I am (happy? sad?) to release a new flash fiction, urban fantasy drama. This story is the closest I’ve come to writing about myself and what’s going on in my life. Many families are decimated by cancer each day. Yeah, this story goes there. The …
Read MoreEnjoying a better book diet.
I fear a world where everyone reads the same stuff. A new year just turned and with it came troves of book lists telling us all about the most best and/or most popular reads of 2015. Gaggles of readers are now catching up with what …
Read MoreShellycoat the Bogle and Old Gregg #FolkloreThursday
The Bogle (Bogey Man) is a type of Scottish/Northumbrian folkloric creature. One particular Bogle, Shellycoat, is somewhat of a trickster, preferring to confuse and frighten its victims instead of using violence. Shellycoat wears — you might suspect — a coat of sea-shells adorned with seaweed. …
Read MoreMuch respect and many thanks to Philip Pullman.
Because of the Oxford Literary Festival's attitude to paying speakers (they don't) I can't remain as a Patron any longer. I've resigned. — Philip Pullman (@PhilipPullman) January 13, 2016 I have to say that Mr. Pullman’s stance touches on something close to the hearts of …
Read MoreReview of Ten Thousand Days by C.D. Gallant-King (Michelle Reads)
Truth be told when my hubby picked up a copy of Gallant-King‘s 10k Days (yes I’m thinking of 10K from Z Nation as I type this), I read the description and immediately squirreled it away for myself, kindle and all. I have to say, I’ve …
Read MoreFlash Reviews (Michelle Reads)
I posted most of these reviews on goodreads. Many of my reviews will be short and to the point so I’ll usually list a few together like this every so often. Power Elements Of Story Structure (Power Elements Of Fiction Book 1) by Rebecca LuElla …
Read More5 Fantasy-Inspiring Landscapes v.1 #writespiration #landscapes
Siebengebirge (Seven Hills), Germany A hill range along the Rhein in Germany that evokes images of serpents and dragons. Popular among tourists, much of this volcanic landscape is accessible through and protect by the Seven Hills Nature Park. Paradise Valley, New Zealand Peter Jackson has …
Read MoreWhere to find my stuff.
FU, Santa! Listen to FU, Santa! Free Kindle Version of FU, Santa! Ravens in the Sky Free intro to Ravens in the Sky on Inkitt. Full Kindle Version Full Print Copy Ethereal Princess (Written with Anthony Black): Free on Inkitt.
Read MoreGoals for 2016
Publish “Torrent”, a 40,000 word Sci-fi novella. Publish the sequel to “Ravens in the Sky”. Publish “The God Rule”, a dystopian sci-fi short story, as part of an anthology. By the end of 2016 I hope to have these things done and to continue working …
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