Elisabeth Zguta's Blog
October 24, 2025
New Book to Shout Out About
A new Indie Author Listed with the EZ Indie Press site Angelyn Sherrod is a crime fiction writer, who adds much flavor to her words. Her short stories have been published in the Malice In Memphis Anthologies. Check them out via the links on her EZ Indie Press page, here. I have always enjoyed her…
March 21, 2025
No Twists for Twists’ Sake: Earn Your Ending
Today’s post is by author Kathleen Barber. Imagine you’ve just picked up the latest buzzy thriller, the one that has everyone on social media raving … No Twists for Twists’ Sake: Earn Your Ending I don’t usually repost things but— This is solid advice by Kathleen Barber that always needs repeating….earn the ending! We have…
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March 1, 2025
Always looking for more time to WRITE
This has been a cold winter for most, so I am grateful to be living in sunny Florida again. This is our third time settling here, and hopefully, the last major move for us. We swam in December! I’ve waited sixteen years for a pool again, and I’m enjoying every swim day. Finally, my hubby…
November 8, 2023
Truth In Words
Words are important. Words convey information, thoughts, feelings, and ideals. In fiction, a reader expects an honesty laying beneath the words. Yes, we use techniques to get our point across or to divulge the intentions of characters, whether good or evil, etc., but the overall work intends to tell a truth. We use villains and…
October 18, 2022
The Storyteller
Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself! ~Plato
October 10, 2022
Staying Positive
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars and see yourself running with them.”― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
September 8, 2022
RIP Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II: The Monarch Who Ruled Over Britain for 70 Years Has Died Aged 96 https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_ap...
March 14, 2022
Stand With Ukraine
#StandWithUkraine Here are a few lines by Taras Shevchenko beloved Ukrainian poet from 1800's - same sentiment today by the people in Ukraine. #freedom #StopWar
December 29, 2021
2022 Be Ready – Be Free
This is the time to be brutely honest, strong, and brave with yourself.
September 19, 2021
Character Choices
Don't confine your writing. Be Brave. Try new perspectives, let the characters be revealed from many angles. The plot may move the story along, but it's the characters that keep the reader turning pages.
