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Deeply Disturbing 5 Star Read

Published on May 29, 2015May 26, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell1 Comment

It’s Friday Book Review Time.

For once I was at a loss for words when I sat down to write this review. Yeah, right me a loss for words.

This story is dark, tragic, strange, mysterious and beautiful.

I gave, The Grave Tender, 5 Stars for the beautiful and haunting words that pulled me into a deeply disturbing story.

A story about a family’s tragic past that refused to stay buried and how someone had to pay for their sins.

This is a mystery, with a southern Gothic feel where no one is what they seem. And where everyone is broken in some why or other.

Spoiler: This is not a feel good book but is a very good read.

The Grave Tender by Eliza Maxwell

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Why not turn that novel into a short story?

Published on May 27, 2015May 27, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell13 Comments

May is almost over and so is National Short Story Month.

Did you submit a short story? Wish I’d spent my time on NSSM instead of reading, studying and ripping my current work in progress (WIP) apart. Now I’m considering just burying it in the back of my closet and denying its existence.

Is Your Idea a Short Story or Novel?

Makes me wonder if my “novel” be better as a short story???

There are three days left in National Short Story Month. Three days, hmm. Not sure I can write something worth reading in three days.

No, let me revise that statement. I can write something, but getting it ready for prime time is the challenge.

Ding, ding, ding! Light bulb moment. Why not try? I love a challenge. What about you?

Did you submit a short story for the month of May frenzy?

Do tell. And do share any success stories.

Maybe it’s too late to get in those submissions for National Short Story Month but it’s never too late for inspiration to strike.

On Twitter check out #ShortReads or #shortstorymonth for a list of people, places and stories. And follow @ShortStoryMonth for more….

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Okay, is that enough to get the juices flowing?

No? Then watch a pro – Steven King.

Time to start clicking those keys. Happy writing!

Read How To Think Like A Publisher

Published on May 27, 2015May 25, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

Hmm, think like a publisher.

Thanks to Writers on the Move for pointing me to the Writings and Opinions of Dean Wesley Smith.

On his website you can read his book Think Like A Publisher 2015, chapter by chapter.

Also, Killing the Top Sacred Cows of Publishing and Indie Publishing.

And this bonus, chapter one of his third book, Killing Even More Sacred Cows of Indie Publishing.

I can’t wait to start reading!

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Writers Submit Your Crime Thriller To New Short Story Competition

Published on May 26, 2015May 25, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell4 Comments

Okay, all you crime and thriller writers, dust off those manuscripts until they are bright and shiny.

No Exit Press New Short Story Writing Competition is now open for entries.

Chris over at The Story Reading Ape’s Blog shared a link from Bridget Whelan, Writer’s blog where she explained how Oldcastle Books plans to celebrate it’s 30th birthday. The publisher has set up a new short story competition for its crime fiction imprint, No Exit Press.

So now I’m sharing with my readers. Head over and start entering for a chance to win. Submission period is: 25 May – 22 June.

Do you know of any upcoming contests or submission requests my readers might be interested in? As always, I love your comments, tell me what’s happening with you and if you’re not already, please follow me @jeancogdell on Twitter or jean.cogdell on Facebook!