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The Scariest Movies Ever...


by Keta Diablo

In the tradition of the scariest night of the year, Halloween, how about taking a journey back in time with me to look at some of the scariest movies ever made? I pulled up Google, did a search and after perusing several lists, here’s what I came up with.
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Dimensional Characters


by Keta Diablo

Have you ever read a review where the reviewer points to *shallow* characters in the novel? I know I have, and that’s why I feel it’s so important for writers to allot their characters depth. So what is depth, and what do you mean by “dimensional” characters?
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The Battlefields of France and Belgium


by Margaret Tanner

I write historical romance, and my favourite era is the 1st World War. My novel Devil’s Ridge, which is out now from Whiskey Creek Press, and Shattered Dreams, which is an upcoming release from the Wild Rose Press, are set against the background of the 1st World War, and for my research as well as delving into my family history, trawling through dusty old tomes in the library, I decided to visit the Australian battlefields on the Somme in France and also in Belgium, a truly poignant experience.
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What my husband, family and friends think of my writing?


by Ashlyn Chase

This is a question I get frequently, probably since I write erotic romance. Since I believe in being completely honest (or joking around if I can’t be) I’ll give you the surprising truth.
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Why I'd rather read an e-book


by Cyndi Redding

Secrets of the fast-growing electronic publishing business.

Why would anyone go the electronic publishing route if they could get their books published in a traditional way? Well, there you have it. Some books don't fit the traditional mold. That's why I investigated e-publishers (often called e-pubs.) If you like the same old story told over and over in a dozen different ways, then stick with paperback romances. E-books can be much edgier and are more apt to surprise you.
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