Why, after all this time, is the name of Edgar Allan Poe synonymous with tales of horror and suspense? His most popular works have never been out of print and have been translated into all the world’s major languages. During his life, Edgar Allan Poe was plagued by many problems. This troubled man still wrote…
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Book Reviews, Fiction Writing, Humor, Kentuckiana Authors, Mystery, Short Stories/Novellas
The Missing Butler and Other Life Mysteries – a Review
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• •These life mysteries are awesome! Each of these stories is a slice of life with the little mysteries that we encounter. The absurd, the comical, and the mysterious aspects of life are presented. Some of these stories are sad enough to bring you to tears. Others are serious enough to cause one to ponder the…
Fiction Writing, Writing
Don Quixote & What You Can Learn from Miguel de Cervantes
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• •Don Quixote is at times referred to as the first modern European novel. It has been translated into almost every major language. This makes it one of the most widely distributed books, second only to the Bible. Many years ago when I was in school, I read Don Quixote. I remember the story being about…
Fiction Writing, Guest Posts
Mrs. B and Her Polish Immigrant Heritage – Guest Post by Anita Kulina
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• •Book Reviews, Fiction Writing, Mystery, New Words Learned, Words
A Question of Devotion – a Review
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• •Polish Mrs. B is elderly and leads a quiet life in her neighborhood. She interacts with her friends at St. Mary’s Senior Citizen Center, has lunch in the afternoons with friends, and spends quiet evenings at home with her coffee, books, or the movie channel. Wearing her babushka and comfortable shoes, Mrs. B might possibly…
Fiction Writing, Writing, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Meteorologists, Thunderstorms, and Winds – How to Use Them in Your Writing
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• •A thunderstorm produces heavy rain and it accompanied by thunder and lightning. At times, it also produces hail and heavy, damaging winds. They are a force of nature, and when conditions are right, they unleash their fury. Unstable air or air that is heavy with water—wind will pick up water from the ground or a…
Author Spotlight, Fiction Writing
Ollie and Her Creation of Envisage: In Through the Mirror
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Creepy Doll Picture Writing Prompts
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• •Author Interviews, Writing
Amber Polo Interview – Shapeshifters, Libraries, and Fantastic Character Names
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• •Does the author believe that shapeshifters live among us? Has this author ever worked in a library? How does she feel about the existence of dog farms? How did she choose such awesome names for her characters? What advice does she have for writers? What was your inspiration for The Shapeshifters’ Library Series? I wanted…
Action/Adventure, Book Reviews, Fantasy, Fiction Writing, Mystery, New Words Learned, Paranormal, Suspense/Thrillers, Words
Recovered: The Shapeshifters’ Library Book 3 – a Review
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• •A story for young and old alike, Recovered: The Shapeshifters’ Library Book 3 takes place in a fantasy world full of dog-shifters, libraries, and books. The characters’ names—such as Sybilla Dinzelbacher Romano, Ms. Robin Quail-Bore, and Digby Manchester Dinzelbacher—are humorous as are the actions of the ones bearing those names. Shipsfeather Public Library has a…