A guest post by Abigail Shepherd A friend asked me the other day if I thought people would be intimidated by the fact that I’m a published author. I had to admit that I hadn’t thought …
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Platform Building Tips and Tricks
Many new writers balk at platform building, but I argue that it is something that should be embraced. We all need a tribe, a group of people who are solidly in our corner, supporting us and fighting …

5 Reasons Why You Should Start Building Your Writing Platform
When I finally finished writing my fourth book, I decided it was time to start thinking about publishing the most polished of my manuscripts. Like I did with writing, I immersed myself in weeks of research. I …
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Talking Politics and Martians with Author Willie Handler
There is nothing quite like satire for opening the mind and eyes to current issues. Perhaps it is because that mode of writing breaks past normal barricades, catching the reader off guard and revealing things about themselves …
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Daily Bread: Feeding the Soul
I often consume what I call my daily bread: Poems, short stories, lines from Proust, conversations with loved ones, and of course, plenty actual bread and wine. There is definitely a sensual aspect to my spirituality. Right …

Midnight Chase V
Sam is tired of living life through the books she reads, so she dashes out of her apartment in the middle of the night. But she may be in for more than she bargains for when she …

Midnight Chase IV
Sam is tired of living life through the books she reads, so she dashes out of her apartment in the middle of the night. But she may be in for more than she bargains for when she …

Just Keep Writing
I like to spend my Sunday’s reflecting on life. Considering my obsessions with writing and reading, that means reflecting on my work and the work of other authors. Recently I had my first every bullying episode as …

Write Your Heart Out
Sometimes writing feels a lot like trying to fill a bathtub with water using a flour sifter. With a blindfold on. Whilst someone smacks you repeatedly over the head with a fly swatter. It can be a …