Originally posted on Joy Lennick:
Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing a writer who you may, or may not, be familiar with; but one, I’m sure you will return to, once you have enjoyed a taste of his excellent, entertaining books and writing style. Hi Richard, it’s a pleasure to have you here today as my guest. Get comfy…

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Originally posted on Watching the Daisies:
If you are a new author, exploring book marketing sites, can become quite overwhelming. I did not pay for any marketing for my memoir “Watching the Daisies,” (apart from a couple of short, unsuccessful campaigns which cost not a lot, but put me off paid marketing) for a total of eighteen months. Meanwhile, I…

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Originally posted on Books Baking and Blogging:
You guys, I’m so proud of myself! I’ve only gone and baked myself some bread! Now, you might think “well, duh, you’re a baker, right?”, but any baker will be able to tell you that baking bread is something completely different from baking pies and tarts and cakes. And I’d only ever baked…

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Originally posted on Linda's Book Bag:
Recently I’ve seen quite a bit about Young Adult (YA) fiction claiming it is a lesser cousin of adult fiction. I couldn’t disagree more. Some of the best books I’ve read have been YA books and I’m delighted to welcome M.J Mallon to Linda’s Book Bag today to tell me about her YA…

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Originally posted on Words and Fictions:
Browsing my favourite fiction authors, what do Helen Dunmore, Elena Ferrante, Zadie Smith, Margaret Forster and Kazuo Ishiguro (sometimes) do, that Margaret Atwood, Ian McKewan, Rose Tremain and Kazuo Ishiguro (sometimes) don’t? Clue: It was good enough for Chaucer and (sometimes) Shakespeare, but has a reputation as a turn-off in submissions to agents and publishers.…

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Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
From Lead Buckaroo, Charli Mills The dust has settled, and the bulls are back out to pasture after the first Flash Fiction Rodeo at Carrot Ranch. From idea to event, this was no solo endeavor. It took a community to dream, organize, support, promote and engage. To all of you who wrangle words…

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Originally posted on Author Don Massenzio:
Today, I have the distinct pleasure of featuring author Marjorie Mallon on this edition of A Perfect 10. Please enjoy this special installment of A Perfect 10 If you want to check out past interviews, you can find them in the following links: A.C. Flory, Steve Boseley, Kayla Matt, Mae Clair, Jill Sammut, Deanna Kahler, Dawn Reno Langley, John Howell, Elaine Cougler, Jan…

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Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hello, SEers! Mae here, sending out a thank you for hanging with me today as I take a look at author presentations. I’ve done several book signings, all with other authors, but recently did my first speaking presentation. A Federated Women’s Club tracked me down through my local library and invited me to be a…

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Originally posted on Lipsyy Lost & Found:
Well, that’s week 1 of my horror-themed month over and done with. It was a great week! If you missed anything, do not fret, here is a handy summary. Horror October Week 1 ? Welcome to Horror October 2017 (coming up) Flash Fiction Battle: Vote now! Story Prompt Revealed ? 30 Days of…

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