Many of you will remember author R.A. McCandless from the fantastic article he contributed to Tibetan Lemonade, “The Dragon Test.” Now you have an opportunity to win a copy of his novel, Tears of Heaven. Entering the …
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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 …

How to Write a Novel & Hold Down a Demanding Job
Guest Post by Caroline Elvin, Author & Freelance Writer It’s no easy feat to write a novel, but doing it whilst holding down a full-time job can be a whole separate challenge in itself. Whilst writing my …
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Bending the Thriller Genre with S.T. Hoover
There are times in every writer’s or reader’s life when he or she comes across a concept or synopsis that produces chills. I love the excitement that comes when I’ve found a book that I just can’t …

Observe More Than You Can
It is easy to get caught up in our chaotic lives and forget to look around. As Wordsworth so poetically put it, “The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay …

Carve Out Your Talent
Get out there! Create yourself. Find your rebirth. Carve out your talent. Through the blood, sweat, and tears, you will find your success.

How to Write a Novel & Hold Down a Demanding Job
Guest Post by Caroline Elvin, Author & Freelance Writer It’s no easy feat to write a novel, but doing it whilst holding down a full-time job can be a whole separate challenge in itself. Whilst writing my …
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Spine Tingling Mystery-Romance with Author Ellen Read
Mystery, intrigue and romance. That's what author Ellen Read brings to the table with her latest Novel, The Dragon Sleeps. Ellen took some time to answer my endless questions about her story, her writing process, and what …
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Charting Your Novel
The sun crept behind the towering Cascade Mountains, turning the sky red. My kitchen glowed, the ruddy light reflecting off of dirty dishes and a mottled counter top. I’d been writing for three weeks and had just …