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New Release: Stolen by the Fae

I have a short story called “Estimated Value” in this anthology, a tale about the fae and pickers–people who pick up antiques and ephemera for a living (but who don’t leave changelings in return). Other authors in the anthology include: Ron Collins, Karen L. Abrahamson, Brigid Collins, Dayle A. Dermatis, Olivia Wylie, Leah R. Cutter, …

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Happy Ghoulidays Book Covers by Author Shannon Lawrence

Shannon Lawrence Interview: the Easter Sunday Massacre

Horror author (and friend of mine!) Shannon Lawrence has a new collection of holiday-themed horror short stories available, Happy Ghoulidays II.  The first book in the series, Happy Ghoulidays, covered the winter holidays. Ghoulidays II covers the rest of the year, from St. Patrick’s Day to Halloween. Shannon and her partner in crime, M.B. Partlow, …

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Writing Craft: Vol. 3: What is conflict?

What is the conflict? When a story starts introducing elements that directly affect the outcome of the story, that’s conflict. When characters fuss with small objects, make small talk, or think about backstory, that’s not conflict. The vital elements of character and setting are in place, and the “meat” of the story proceeds forward, leading …

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