You could select your favorite superhero and don the undergarments (underwear + T-shirt) of power. The…
Fiction Writing, Phobias
Create Your Own Phobias: Tripoerdogaphobia
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• •Phobias are wonderful to afflict your characters with. A phobia makes them seem more human. Possibly, a phobia will make your readers, especially those with phobias of their own, feel closer to one of more of your characters. Depending on what phobia you choose to bless, or curse, your character with, he can end up…