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His Mistake - Melissa Lowes, Author

His Mistake – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

“Are you alright?” she said. Her body was shaking. “I’m so sorry, I couldn’t see. You’re not hurt, are you?” She waited for a response. When none came she quickly reached for the door of the car. A hand then came up and squeezed her shoulder. He again spoke in…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on April 26, 2011 at 3:28pm — No Comments

The Spruce Gum Box - Elizabeth Egerton Wilder, Author

The Spruce Gum Box – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

“Jedediah! You and your bastard had better run like the wind and don’t look back!” screamed Benjamin Wingate as he picked up the bench and tossed it into the growing inferno. The baby started to cry, adding to the turmoil of the scene. Jed stumbled a…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on April 10, 2011 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Watch Your Back - Lisa Y. Watson, Author

Watch Your Back – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

“Hello, everyone, I’d like to personally thank our lovely hostess for allowing me to interrupt what is by far the best party this town has seen in quite a while,” Candace said into the microphone. Loud claps echoed around the room. Candace used the time to look…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on March 30, 2011 at 4:34pm — No Comments

Why this explosion of 1st person POV?

What is it with these younger writers today who feel they must do a novel in 1st person? Do they feel it makes a personal impact? Is it because the style is all the rage? Or is it sheer laziness of sticking with one character? I vote for the latter - actually a combination of copy-catting a style and laziness. After all, if you write like its your personal journal or diary why care about grammar? It's fast and easy to produce. Slap it together and put it up on Smashwords or Kindle…

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Added by Shawn Lamb on March 29, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

I Listened Momma - Darlene Campbell, Author

I Listened Momma – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

In I Listened Momma, Chippie Pablos grows into a woman of many dreams and nothing nor no one will take those dreams from her. She knows that God has put her on earth for a reason and through her faith and determination, he will see her through to the end. …

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on March 28, 2011 at 3:51pm — No Comments

A Court Lady - Clova Leighton, Author

A Court Lady – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

“Von Lichtenberg, I wish that you would consider this offer. I want to see you married off. It is your duty, as a soldier, to found a family, before you go to fight. And there are several young ladies who might be acceptable. There is Mlle.…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on March 5, 2011 at 4:31pm — No Comments

Angels, Roaches, TV’s and a Christmas Child

I never thought roach droppings would become part of one of my favorite Christmas stories. But stories have a way of writing themselves…

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Added by Lorilyn Roberts on December 17, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Pitching Pencils Reviews Drowned Sorrow and The Strangers Outside

Pitching Pencils has just published an awesome review on both Drowned Sorrow and The Strangers Outside. Click here to read the entire article:…

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Added by Vanessa Morgan on October 8, 2010 at 9:45am — No Comments

Tic Toc Reviews The Strangers Outside

"The Strangers Outside is packed with a large amount of punch. Truly a book that sends a chill up your back. If you enjoy spooky and creepy things you will enjoy this story. And better yet, it is currently being made into a movie. This would be a great book for reading around the fire with your friends. What could be better for the month of Halloween then to find a great new spooky tale to share?" - Blogcritics / Tic Toc

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Added by Vanessa Morgan on October 3, 2010 at 6:43am — No Comments

The Strangers Outside Book Release

My new horror story The Strangers Outside has just been released on Amazon Kindle. Creepy and mysterious. Only $2.99.

Story: Two sisters, Jennifer and Louise, return to their remote holiday cabin after a day at the seaside. But little do they know they're being surrounded. Soon after their arrival, the girls will come face to face with THE STRANGERS OUTSIDE. When the assailants make their intentions known, things take a shockingly terrible turn and an intense battle for…

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Added by Vanessa Morgan on September 24, 2010 at 6:04am — No Comments

The Glass Castle: A Better Than Average Memoir

The Glass Castle By Jeanette Walls…

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Added by Samie Foster on September 18, 2010 at 6:42pm — No Comments

Crossing Oceans - Gina Holmes, Author

Crossing Oceans – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

‘Remember that night in the car, David? I started to tell you, but you broke up with me first. You said things could never work for us. You told me our

fathers would never get along. You told me you didn’t share my desire

for having a family. How could I tell you you were going to be a…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on August 22, 2010 at 5:48pm — No Comments

Celebrate the Season Short Story Contest Sponsored by Solstice Publishing

Solstice Publishing – The Turning Point in Great Fiction announces it’s call for submissions to the Celebrate The Season Contest. Send your short story entries to submissions.solstice@yahoo.com…

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Added by Kelly Abell on August 12, 2010 at 7:32pm — No Comments

The Case of the Death Dealer

The Alexander Steele Investigations

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Part One: Pusherman

Private detective Alexander Steele has been around for quite sometime. You may not have heard of him but that’s about to change. The concept for the

original novel began back in the year…

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Added by Author Larry J on July 8, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

Don't Ask Me How...

I just knew we were meant to be together, from the moment I first laid eyes on him. I don't know what it was about him that told me so; perhaps it was his smile, I really can't say for sure. The more I learned about him the more sure I became. Although our paths would separate for a time, we found our way back to each other after 17 years apart and have remained happily together ever since.…

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Added by Trina L.C. Sonnenberg on June 24, 2010 at 5:27am — No Comments

The Law of Attraction and Me

Here is my story of focusing on what I wanted and what I didn't want and how I ended up with my heart's desire. Forever and Always

http://FAA.tlcpromotions.net My story is so incredible that I wrote a book about it to share with the world. My mind focused not what I didn't want and I got a lot more of it, but in the end, my heart won out because it had a stronger desire than the troubles my conscious mind had become fixed upon.

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Added by Trina L.C. Sonnenberg on June 20, 2010 at 9:48am — 1 Comment

10% off Forever And Always... A True Love Story

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Offer ends June 30, 2010

Forever And Always... A True Love Story Disclaimer: Use coupon code SUMMERREAD305 at checkout and receive 10% off Forever And Always... A True Love Story. Maximum savings with this promotion is $10. You can only use the code once per account, and you can't use this coupon in combination with other coupon codes. Sorry, self-purchases (buying books that you’ve published) aren’t eligible. This… Continue

Added by Trina L.C. Sonnenberg on June 8, 2010 at 6:55am — No Comments

Interview with the Author

What is Forever and Always... about?

Originally intended to be marketed as fiction, it is my life story, or at least the most important parts of it.

Why did you decide to sell it as a memoir rather than fiction?

I feel that the message it contains would be better served if readers knew it is a true story, not something plucked from my imagination.

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Added by Trina L.C. Sonnenberg on May 10, 2010 at 3:45pm — No Comments

Story Ideas: Out of the Mouth of Babes

Where do you get your ideas for your books?

I think every author is asked this question. My answer: I get them from anywhere.…

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Added by Lauren Carr on March 24, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

When I Remember Love by Trish Silver-A Review

Imagine meeting, falling in love with, and marrying the biggest pop star in the world only days before he wins an American Idol-type singing contest. This is the story of Jenna Holden and Aidan…

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Added by William R. Potter on March 21, 2010 at 10:49am — No Comments