tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82448031928447243282024-02-06T23:56:26.080-05:00Rambling Voices In My HeadNot all the voices are mine. The books speak to me...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747336522339473849noreply@blogger.comBlogger308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244803192844724328.post-30976044384522894622018-04-20T03:00:00.000-04:002018-04-20T03:00:03.939-04:00Great Horror Series Prequel! <div>
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When the neighbours complain about the smell, the manager unlocks the apartment to have a look around. <br />
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While waiting for the police to arrive, he notices a letter pinned to the gruesome contraption that holds a body strapped to it. <br />
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The Haunted Story: Dead Letter is an amazingly powerful, though short introduction to what I expect to be an amazing series. Horrifically spell-binding, Copeland captivates his reader with ease. The questions it stirs in the mind make you recoil and turn the page to learn more. I am certainly looking forward to reading the next, and longer, installment. I'm just glad he's already working on it!</div>
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Antony M. Copeland lives in Dalton, in the North-West of England. He's the lead admin of the popular Facebook group, Creative Writers and has learned a lot from the experience. In October 2017 he spoke with a very successful self-published author and decided to take the plunge himself. </div>
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He writes Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Ghost stories, and often reveals the depressing and macabre aspects of life. Even the most innocent and cheerful characters are not immune from life's harsh sting in his books.</div>
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He describes himself as a geek-goth and loves to read, watch and play his favoured genres as much as he loves to write them. Just don't get him started on zombies!<br />
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<b>Great research also</b><br />This is one of the goriest, most visceral stories I've read. Makes the hairs on your neck stand. Only other story that made me feel that way was Stephen King's, The Raft where someone was pulled through the cracks of a raft. Anthony Copeland gives a detailed description of his death machine's purpose and it makes you want to run far, far away.<br />Great research also. I recommend it to lovers of horror. Nice read on a Friday The 13th!<br /><br /><br /><br />4.0 out of 5 stars</div>
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<b>The Goal is to Be a Ghost</b><br />I'm glad I downloaded this in time for Halloween!<br />The story is written entirely as a letter from the main character/narrator to whoever so happens to pick it up. It made me happy to see that the narrator shares much of the same sentiments about ghosts and the afterlife as I do, and the writing is smooth enough to make this an easy read. My only complaint is that there is a bit too much detail about the different notebooks he kept for his research and the various histories and lore that he studied when there should be more detail about his actual death or even what he plans to do after he achieves his goal and becomes a ghost. Alas, the narrator probably didn't think that part through, making the story all the more tragic.<br />I am excited for part two! Whether it will be a continuation of this character's journey or if the machine will claim another victim, I am sure it will be a juicy read.<br /><br /><br /><br />5.0 out of 5 stars</div>
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<b>A brilliant, short witty story</b><br />I was amused by the whole ghost story. I wanted more of it, but it's only a letter. I imagined mydelf finding a letter like this for real in an attic or some hidden place. I'm glad I read it and I'd like to know what happens next. This story will entertain anybody who finds curiousity in mystery. The author is dynamic, the story was well explained and I can't wait to read more from him.<br /><br /><br /><br />5.0 out of 5 stars</div>
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<b>Fine piece of short horror</b><br />Wow. A powerful piece of writing. Starts out slow and descriptive, but the ending...geesh! Reminded me of other fine short horror pieces, where as you read you delve deeper into a sick and twisted mind. I look forward to more stories from you!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eris-Human-Payton-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B00CC2OTW4"><b><i>To Eris - Human</i></b></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The long-awaited second book in the Payton Chronicles is almost here! In fact... Today is the day I reveal the cover to the world!</span></div>
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Identical twins Beau and Duane Winston might share the same devastatingly handsome face, but where Beau is outgoing and sociable, Duane is broody and reserved. This is why perpetually level-headed Jessica James has been in naïve and unhealthy infatuation with Beau Winston for most of her life. Whereas Duane and Jessica have always been adversaries. She can't stand him, and she's pretty sure he can't stand the sight of her...</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's Rhosyn's birthday! To celebrate, we have a special <a href="http://booklikes.com/giveaways/show/2401/marella-morgan-sheppard">GIVEAWAY </a>message from this amazing author, Morgan Sheppard (an amazing lady and writer)</span>:<br />
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"I am offering three copies of the <i>Young Adult, Fantasy</i> novella that started it all - <b><u>Marella</u></b>. This is the prequel which leads onto <b><u>Water Weaver</u></b>. <br />
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Yet when the day comes where their fates will be decided, doubts and insecurities creep into Marella’s mind. What happens when you don’t get what you wish for? And what happens if you do? At this time of their lives, when their paths are about to take Marella and Daren to different places, will they get what they wish for?<br />
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Bradan gave Marella a beaming smile, “I knew I liked you for a reason. Orabel may be mischievous, but I couldn’t have asked for a better Partner. I know you will be happy with yours, even if you aren’t lucky enough to have a duck,” he said, all the time smiling. <br />
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Marella laughed and said, “Somehow I don’t think it’s just Orabel that is mischievous. I think she’s a lucky duck.”<br />
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Riva gasped, Edlin laughed, and Bradan coughed, as he tried to get his laughter under control. <br />
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“Oh, I bet you’ve had your hands full with this one,” he said to Edlin and Riva. “No chastisements necessary, Riva,” he added. “You’re quite right, Marella. In my youth, I did get up to some pranks, which I really couldn’t tell you about now that I’m a mature and sensible adult,” he said hurriedly, as he saw Riva looking at him with a gleam in her eyes.<br />
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“Hmmm,” said Riva and continued down the hallway.<br />
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“Come and see me later and I’ll tell you some stories,” whispered Bradan to Marella, eyes twinkling and a smile across his face.<br />
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“I heard that,” said Edlin with a serious look. “You’ll do no such thing, Marella…,” he added and paused. Then as a smile broke free, he whispered to both Bradan and Marella, “…unless I can come with you.” <br />
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The young maiden, Marella, was born to the island of Wraidd Elfennol, a place balanced by the four elements of nature – Earth, Air, Fire and Water. The essence of each element contained in sacred artefacts ensuring the balance of life.<br />
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Every year, the community from across the island gather for the Summer Solstice. It is at this celebration the Lords and Ladies of Wraidd Elfennol make an astounding announcement. The sacred artefacts are missing. They then proclaim that four individuals, along with their animal Life Partners, will be selected to restore the balance.<br />
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Failure is not an option or the world as they know it will cease to exist.<br />
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“Wow, you really know how to get the party started,” said a voice mockingly from nearby.<br />
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As Marella looked around she saw a man leaning on the tree next to them. They had been so engrossed with what Lani was saying; none of them had noticed him standing there. He was quite tall and well-built but lean, with dark brown hair that was short and spiky and deep brown eyes. He was leaning back with one knee bent up, his foot resting against the trunk, and his arms were folded across his chest.<br />
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He cocked an eyebrow sardonically at Marella as she looked at him. “Have you seen enough now?” he asked.<br />
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Marella felt a slight glow on her cheeks as she looked away.<br />
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He pushed himself away from the tree and sauntered over to them. He sat down with his legs folded and gave them all a sarcastic smile.<br />
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“Who are you?” asked Daren calmly. He didn’t like how this stranger had interrupted them, but he thought he might have some idea as to who he might be.<br />
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“I’m Kai and I complete this little… circle,” he said, moving his finger around. “I’m Fire.”<br />
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“You mean you represent Fire,” said Marella, lifting her face slightly into the air.<br />
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“No, little girl, I mean I am Fire so you’d better make sure you don’t get burnt,” Kai answered her.<br />
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To his surprise, Marella burst out laughing. “Oh please, do you practice saying that to get the ultimate effect?” she chuckled.<br />
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I am a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and a lover. I am many things, been given many labels, but I can say that I am just ‘simple complicated me’. Always a prolific reader and dabbler in my younger days with short stories, poems, and limericks, I am now creating my own fantasy worlds.<br />
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<br />Parapsychology 101 Amateur parapsychologist, James Franklin, heads back to university with the intent of capturing the eye of his affection, Dr. Regina Adams, a professor of parapsychology. James' 'crush' quickly turns to love despite his discoveries of her unsavory, dark secrets and dangerous connections of the underworld of metaphysics. In his class, James finds two friends of equal psychic abilities that are devoted to him in bringing justice and love to the world freeing the ominous threat of the metaphysical darkness. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Reggie comes back strong with her fully restored mind, psychic abilities, and rightfully finds her place next to James. Dark clouds hover as the forces of darkness aren't quite finished with our quartet of the light. What horrors face the Die Zauberei and what's in store for those Carrying the Torch of Light? Will Reggie and James finally have their peace and contentment with one another? How will the Keepers deal with what is coming from the darkness?</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">June doesn’t remember anything — not even the sister she had always admired. With the aid of the sisters’ memory jar, Skylar wants nothing more than to help June regain what she has lost. While her kidnapper is still out there wanting to finish what he started, the Austin family struggles to keep it together.</span></div>
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Krissa needs to find the portal and figure out how to use the magical key she found before the people who killed her parents find it, otherwise her parents’ sacrifice meant nothing and an entire world will be in danger. But nothing makes sense to her since arriving at “Grandma” Athey Boske’s farm. </div>
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Krissa and her friends need to uncover the shielded mastermind behind the coup that killed so many before he deals another devastating blow, otherwise they may not survive. But danger awaits them around every bend of this horrendous quest to protect the newly reclaimed throne. Will the cost prove too much?<br />
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Secrets uncovered, powers received, devastating truths, pains & loss -- all foretold in the song of the Philo birds.<br />
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Krissa and her friends need to recover the stolen Jewel of Nirel before the thieves' army takes over Tunuftol, otherwise war will befall them. But they must return to save Earth too. Can they save both worlds and return the jewel to it's rightful owners before it's too late?<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">For: Giva De Vine</span></i></b> will be out for edits and to beta readers this summer!!!<br /><br />Well... here is the amazing new cover that I got from<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.rockingbookcovers.com/">Rocking Book Covers</a>.</span><br />
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<i>“Have you kissed anyone, Casey?” Decker asked after we spread out the blanket and sat down cross-legged at the end of the dock.</i></div>
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<i>I laughed. “No, Deck. Guys don’t want to kiss me.”</i></div>
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<i>“That’s not true,” he said.</i></div>
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<i>“Then how come I’m seventeen and I’ve never been kissed?”</i></div>
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<i>He looked down at his hands, fidgeting in his lap. </i></div>
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<i>“Decker?” I asked sternly. What did he do?</i></div>
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<i>“I may have threatened a few of the guys on the team.”</i></div>
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<i>“What?! Why? How?” I couldn’t believe he did that. No wonder guys never talked to me, let alone kissed me. I knew I was plain and all, but still. There’s someone for everyone, right? All<br />
those guys that talked to me and he chased away…</i></div>
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<i>“None of those guys are good enough for you.”</i></div>
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<i>“Shouldn’t that be for me to decide?” I cross my arms over my chest, downright pissed off now. </i></div>
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How dare he?</div>
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<i>“I’m sorry, Case.”</i></div>
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<i>“Hmmf.” I stared off into the water, ignoring him.</i></div>
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<i>Decker sighed. “You know what? I’m not sorry. I don’t want you kissing other guys and that’s that.”</i></div>
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<i>My eyes snapped back to his. “Excuse me?”</i></div>
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<i>“You heard me,” he said, looking down at his hands again.</i></div>
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<i>“Yeah, I heard you. That’s a bunch of crap, Decker. You can’t just run interference all my life.” If I wasn’t sitting, I would have stomped my feet.</i></div>
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<i>“Wanna bet?”</i></div>
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<i>I rolled my eyes. Arguing with him was useless. He was the most stubborn person I knew, next to myself of course.</i></div>
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<i>“Whatever, Decker.”</i></div>
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<i>He sighed again. “</i>I<i> want to be your first kiss,” he whispered, so quietly I barely heard him.</i></div>
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<i>“What did you just say?”</i></div>
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<i>He looked up at me. “I said I want to be your first kiss.”</i></div>
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<i>“What? Why? Decker?” I didn’t know what to say. Where was this coming from? Decker wants to kiss me? Why?</i></div>
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<i>“Because when I think back to my first kiss, I want it to be a happy memory. And Casey, all my memories with you are happy ones.”</i></div>
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<i>I felt tears well up in my eyes. Well, if that wasn’t the sweetest thing Decker Abrams had ever said to me. And I’d be his first kiss, too? Gorgeous Decker Abrams has never kissed a girl? </i></div>
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<i>He groaned at the tears. “Don’t cry, Case.”</i></div>
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<i>“Happy tears, Deck. Happy tears,” I smiled at him.</i></div>
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<i>“So you’ve really never kissed a girl before?” I still found that hard to believe, but Decker had never lied to me before. </i></div>
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<i>He shook his head. “No. I wanted it to be special, you know?”</i></div>
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<i>I nodded, “Yeah, I know.”</i></div>
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<i>“So can I?” he asked, scooting closer to me on the blanket.</i></div>
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<i>“Can you what?” He moved even closer. </i></div>
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<i>“Kiss you?” I could feel his breath on my face, he was so close.</i></div>
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<i>“Please,” I whispered, closing my eyes.</i></div>
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<i>His lips brushed mine and I felt tingles all over my body. His lips were so soft, yet so firm. Suddenly his tongue was pressed against the seam of my lips. It was such a strange sensation. I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to do, but I wanted to taste him, too. </i></div>
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<i>I opened my mouth and our tongues danced against one another. Touching and twisting, each sampling what the other had to offer. He finally put his arms around me and pulled me close to him. The kiss was amazing and seemingly never-ending, despite the awkward position we were twisted into. He eventually ended it with three short pecks on my lips. </i></div>
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<i>As he pulled away we both opened our eyes. He smiled, so did I. </i></div>
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<i>“Wow,” I said.</i></div>
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<i>“Wow,” he agreed. </i></div>
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<i>“Can we do that again?” I asked.</i></div>
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It's Halloween! The weather is getting colder as the days get shorter. Tomorrow (only hours from now) starts the annual NaNoWriMo challenge. National Novel Writing Month happens every November.<br />
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National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) believes stories matter. The event began in 1999, and in 2005, National Novel Writing Month became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.</div>
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NaNoWriMo’s programs now include National Novel Writing Month in November, <a href="http://campnanowrimo.org/" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3a6d7d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Camp NaNoWriMo</a>, <a href="http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3a6d7d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">the Young Writers Program</a>, <a href="http://nanowrimo.org/come-write-in" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3a6d7d; text-decoration: none;">Come Write In</a>, and <a href="http://nanowrimo.org/now-what" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3a6d7d; text-decoration: none;">the “Now What?” Months</a>.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">325,142 participants, including 81,311 students and educators in <a href="http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3a6d7d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">the Young Writers Program</a>,</strong> started the month as auto mechanics, out-of-work actors, and middle school English teachers. They walked away novelists.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">803 volunteer Municipal Liaisons</strong> guided <a href="http://nanowrimo.org/regions" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3a6d7d; text-decoration: none;">615 regions on six continents</a>.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">849 libraries, bookstores, and community centers</strong> opened their doors to novelists through the <a href="http://nanowrimo.org/come-write-in" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3a6d7d; text-decoration: none;">Come Write In program</a>.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">55,774 Campers</strong> tackled a writing project—novel or not—at <a href="http://campnanowrimo.org/" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3a6d7d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Camp NaNoWriMo</a>.</li>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Over 250 NaNoWriMo novels have been traditionally published.</strong><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> They include Sara Gruen’s </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Water for Elephants</em><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, Erin Morgenstern’s </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Night Circus</em><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, Hugh Howey’s </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wool</em><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, Rainbow Rowell’s </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fangirl</em><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, Jason Hough’s </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Darwin Elevator</em><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, and Marissa Meyer’s </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cinder</em><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">.</span><a href="http://nanowrimo.org/published-wrimos" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3a6d7d; text-decoration: none;">See a full list of our published authors.</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747336522339473849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244803192844724328.post-66555097667281429712015-10-26T15:26:00.002-04:002015-10-26T15:26:39.652-04:00Spark to Flames<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQ_yXm5aodAnyFsKEwXwVUynAOuZwjsmBxsR4rgzrScxqVvi3x8RcM_6HcoKVn8AmFGvkuTrtRj6Zk-0bAwidQiFT-842HULM_tRFsOu4GjT17HbIdWNkWuLUQDpLfpduBjTaqvGrjEZU/s1600/Eyes-on-Fire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQ_yXm5aodAnyFsKEwXwVUynAOuZwjsmBxsR4rgzrScxqVvi3x8RcM_6HcoKVn8AmFGvkuTrtRj6Zk-0bAwidQiFT-842HULM_tRFsOu4GjT17HbIdWNkWuLUQDpLfpduBjTaqvGrjEZU/s320/Eyes-on-Fire.jpg" width="320" /></a>Getting your creative juices flowing after a dry spell. Wow... If this has never happened to you, you haven't been writing long enough. It seems to be a nearly constant struggle for most writers. Once you find your spark, fanning it into a full flame is much easier. However, finding the initial spark that will catch and burn just enough for you to start fanning it... Quite the challenge.<br />
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Yes, we've been through a lot in our lives. Some things I've been through may be more than you could handle and some things you've been through are more than I could handle. But we've all made it this far in our lives.<br />
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You've had it. You've lived through it. It has helped form the person you are today because of your choices in how to cope with it. But can't you just file it away and say, "Yup... it happened." Your life today does not need you to drag it all with you every day of your life. Once you realize that you can let go of it - you can acknowledge it and let it stand where it is - then you can move forward without the extra burden it adds.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747336522339473849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244803192844724328.post-34124812078081996372015-10-17T22:00:00.000-04:002015-10-17T22:00:00.935-04:00Wearing Multiple Hats #amwriting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6awiO5U9JEpqDCuaABSyzKk160R3LbTm7aEF3GAFa8JPWY-GHLgHMctN_SYUerPSWtdvGrxpxefyj91fxgzLGeEwBUOag1NvK82rfCFNzaU8A63e8gbCmkopdAy-Tm51tjuI1PiX1UCK/s1600/wearing-many-hats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6awiO5U9JEpqDCuaABSyzKk160R3LbTm7aEF3GAFa8JPWY-GHLgHMctN_SYUerPSWtdvGrxpxefyj91fxgzLGeEwBUOag1NvK82rfCFNzaU8A63e8gbCmkopdAy-Tm51tjuI1PiX1UCK/s200/wearing-many-hats.jpg" width="156" /></a>Today's post is about taking on the role of more than one job when it comes to books. These days, with the boom of ebooks and self-publishing, even traditionally published authors need to wear more than one hat.<br />
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I'm an example of someone bound and determined to make dreams come true and reach my goals, large and small. Have I been successful? In many ways I'm still struggling on my journey, working to reach the goal of what I consider full success. However, I have already passed several goals, thus making me successful. </div>
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When you doubt yourself, it tears apart your primary support. You can't get away from yourself and pretending things don't exist doesn't make them go away. You can't close your eyes to the obstacles you come across in life, but you can conquer them. Even though not everything will go as you plan.<br />
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Sometimes we need a team mate or two - maybe more. There is nothing wrong with that. Just realize that they can't do it for you. They can only help here and there. Maybe their role is to teach you a new skill that you can use in your obstacle course.<br />
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Whatever happens, if you doubt yourself, you slow down - lose hope and focus - maybe even give up. If that happens then you have broken your promise to yourself. You can pick yourself back up though... even if you need a hand to get you there. It's still your choice to take that offered hand and rise.<br />
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If you want something enough, you can find a way.<br />
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It's right, isn't it? Don't doubt yourself. Have faith in the skills you have. Your path is not the same as everyone else. It won't look the same. Things that work for others may not work for you, but that doesn't mean that you can't find a way to get there just the same.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747336522339473849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244803192844724328.post-75266423558757933052015-10-15T13:34:00.000-04:002015-10-15T13:34:11.039-04:00You're Grounded in the Count of Six!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcctywcbELQBm2O6LglV1QCkw6_29VnT6xA1EE5ajHMJgbpotew3BqyiL-eSoIlno36vGmKfl3S3jJlDfPKyWyxYZmhzvCe8ry5Y6MaGGAyzLCbsLtkkuf1959F2N6mAtvWv8SFj10Omai/s1600/1_stay-grounded-main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcctywcbELQBm2O6LglV1QCkw6_29VnT6xA1EE5ajHMJgbpotew3BqyiL-eSoIlno36vGmKfl3S3jJlDfPKyWyxYZmhzvCe8ry5Y6MaGGAyzLCbsLtkkuf1959F2N6mAtvWv8SFj10Omai/s320/1_stay-grounded-main.jpg" width="320" /></a>Okay. I know I've been saying that you have to always push forward and keep moving. So, this may seem contradictory, but consider it a rest stop and refueling station.<br />
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You're grounded. And if not, you should be. Grounding is connecting with yourself... with the universe. It is releasing the tensions, frustrations, fears, stresses.... everything that pulls your focus away from what you really want... happiness.<br />
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People are usually in such a rush these days - always having to go here or there. You need to stop and breathe at some point or you'll burn out and be exhuasted. How many times have you said or even just felt like you were "running on empty"? That's because you are. If you don't take time to refocus and relax your mind and soul, you will not find the calm, peace of mind you want and need in life.<br />
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Find a nice quiet place - hopefully outside and where you can get to easily and as often as you need.<br />
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If it's under a tree, in the grass, in a garden, on the beach, whereever... just a nice quiet place that feels good to you. Go and stand or sit there as often as you need. If you're stressed and feeling overwhelmed or even sad.<br />
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<b><i>First</i></b>, envision yourself wrapped in a bubble. I am a bit of a nerd. So, I describe it as looking like the force field used in Star Wars during the battle on Nabu. You know, where Jar Jar's people are in the field? Anyway, visualize this coming down around you to "protect" your space.<br />
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<b><i>Second</i></b>, if at all possible you'll be barefoot and can feel the ground beneath you... such a great feeling... imagine roots or some form of connection growing from you and digging deep into the ground. (you can do this with shoes on, but it's much nicer without) Let them dig down as deeply as possible. This is your connection to the earth.<br />
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<b><i>Third</i></b>, close your eyes and allow your mind to relax your muscles. Go in sections if you have to. When we aren't used to relaxing, our muscles seem to forget how and may take more concentration.<br />
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<b><i>Fourth</i></b>, allow, don't force, your stress, frustration, anger, any and all negativity, to drain through those roots you have. Let the earth filter and dispurse it.<br />
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<b><i>Fifth</i></b>, with your eyes still closed, focus on your other senses. The sounds, feels, smells around you. If the wind is blowing at all, feel it. Listen to the bugs, rustling leaves, distant sounds... Try to find as many sounds of nature as you can.<br />
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<b><i>Sixth</i></b>, <span style="font-size: large;">BREATHE</span>!!!<br />
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We need to recharge to continue our journey. If we burn out, we won't go anywhere. So, feed your soul, nourish it... don't let it reach that point.<br />
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You will feel recharged and better able to handle taking on the next obstacle you will face in your journey toward your goal. You will be better able to focus. You will feel a calmness, even if only a short time... and every little bit helps. The more you do this, the easier it will be and the longer it will last. It's an exercise of the mind. One that refreshes instead of tires you out.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747336522339473849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244803192844724328.post-9799165157997591352015-10-14T03:00:00.000-04:002015-10-14T06:25:15.463-04:00Obstacle Course: Honesty <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY24FdAf_m0N24QJiVq6JMLG9ZKNzSUlAmsfOuXfpBPVXLshh8NQshKFXU3W_c5bwDrIA97lUd2guDrqjQ5ehILb-gjrz_7ns0nIthU2bT5zbD241r01d5DEzMYMa_4l2zaHw71sXlld6b/s1600/Train+for+Any+Obstacle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY24FdAf_m0N24QJiVq6JMLG9ZKNzSUlAmsfOuXfpBPVXLshh8NQshKFXU3W_c5bwDrIA97lUd2guDrqjQ5ehILb-gjrz_7ns0nIthU2bT5zbD241r01d5DEzMYMa_4l2zaHw71sXlld6b/s320/Train+for+Any+Obstacle.jpg" width="320" /></a>I'm sure everyone, or nearly everyone, has heard that "honesty is the best policy", but how honest are we with ourselves? If we can't be honest with ourselves, how can we consider ourselves honest people? It can be hard. The truth can be painful at times, but lies are so much more destructive.<br />
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Lies feed off each other. The devour everything just like fire. Some flames are good: The flames of passion, flames of truth, getting a fire lit under you (motivation)... But the devestation of lies has a life of its own. One that we must smother at the beinging.<br />
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<li>can learn something new</li>
<li>can change your stars</li>
<li>can be successful</li>
<li>can develop new & improved habits</li>
<li>can break bad habits</li>
<li>can overcome your obstacles</li>
<li>are worth it</li>
<li>are human</li>
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There is always someone out there that is worse off than you... and happy in their life. How good or bad your life is isn't about what you have or don't have, what you can do or can't, what you've lost or gained... It's about how you CHOOSE to LOOK at it.<br />
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So, stop telling lies. Be honest with yourself. If you're not really doing all you can, then why not?<br />
If you're not making your goals a priority - why not? Why do you have these goals if not to reach them? Why do you keep letting things get in the way and tear you down? If you want it, you have to work and go get it!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747336522339473849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244803192844724328.post-57211819926233412672015-10-13T11:15:00.000-04:002015-10-13T11:15:22.731-04:00Obstacle Course: Time Keeps Slipping...I have difficulty with losing track of time. It doesn't pay any attention to me and often I pay no attention to it. So, I turn around and look and I haven't posted in several days when I could have sworn it was only the day before. (sigh)<br />
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This is, purhaps, one of my biggest obstacles.<br />
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When you're not in the habit of writing every day, it can be quite the challenge. Even when I do write, I don't always write on the same project. As my days become scrambled or blurred together, I find it difficult to recall which project got attention on which day.<br />
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I track my progress as I reach each new point in my writing. Thankfully the program I use to write on my computer with, will track the date last saved. I tend to write as I'm inspired to instead of being more structured. This is something I'm working to improve upon since I feel it will assist my regularity. And who wants to be irregualar? Certainly not me.<br />
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Sometimes you have to just push through it. Write something - even if you think it's total crap... just as long as you're putting words down. Eventually the words will flow again. You will develop the habit of writing daily and it will become easier over time. We have to believe in ourselves. We have to KNOW that we deserve to reach our goals. We have to love ourselves enough to let ourselves succeed.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747336522339473849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244803192844724328.post-87686207517429831462015-10-08T16:56:00.000-04:002015-10-08T16:56:02.517-04:00Obstacle Course: Under the Wire<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkCzOZKbNNB8ckKnl4jQ1uyYwIbVRxbQrx4HqoOharPnfuBB0kJ0UWHENdlNqhFemlOHx9wFDADV3GCeEc50UzSU8Ar28yVlPtL9nL88dVwtTDz0njl4Fej7OAMm1eWawKfEujccyHkbf/s1600/Down-to-the-Wire.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkCzOZKbNNB8ckKnl4jQ1uyYwIbVRxbQrx4HqoOharPnfuBB0kJ0UWHENdlNqhFemlOHx9wFDADV3GCeEc50UzSU8Ar28yVlPtL9nL88dVwtTDz0njl4Fej7OAMm1eWawKfEujccyHkbf/s320/Down-to-the-Wire.1.jpg" width="320" /></a>There will be times when we're going to find ourselves belly down in the mud - wires and amunition flying over our heads. Yes... sometimes we need to get down and dirty to get through life. It's not all easy or pretty.<br />
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We need to keep moving, no matter what. Even if we feel that we're crawling in the muck. By learning how to keep a low profile, we can avoid a lot of trouble shooting past us. Some people will try to get you with low blows, but you don't need to stand there and take it. Move past them and keep going. Even if you need to scrape bottom for a while, you're still getting by.<br />
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I have experienced this obstacle several times in my life, and I'm sure I'll find it again along my journey. Times when it feels like everything is after you and the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Trust me, this isn't the only obstacle where you feel like that, but you can get through. You have the information you need, the skills, the talent... If you didn't, you wouldn't have made it this far.<br />
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And while you're down there in the mud... just think of all the people who pay good money for mud treatments. And as a writer, EVERYTHING is a source of inspiration!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747336522339473849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244803192844724328.post-26103812602050535862015-10-06T11:47:00.001-04:002015-10-06T11:47:30.548-04:00Obstacle Course: The Mine Field<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bWjSGEbY0WwQKwXV0hKRPg2SKB1PstbUIrUPxPqdUowpItCOOnB83PVL634r-erVgMSWjn3tO6MXazJrm_xRF8uYacbKGJWFrtavT8tGbcN7eCmgrAnPqY8Kcr1zLePcTCGGnKZV9vlY/s1600/images.jpe" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bWjSGEbY0WwQKwXV0hKRPg2SKB1PstbUIrUPxPqdUowpItCOOnB83PVL634r-erVgMSWjn3tO6MXazJrm_xRF8uYacbKGJWFrtavT8tGbcN7eCmgrAnPqY8Kcr1zLePcTCGGnKZV9vlY/s320/images.jpe" width="320" /></a>In our obstacle courses, we often come across people who act like mine fields to us. Toxic people want to destroy your happiness and cause as much disruption and devistation as possible. You know the warning signs, but sometimes you miss them and things explode in your face.<br />
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How can you possibly avoid this obstacle in life? I don't think you can ever fully avoid coming across this obstacle, but you can minimize the damage. Some of these mine fields come up unexpected and aren't even marked well. There are basically three types of minefields that you'll come accross.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPzLnZzHBiZ-rtp9MUa8qDPx2NOZx9uQFMerTAW8brxC7xXw2xbPNotDlnQIPgIDVSYxJ4LU7EkUloitImL1B92MjVRk3cYtXaOqDwwOd3lsHnd4XgugQh-r5Ag1g6bBsAFj-NzE0Qx35/s1600/danger-minefield-600-p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPzLnZzHBiZ-rtp9MUa8qDPx2NOZx9uQFMerTAW8brxC7xXw2xbPNotDlnQIPgIDVSYxJ4LU7EkUloitImL1B92MjVRk3cYtXaOqDwwOd3lsHnd4XgugQh-r5Ag1g6bBsAFj-NzE0Qx35/s200/danger-minefield-600-p.jpg" width="200" /></a><b><i>First</i></b>: Family and friends... people you know. When you know someone is clearly toxic with an explosive personality or someone who loves to stir up extra drama, it can be very difficult. Especially when they're related to you. You may feel preasure to keep them from guilt of family bonds.<br />
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<b><i>Second</i></b>: There will sometimes be people in your life that you just can't remove completely for some reason. It may be a parent or caregiver or even someone who relies on you for care. While you may be able to eventually work even these negative influences from your life, some situations may be beyond your control.<br />
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<b><i>Third</i></b>: These are the people who you encounter for short periods of time. They are hard to avoid because you didn't plan on encountering them.<br />
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Then... in those times when you simply can't avoid these people, remember that they are responsible for themselves and you can only control your reaction to them. Look for the signs, make your own bomb detector for the people who don't have their minefield marked, and when something explodes, mark it to stay clear next time.<br />
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When you minimize the toxic people and learn how to identify them, you will find that your life will be much happier and you will enjoy a freedom you couldn't possibly experience when walking among the mine fields.<br />
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