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Science Fiction BookBuzz at Joy on Paper Radio with Bria Burton

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Special Correspondent for Joy on Paper Big News! I'm so excited to announce that I'm now a Special Correspondent for the Joy on Paper radio program where I'll provide the monthly Science Fiction BookBuzz . My very first Sci-Fi BookBuzz went live on the air Tuesday, January 4th and included a thirty-minute author interview. You can watch my interview with host Patzi Gil of Joy on Paper below or on YouTube . The BookBuzz airs at about the halfway mark in the video (which is also when I come into the studio at the 25-minute mark). For the January 2022 Sci-Fi BookBuzz, I reviewed a 2020 audiobook release: Sunborn by Jeffrey A. Carver. What did I think of the audiobook? Find out by watching the video^^^ or visit the Sci-Fi BookBuzz page at Joy on Paper where each monthly BookBuzz recording will be available to listen to and share. About Joy on Paper Joy on Paper is a program for writers and those who dream of writing -- and for everyone who wants to know the story behind the b...

Humor Story Release and Virtual Launch Party Tonight

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  Now Available in the Kindle Store Backlash / Frontlash \ Whiplash Buy Now for Only $0.99 A Science Fiction Humor Story  featured in The Light Fantastic It's time to meet Cricket, the artificially intelligent avatar. She can't wait to not do what she was programmed to do... Cricket Claims My Facebook Profile If you want to see what Cricket is up to on my Facebook profile, which she took over,  CLICK HERE  or click her photo above. Will You Consider Leaving a Review? Reviews are extremely helpful to authors like me. I'd appreciate it so much if you would be willing to give me an honest review of my story after you read it. Review Backlash/Frontlash\Whiplash on Amazon and/or Goodreads . Virtual Launch Party Tonight CLICK HERE to Join Thursday, Sept 9th from 5- 9 PM Join our Facebook Launch Party to meet the authors and win giveaways!

Humor with a Speculative Twist Coming in September

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Backlash / Frontlash \ Whiplash A Science Fiction Humor Story Software developer Dora has created the world's most advanced Artificial Intelligence hologram called Aya. Intended to be an avatar who elevates the user in social media spheres, the testing phase proves that the proverbial off switch doesn't apply to genuine AI. My First Humor Story Yes, this is my very first humor story. I've had humor infused into other stories, but this story was written entirely with the purpose of (hopefully) making readers laugh. And even if you don't laugh out loud, I hope you'll be smiling inside. Single Kindle Stories Launching on Sept. 5, 2021 It's Official! The ten speculative humor stories featured in The Light Fantastic anthology will be released as individual Kindle Stories on Sunday, 9/5/21, for $0.99 each. The Light Fantastic Humorous Stories with a Speculative Fiction Twist The Alvarium Experiment is proud to present... ...ahem.. The Alvarium Experiment is not quite...

Spooky October and My Night Terrors

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Halloween is Coming Soon... Photo by Felipe Vieira on Unsplash Spooky Stories of Real Night Terror Here in Florida, it's hard to tell that Autumn has arrived because the average temperature is still pushing ninety degrees. I had the chance to experience some true Fall weather on a trip to visit my in-laws who live in another state, and I enjoyed having a break from the heat. (Flights are cheap right now! There are some positives in 2020). Still, October feels like the right month to talk about things that are a little bit spooky. Photo by  Neven Krcmarek  on  Unsplash I'd like to share some personal stories about my Night Terrors . I'm calling them Night Terrors because I honestly don't know what else to call them. The fact is, I'm basically a sleepwalker, and over the years, it's gotten a little bit worse. I don't write much non-fiction. Typically, I write science fiction, fantasy, and inspirational stories, although I have written two horror stories. See ...

What Famous Theft Occurred This Week 109 Years Ago?

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Free Story Download The Eyes of Mona Lisa Get your free ebook today through 8/21/2020 The Eyes of Mona Lisa Featured in The Masters Reimagined Vol. 2 SINGLE STORY KINDLE EDITION What Happened 109 Years Ago This Week?

A Vision of the Future Through The Eyes of Mona Lisa

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It's Launch Day! The Eyes of Mona Lisa Now in the Kindle Store Sneak Peak: Story Excerpt Below The Eyes of Mona Lisa Featured in The Masters Reimagined Vol. 2 SINGLE STORY KINDLE EDITION You're Invited Tonight! RSVP to the Facebook Virtual Launch Party From the Comfort of Home (6-9 PM) The Masters Reimagined Vol. 2 Speculative Twists on Classic Works of Art Join the authors of the Alvarium Experiment as we celebrate the launch of our newest project--all from the comfort of your home! Enjoy giveaways, Q&A's with the authors, and discussions about the eight stories inspired by classic works of art. So grab a drink, a snack, and all your burning questions for a fun night of winning prizes, connecting, and talking stories and art! Excerpt from The Eyes of Mona Lisa Lanea’s great-great-great-grandmother had been vague about the result of looking into 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘢 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘢’s eyes except on one point. In the diary, she claimed to have seen ...

The Evolution of a Logline to Hook Readers

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Which Line Hooks You? The Book: Little Angel Helper 1) A recently fired, down-on-his-luck accountant prepares to gamble the last of his savings in a desperate bid to pay off a loan shark. Meanwhile, a woman helping his special needs sister arrives in the wake of their parents’ death. She has limited time to persuade him to become his sister’s guardian. OR 2) After losing his job and his parents, a gambler must choose between abandoning his special needs sister or putting her in harm's way when loan sharks call in his debt. The first example was my first attempt, and the second example is where I ended up after reworking the line and receiving feedback from other writers. On a side note, if you're interested in the inspiration behind the book, here is a BLOG POST about how I originally wrote the story live on my blog and based one of the characters on my sister with special needs. The Evolution of the Logline for Little Angel Helper What is a Logline? Ph...