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POINT OF VIEW: Keeping a Series Bible

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Series Bible

Fiction authors have a lot of things to keep track of in their books- – character descriptions, locations, plot details, and all the other things that go into constructing a world. It’s a complicated business, building an entire world. But what about when you want to write a series? When you’re working on a single story, the details are still (fairly) fresh in your mind, and it’s easy enough to flip back and forth through the text (or to use the search function) to find what you need. But writing a series multiplies the details you have to keep track … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Scott King

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Scott King

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Scott King – Scott King, an international best selling author, was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Ocean City, Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in film from Towson University, and his M.F.A. in film from American University. Until moving to follow his wife’s career, King worked as college professor teaching photography, digital arts, and writing related classes. He now works full time as an author. King’s non-fiction books are a … Read more

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QSF Reviews Eventide!

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Eventide Review - QSF

Just got my first review of Eventide – from QSF – and it’s a good one. Thanks, Maryann! “…a story of second chances, not only at life but a more positive future. Coatsworth’s writing here is pure, clean, and a little mysterious, with two very likable characters… “Eventide” will leave readers with something positive for today, and the future.” Read the Full Review Here Grab the Story here – Just 99¢

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Ficlet for Angel Martinez’s “A Fine Mess”

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A Fine Mess - Angel Martinez - Brimstone

Our friend Chris over at Wicked Faeries Reviews has posted an exclusive ficlet to go with Angel Martinez’s final book in the Brimstone series: “A Fine Mess”. Read it here

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ANNOUNCEMENT/REVIEW: A Fine Mess – Angel Martinez

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A Fine Mess - Angel Martinez - Brimstone

Angel Martinez has a new queer space opera comedy out, book seven in her Brimstone series: “A Fine Mess.” And there’s a giveaway! Beware the demon prince who’s sick and tired of running. Federico Duomo is dead, to begin with. But this is only the first bit of Shax’s problems resolved. Powerful crime lords and an obscenely wealthy oligarch are still determined to destroy him and his crew, and Fluffy’s original owner may be coming after the Brimstone now, too. It would be splendid to be able to take on one thing at a time. Adding to the external conflicts, … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: The Best Oreos

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Every writer has their vice. For some it’s the siren call of alcohol – a nightcap before bed to help drown out the muse’s voice, or a cold beer in the afternoon after a hard couple hard hours wrestling with plot bunnies and squirrels. Hey, anyone know the difference? I could never figure it out. For others, it’s the terrible lure of social media, a great place to avoid, you know, actually having to write something, while feeling good about yourself for posting all those fantastic writing memes to your Instagram account, Twitter feed, or Facebook page. For me, it’s … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: What’s in a Name? – Pat Henshaw

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What's in a Name? - Pat Henshaw

Pat Henshaw has a new Contemporary MM romance out, book one in the Foothills pride series: “What’s In a Name?” On his 30th birthday, barista Jimmy Patterson decides to get rip-roaring drunk after his roommate-boyfriend abandons him at a bar in the tiny California foothills town of Stone Acres where they have relocated from San Francisco. Jimmy is immediately rescued by the burly owner of Stonewall Saloon, who has had his eye on Jimmy since the first time he came in months before. Jimmy’s fine with being saved but wants to know the bartender’s real name since the guy has … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: My True Legacy

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Joyce Peterson

For my POV columns, I asked some of my writer friends what they’d like to see my write about. Angel asked this one: How can family history influence writers? It’s a really broad topic, one that touches on histocial events, genetics, and decisions and talents that can echo down generations. I can only answer it for myself and my own ancestors. I come from a solidly middle class American family, one that never had a lot of money but always seemed to have enough. After a couple divorces, my mother spent a fair amount of time on her own in … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT/GIVEAWAY: Kaje Harper

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Kaje Harper

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Giveaway Get Book One of the Tracefinder series free – see the end of this post for details. Today, my dear friend Kaje Harper, with whom Mark and I had the honor of hanging out for dinner at last year’s GRL – I get asked about my name a lot. It’s not something exotic, though. “Kaje” is pronounced just like “cage” – it’s an old nickname, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I’ve been … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Stark Divide – J. Scott Coatsworth

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The Stark Divide - J. Scott Coatsworth

J. Scott Coatsworth has a new queer sci fi book out book one in the Ariadne Cycle: “The Stark Divide.” This is a re-release. Some stories are epic. The Earth is in a state of collapse, with wars breaking out over resources and an environment pushed to the edge by human greed. Three living generation ships have been built with a combination of genetic mastery, artificial intelligence, technology, and raw materials harvested from the asteroid belt. This is the story of one of them—43 Ariadne, or Forever, as her inhabitants call her—a living world that carries the remaining hopes of … Read more