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Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms is coming November 6th to eBook, Kindle Unlimited, paperback, and audio. A short eBook preorder will be available in late October, and the audiobook and paperback will be available on release day.



From USA Today Bestselling author Claire Kingsley, the stand-alone small-to Read more of this blog post »

Amelia Grant: What The New Chapter loved most about the first five chapters was how much emotional weight Jan Notzon managed to pack into them without ever feeling heavy-handed. The flashbacks to Jacob’s youth, the subtle details of his family’s history, and the glimpses into Grace’s fragile state a Read more of this blog post »

Psst, you can read the opening chapters of Rotting Trees (young adult, witchy, bad decision making) completely free: https://ko-fi.com/s/621e00a660 Read more of this blog post »

One of the best things that Lovecraft encapsulated was the fear of the unknown.

“I cannot think of the deep sea without shuddering at the nameless things that may at this very moment be crawling and floundering on its slimy bed, worshipping their ancient stone idols and carving their own detestable l

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Every writer that I know wishes to reach readers in a way that changes them; makes the reader see things differently including themselves. But writers mostly never know if even a single reader has been touched. If you’ve been strongly affected by something you read, let the author know by posting a Read more of this blog post »

One of my most daunting struggles in writing “Catterton” was deciding whether it would be best to be traditionally published or if indie publishing could give me the control I so desired.

In the publishing space, it’s sometimes considered a red flag when authors struggle to obtain a literary agent, s Read more of this blog post »

When You’re an Empath, Everyone Thinks You’re Mother Teresa

People automatically assume that if you’re an empath, you must spend your nights crying over stray animals and sobbing at the end of Titanic. That you’re some kind of emotional sponge, a free psychologist, psychiatrist, and volunteer for eve Read more of this blog post »

Book 2 in the Fortune's Creek series comes out soon. Meet Emma and Aiden in Fortune's Mistake. A dislike to love, opposites attract small town romantic suspense.

الأصدقاء الأكارم.. القراء الأعزاء
توفرت رواية (الصومعة ) حالياً على منصة أبجد
وعلى مواقع بيع الكتب عبر النت
وخلال أسبوع ستكون في المكتبات
أتمنى لكم قراءة ممتعة

I am happy to provide advance reader copies of The Save Humanity Chronicles.

Please DM me if interested :)

Hi, folks,

Jen Twimom was kind enough to include my book TIME LIMITS in her Saturday Snippet column. Many thanks to her.

Here’s the link to the Snippet: https://twimom227.com/2025/10/sunday-...

Check out Jen’s excellent snippets and book reviews here:  https://twimom227.com.

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🌿 The Fragrance of Christ — A Journey of Faith, Presence, and Surrender

By Guy E. Mellott

Have you ever walked into a room and sensed something beautiful you couldn’t quite describe? A stillness. A peace. A presence that changes the air itself.
That’s what The Fragrance of Christ is about — not a perfu Read more of this blog post »

Right before dinner we play “one thing from the heart.” I ask: “What was hard today? What was good?” I listen. I don’t fix. Then we switch.

It takes five minutes, but our whole evening softens—fewer fights, easier bedtime. For us, it works better than long lectures.

Want a simple week of evening anc

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This is one of my favorite quotes from A Dark Horizon. I was trying to figure out what my dragon riders were like and build their own identity. And I wanted to include some danger and a hint of things to come in the series.

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Hello All! As we finish one magazine, the creation of another begins! We have begun accepting advertising for the upcoming Winter Edition 2025. Even though the official release date for the magazine isn't until December 20th, I always try to finish this one early so that it can potentially be a Chri Read more of this blog post »

New release perfect for Halloween! The audio book of Holiday Tales from Fairyland, performed by the gifted and talented Brian Cheney!

“draws upon the current political climate in a light-hearted story of love, acceptance and learning… Cheeky, sweet, and rip-roaringly fun…shrouded in romance and accep Read more of this blog post »

Crown Cipher Publishing has agreed that once this giveaway ends, it will be free for 3 additional days on Amazon. Read it, enjoy it, and let your heart heal and break and know you are not alone.

NEW ROMANTIC THRILLER, FEAR OF FLAMES, coming to Amazon and Kindle Unlimited October 20.

If you read on any other platform, please pre-order today. This epic romantic thriller will be exclusive to Amazon from Oct. 20 - January 20.

Check out the review on Goodreads

Fear of Flames: Romantic Thriller
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Hi! Thank you for joining me here. I’d like to connect with you about books, writing, and life. My posts will likely vary in length and not adhere to a strict schedule, but I’d love to hear from you any time.

Since this is my first post I thought I’d start with children's books, where my love of read Read more of this blog post »

Oh gosh. The fact that this is the last one is INSANE.
one last super random quote . . .
“I wished I could give them some sense that they could still dream, that they still had a reason to dream and believe they could still do or be anything. They needed to know that they had futures. We all needed Read more of this blog post »

Good morning peeps! To those who are currently homeschooling or thinking about it, this is a great book for you .it is available on Kindle unlimited at no cost for a limited time. Alternatively, you can purchase this in the paperback version.

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Earlier this morning, I noticed a modest uptick in my Kindle Direct Publishing royalties—someone picked up a paperback copy of Save Me the Aisle Seat, my first self-published book. It’s a collection of movie reviews originally written for the now-closed site Epinions, and while it’s not my favor Read more of this blog post »

Hear ye! Hear ye! Part 2 of John: Volume 27 of our Heavenly Citizens series is available.

Light for the blind, Shepherd for the sheep, Life for the dead, King and Servant and Sin Offering for the people. His name is Jesus.

Enter through the Door of the sheepfold and meet your Shephe

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It has officially been a week since Child of the Forest hit the world, and I’m still wrapping my head around it. People I’ve never met are reading about Mara, Aria, and Celestine while I’m sitting here sipping coffee and trying to remember what sleep is.

The launch rush has settled into that calm str Read more of this blog post »

This year, I'm taking part in the Writober challenge.
Every day I write a four line poem, using the Inktober prompts, and I want to combine them into a story about a romantic girl on her quest for love. Good luck to me!
I'm not an artist, and I don't aspire to become one, but I'm illustrating my story Read more of this blog post »

In yesterday's post (about the "soft stuff") I quoted award-winning author, Alexander Boldizar, on the importance of long-form fiction. 

In other words, big novels.

Not necessarily epic 500,000-word fantasy novels. But books in the 90,000 to 150,000 word range. My first novel, Much Ado About Corona —

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Finding God in Vegas: A Gen X Spiritual Awakening
Donald Harold Young
Hugh House Press, 338 pages, (ebook) $10, 9798998827112
(Reviewed: September, 2025)

In Finding God in Vegas, Donald Harold Young offers a candid, reflective spiritual memoir that
traces his path from corporate success and materia Read more of this blog post »

Hello! Check out my blog at www.ryanlawrenceauthor.ca. There, you’ll find my new interview with Glenn Quigley, a Gay Historical & Paranormal Romance author and proud Irishman! In this interview, Glenn and I discuss various topics, including the importance of diverse body types in romance fiction, hi Read more of this blog post »

Since Farm Pond's release it has risen (and fallen) to 2,476,185th in Amazon rankings. I know this because I check once or twice every day. There are a lot of books out there. It might take several lifetimes of reading before someone finally arrives at my book.

I can only imagine a library with 2,476 Read more of this blog post »

The weather here in New York is unbelievable for this time of year. I love that I can keep my door open while I write the next chapter of "My Work in Progress." It's also great to sit outdoors with a new book.

If you're searching for a new YA or Kindle Unlimited read look no further than these lists Read more of this blog post »

BLURB:

One stranded female on the run from her stalker.

Two protective, small-town best friends now willing to do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

Three people in love becoming prey for the obsessed hunter lurking in the shadows.

And to think.

This is only the beginning.

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I couldn’t deny that my pounding headache and my nausea at dinner could be anything other than altitude sickness. That night my heart pounded if I so much as turned over in bed. I lay awake and wondered if I’d be able to achieve the main object of our trip: a hike to Machu Picchu via the 15,200-foot Read more of this blog post »

Η Αναζήτηση του Οφιομαχητή, Τόμος 6



Έχοντας τελειώσει με τις δουλειές του στην Ιχθυδάτια, ο Οφιομαχητής αναζητά πάλι το χαμένο παρελθόν του το οποίο μοιάζει τώρα άμεσα συνδεδεμένο με τους Τρομερούς Καπνούς – τους πειρατές που έχουν εμφανιστεί τον τελευταίο καιρό και τρομοκρατούν τα λιμάνια όλων των η Read more of this blog post »

So recently I thought it would be fun to interview artists on my blog in addition to author interviews. Painters, sculptors, really any visual medium is welcome. If anyone is interested in participating, it’d be as easy as emailing me through my website to set one up. I’d send a template of question Read more of this blog post »

It was so much fun the first time that I'm squeezing in one more giveaway before Orphanland's 11/12/25 pub date. Giveaway begins on Oct 10!

I have been receiving lately many messages from people showing interest in my work.

I want to sincerely thank you for reaching out.
This is the best a writer can get: recognition and appreciation.

I find your words motivating and I have been deeply moved by them.

Thank you!

yours,
William Read more of this blog post »

Last updated: 7 Oct 2025

If you’re searching for lesbian romance books 2025, this is your one-stop guide. I’ve curated the best lesbian romance books 2025 for fans of sapphic romcoms, opposites-attract slow burns, found family, and feel-good HEAs. Bookmark this lesbian romance books 2025 list, vote i Read more of this blog post »

One project that surprised me recently was how quickly my dark romance anthology piece poured out. This story, Twisted Tulip, is part of a multi-author anthology releasing next spring, and it is nothing like anything I have written before.

It is gritty. Obsession driven. Set against foggy tulip field Read more of this blog post »

 

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Fall is in the air. Pumpkins are on the porch. What a great time to curl up with a good book and read by the fire, or while lying in grass on the dwindling days of sunshine kissing your skin. Finley’s Song has been getting some very appreciated attention lately. I am especially grateful for this lov Read more of this blog post »

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Rosetta and her daughter travel Great Britain and Ireland to locate a missing person.
(Book 5 of 5)A. Nation Read more of this blog post »

Some chapters write themselves. Others bleed through the page.

Chapters 38–40 complete.
Mission on target.



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