The fourth of July is a great time to set sparks flying and write a sizzling fireworks showstopper of your own.
Light up the sky, and stop those summer blahs from getting to you.
Your muse is gonna love the show.
Here is the website to help get those creative juices flowing and make this your hottest summer ever with a list of Fire Starters.
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Have you made a summer reading list? If not, these three will get you started.
If you have, add these three to your list.
1 Literary, 1 Mystery and 1 YA there’s something for everyone.
I read for pleasure. The last couple of weeks have been pure bliss. Choosing a book, is like choosing a rich dessert. A dessert so yummy that my taste buds tingle and the flavor lingers long after the last bite. A good book is when the words or story stay with me long after I read the last page.
Even books I read for research, I choose with care. Enjoyment is my first priority. Life is too short. This morning I’m sitting on my porch, enjoy in a cool breeze and savoring the last of three books. Books that tingled my mind and left me with the realization I’ve a long way to go before I can stand in the shadow of these writers.
I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. Summer is here and I know many of you are looking for great books to read. So here they are, three books to keep you turning the pages, and savoring the phrases late into the night.
A love story and a literary mystery blending fact and fiction. I surprised myself, enjoying this book as I did. It’s not usually my type of book but the writing is beautiful. Ms. Benjamin captures the passionate spirit of a woman who was truly worthy of her fictional alter ego in a world as captivating as the Wonderland only she could inspire.
For mystery, crime and whodunit readers this Edgar-winning novelist Michael Connelly creates a new hero who is a lot greener but no less believable. This was a fun, nail-biting thriller, with a surprising twist at the end. It’s been years since I read one of Mr. Connelly’s books, but I won’t wait years to read another one.
I finished this book late last night. Although, listed as a YA book, I think Mr. Green writes for all ages. His rich words are musical staying with me long after I turned out the light.
This book is a funny, engaging coming of age book. Mr. Green gives his characters real flesh and blood as few authors can. A beautiful story of growing up, adventure and complicated people. I laughed, grew sad and laughed again.
Dust off your keyboard and submit all those great stories you slaved over all winter long.
This is May and it is National Short Story Month and the opportunities abound.
Let me know about any contests I’ve missed. There must be a zillion more out there.
Who are you submitting to? Leave me a comment and add your favorite to the list.
Get ready!
Get set!
Select and…
Good Luck!
Publications Accepting Submissions:
Contests Open for Submissions:
Please check websites for additional rules and details.
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I’m thrilled to announce that today, YAREAH Magazine published South of the Border Magic by Me! Love these early Christmas presents. A big thank you to the editors at YAREAH! Please go and read my newest piece and let me know what you think. I know the fine folks over at the magazine would love to have new readers too.
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