I am a debut author who has been blogging for many moons at my lovely blog home Kyrosmagica: https://mjmallon.com. My interests include writing, photography, poetry, and alternative therapies. I write Fantasy YA, Paranormal, Horror/Halloween and micro poetry – haiku and tanka. I love to read and have written over 100 reviews: https://mjmallon.com/2015/09/28/a-z-of-my-book-reviews/ My alter ego is MJ – Mary Jane […]
Today, I am delighted to share with you my cover reveal for my debut fantasy YA novel: The Curse of Time – Book 1 – Bloodstone I’m delighted with the cover – Wendy Anne Darling at BOOKXEEDO Book Covers has done a marvellous job. Isn’t the cover just beautiful? Thank you Wendy so much. Cover photography credit: Chronopage and grasshopper – John […]
Well how did I start writing? It was quite odd really. I used to write as a teenager. At the time I had a ginger tom cat called Chester, Mr. Popularity, everyone loved him. He liked to venture afar and we would often have to rescue him. I remember one occasion in particular, my brother and I ended up trudging […]
Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
The theme for this year’s party is ‘Just One Wish’. We are all familiar with the story of Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother, who was pretty liberal with that magic wand of hers and managed to turn a pumpkin into a golden carriage. Unfortunately, she has long since retired and hung up her wand,…
The Elf’s Shelf Book Fair is coming to a close this Friday 12th December, so do check it out. I’m featured with my YA Fantasy The Curse of Time Book 1 Bloodstone along with lots of talented authors, members of the Fantasy and Science Fiction Author Support Group who have gathered to share their books priced 99¢ to $3.99 with […]
Originally posted on Watching the Daisies:
In 2015, my pavlova style changed forever after witnessing Welsh actor Michael Sheen’s winning triple layer pavlova on “Great British Comic Relief Bake Off. ” Michael used passion fruit and lemon curd for his filling – a beautiful combination. The following is my version – perfect for a Christmas dessert. Preparation Preheat oven to 150…
It’s been a while… I’ve missed writing poetry but I’ve been very busy trying to finish editing the second book in my series The Curse of Time and to be honest I’ve been struggling with it as it is a very ambitious project, especially as I work full-time. I’m getting there but still lots to do. My beta readers have […]
Originally posted on This Is My Truth Now:
Today’s book is an anthology, a collection of short stories designed to frighten us and lure those dark dreams from our minds… Nightmareland will send you into the foggy twilight of the eerie and macabre, with heart stopping stories from: USA Today bestselling author Dan Alatorreaward-winning bestselling author Robbie Cheadleaward-winning bestselling author…
Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Delighted to share the news of my own new release today. Life’s Rich Tapestry : Woven in Words is a collection of verse, micro fiction and speculative short stories. About Life’s Rich Tapestry Life’s Rich Tapestry is a collection of verse, microfiction and short stories that explore many aspects of our human nature and…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
I’m Richard Dee and I’m from Brixham in South Devon. I wasn’t always a writer, it sort of sneaked up on me. Write what you know, they always say. It’s good advice, you can speak with authority and use your knowledge and experience to make everything authentic. What do you…
Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
Here is a snippet of my latest Work In Progress. ~~~ For years he had been troubled by the simplistic conclusions of academia concerning our past on this planet. Not one academic had provided an answer that didn’t adhere to accepted conventional thinking. It was long past time that someone put them straight!…
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Image: Gerd Altmann, Pixabay Book marketing has come a long way since Medieval scribes advertised their services in the Middle Ages. For one thing, there is an entire branch of psychology that deals specifically with marketing. I recently came across a great post by a marketing student with 7 psychological tricks you can use in marketing. That post formed the basis of this one, only this one deals with book promotion in particular instead of marketing in general. I hope you find it useful! 1. Your Book Needs To Fit Your Genre It’s important to understand your readers and what they expect from you. Every genre has some common traits. And you need to respect that. Everything about your book, from your title to the book cover, needs to fit your genre. Let’s take YA fiction, for example. Your readers will probably be 15-to-25-years-old. The most common trait in these age group are – openness to experiment, rebellious, energetic, young, and so on. So, your book should keep these traits in mind. Choose a name that reflects their traits. And promote it while keeping these traits in mind. 2. Your Ads Should Include Stimuli By stimuli, I mean anything that will trigger an emotional response. When composing your blurb, a question like “who would you save; your wife or daughter?” creates a conflict that will act as a hook. It will draw the reader…
FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR DAN ALATORRE THE PAST DOESN’T DIE. IT WAITS TO BE FORGOTTEN. After completing the biggest case of his career, private detective Hank DeShear returns home to start treatment for a disabling genetic condition that could end his life, but he learns his partner on the prior case has just been murdered. Was he wrong to […]
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An Online Journal of Literature & Art
Writer of horror/fantasy/urban/worldbuilding. All those nice things which mean I get to use my imagination.
A View to a Book
A mentoring programme, novel award, WOW-CON, writing weekends and online courses.
Celebrating Authors, Artists, and Makers
Give Tea to the Tillerman, But Booze to the Bookworm!
THE CREATIVE PALACE FOR ARTISTS AND AUTHOR RESOURCES
FOR A NEW TOMORROW
Luxury for Comfortable Living and Good Life Through Designs, Style, Travel, Food
Adventures with great novels around the world
Young Adult book blog
Author
A Journal of Trauma, Healing, and Motherhood
karendowdall
Books | Poems | Reviews
A Novel on a Mission
A law student and an avid reader. Along with your desired book reviews you're gonna get great book suggestions. Books of all genre with detailed review. Thank you, Visit Again ❤️
Stories and photos from Scotland
Books, reviews, writings, and musings from the one and only K-Specks
Living with A Mental Illness 🖤
Writer
Hey Did You Know I Write Books
A great author and reader site
Aspiring Author and Poet
authors inspirations
A Scottish girl in search of the world.
