I got a message today from an angry author who criticized my writing after I critiqued his. Sure, my comment was probably a bit too blunt, but this author branded himself as blunt, so what made him react so harshly to my words? Did I hit his sensitive spot? Was his ego damaged by my…
Less than a year ago I undertook a journey into the writing world. I had been writing since May 2010 but I wasn’t on Twitter and I didn’t have a blog. All the issues I was facing in my personal life made me feel like I needed an outlet. So I went out there and…
“Fifteen minutes to show me what you’re made of Fifteen minutes what are you afraid of I’ve seen it done it you wanna know the trade-off It’s heaven – it’s hell – being Geri Halliwell” *Dancing frenetically. Finally stops after five minutes and catches her breath.* See I was a huge Spice Girls fan when…
Today I welcome the amazing author and individual, Melissa Foster. As you know, I’m an active member of the Women’s Literary Cafe that you can check here at http://www.womensliterarycafe.com. I asked Melissa how she juggles writing and everything else in her life. She’s not only a bestselling author, but also a mother of six! Yes,…
Today I welcome Krystal Wade!! Hello Krystal! She gave us a big treat – an exclusive interview with her main female character starring in her epic debut Wilde’s Fire – I present to you: Katriona Wilde! Hello Katriona! Thank you for being here with us today! It’s really an honor. I know how busy you…
I wake up and I feel like throwing everything away. I’m not happy with a lot of things – does it mean I should surrender? I’m not sure what I’m fighting for anymore. This year should represent my revolution, a new beginning, a fresh start. Well there’s a lot I’d like to change to make…
Please visit http://thewriterscollection.com to read more stories… Once upon a time, on a far away planet called Euganea, lived a man with superior intelligence named Azthul. Azthul had learned how to read the sky, and he knew all the stars and constellations by heart. The Euganeans even said he was the best astronomer in the…
I opened a jar of jelly and I dipped a sweet finger deep in my mouth. You gave me a desperate look, like you wanted to share the sweetness with me too. But I shook my head. You couldn’t share anything with me yet. Because you were a toy soldier. A toy soldier. You followed…
Less than a year ago, we didn’t know each other. Sure, we worked in the same building, but we never got to interact. I didn’t have a clue you even existed. One day I was asked to help you on a project. No big deal. We didn’t really talk. Maybe a bit on the phone.…
Jaguar Sun by Martha Bourke My rating: 5 of 5 stars I usually don’t read YA fantasy. I can easily claim I’m a tough cookie when it comes to review books, because my taste level is extremely sensitive to bad editing, bad writing, stupid plot lines and idiotic characters. I say it how it is.…
The Manicheans 