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Welcome Cyrus Keith, Author of The Nadia Project
Before I introduce Cyrus Keith, I would like to say I’m in the middle of reading Becoming Nadia, Book One of the Nadia Project, and relishing every word. What Cyrus has in common with Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein, informally known as the “Big Three” of science fiction writers, is his ability…
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One of Our Stars, Penny Ehrenkranz, Talks About Her Life and Work
Okay, I’m prejudice. Penny is not only a fine writer but also a first-rate editor. I should know, I’m lucky enough to have her edit my Alvarez Family Murder Mystery Series. Penny is knowledgeable, insightful, knows what I’m trying to say (only better), and just plain tops! I absolutely love working with an editor of…
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Maggie Lyons, Children’s Writer and Editor
We are nothing if not diverse writers at Muse! Join me now in welcoming Maggie Lyons, best known for her work in the field of children’s books and magazines. Maggie is also an editor and is sharing some of her editing tips with us today. Thank you, Maggie!See below for some grammatical advice from this…
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Dale Thompson’s Back, and We’ve Got Him!
What’s a blogging event without another visit from our Dale? More from this diverse and talented author, writing under the pen name of Pat Dale. Dale reveals a lot more about himself this time around. By the way, this is PG13, for sure! Second Session with Pat DaleThe Evil Within will be released next week,…
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Welcome Wendy Laharnar, author of The Unhewn Stone
I’m pleased to say Wendy’s book, The Unhewn Stone, placed in two categories in recent the Preditors and Editors Poll, 3rd in Young Adults and 2nd for e-book Cover Artwork (done by Tiger Matthews). For more on this delightful lady and her book, see below: Thank you for inviting me to your place Heather. I’m…
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Welcome the Prolific Writer, Marva Dasef
Today we’re meeting two of the central characters from Marva’s book, Missing, Assumed Dead, which is a Top Ten Winner of the Preditor/Editor Readers Poll in Mysteries, 2012 Isn’t Mitch a hunk? The only thing I’ve ever found in the desert was sagebrush. MITCH My name is Mitch Caldwell and I’m a deputy Sheriff in…
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Welcome Brian Knight, author of Born of Blood
Here’s a chance to get to know Brian better. He writes a thought provoking interview: 1. What is your favorite book? Well, I would say my favorite series is The Lord of the Rings. My favorite nonfiction book is the Bible and my favorite novel is The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks. 2. What…
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Welcome The One, The Only, BarbaraE (Ehrentreu)
This is a personal treat for me. Barbara was a real pal in Montreal, shuffling my cousin, Grace, and I around almost all the time in her rental car. We had a lot of laughs that weekend. BarbaraE is a talented, fun woman and it is my pleasure to have her on This and That.…
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Welcome Rosemary Morris, author of Tangled Love Child
There’s nothing like an historical novelist to give a blog a little class. Rosemary is using names I can’t even pronounce. But, hey, what is a day without learning something new? And having read an excerpt of her novel (see chapter one below), she’s a terrific writer! But first, her interview: 1. What is your…
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Welcome Kristen Battestella, One Gorgeous Author!
Can I call ’em or what? Kristen is also quite a writer. Here’s a sample of what she can do:Humanity: A Letter from Gaston, Book 6 in my Fate and Fangs: Tales from the Vampire Family series with Muse It Up Publishing, is available Now from Muse It Up Publishing! Happy Friday the 13th Indeed!!!!…
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Welcome Diane Barr, author of Out of the Shade
One look at Diane’s author picture, and you know this a woman who is colorful, imaginative and lives life to the fullest. Just my kinda gal! She gives a great interview, too! See below: 1. What is your favorite book? Guilty Pleasures and A Kiss of Shadows (both by Laurell K. Hamilton) 2. Who is…
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Welcoming S.J. Clarke, author of Mind Over Matter
A short story about Sandra (S.J.). We both attended the Montreal Retreat this past November, and the day of departure, Sandra insisted I take some of her goodies to munch on for the plane ride home. The bag was sealed with a darling fabric flower, which I have to this day. She was this way…