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The State of Black Sci F week 4: Giveaway and something about my novel
Back in 2010 I decided to participate in Nano for the first time. National Novel Writing Month, Nano for short, happens every November, and participants attempt to write 50,000 words in a month. I decided to write a sci fi … Continue reading
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Tagged black sci fi, Blog fest, lifelines, Raketh Namar, science fiction. sci fi
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Leading Action
Leading Action I blinked my eyes against the hot daylight. Drastic force had blown up the building complex. The broad end, the one that had contained the housing for the enemy’s troops, had been completely demolished, and the rest of … Continue reading
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Tagged counter terrorism, imagery, prompt
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Guest Post by Carolyn Howard-Johnson: Using “I” as a conceit
From me: I’ve always been interested in the different ways we can view language, so this post is right up my alley. Oh, yes, and do check out the new edition of Carolyn’s book, The Frugal Book Promoter From Carolyn: … Continue reading
Guest Post: The Pitalls of Creation, by Heather Haven
I’m in the process of creating a protagonist for a new humorous mystery series, called Persephone Cole and the _______ (insert subject here). It’s agony. Getting to know a person — even a fictitious one — takes time, thought, energy, … Continue reading
I Try “Creative Calisthenics” by Terri Main
I just started reading “Creative Calisthenics” by Terri Main. Being the person that I am, I started at the beginning of the book. The first exercise called for a pack of index cards (I didn’t have any handy), but the … Continue reading
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What Happened at the Library
I got to the library around 1 PM, but by that time all the good books were gone. All the books I wanted to read, that is. The new fiction had been picked over, and even the murder mysteries had … Continue reading
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Chuck and Al
“Shut the door.” “But, Chuck, what about the chicken?” “Al, you dummy, kick the chicken out into the yard and shut the door.” “What then?” “Wait until it stops moving, then bring it in to me.” “And after that?” “After … Continue reading
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Chuck’s Chicken
I rolled up to the takeout window at Chuck’s Chicken, Where The Chickens are Still Clucking and stuck my head out the open window, sucking in a large breath of the damp, heavy summer air. “Waddle it be, sweetie?” The … Continue reading
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Guest post by Brinda Berry: Talent is Cheap
Talent Is Cheap Stephen King said, “Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” From a man who has published 49 books thus far, these words speak … Continue reading
Writing Focus, Determination, Perseverance, and Positive Thinking By Karen Cioffi
Focus, determination, and perseverance are essential to just about every aspect of your life. Each characteristic is unique and together create a synergy. Focus is one’s ability to concentrate exclusively on a particular thing through effort or attention. Determination is … Continue reading
