Writing for the Love

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...

  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!

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...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

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...

Official Launch 7/31/2020 The Eyes of Mona Lisa Featured in The Masters Reimagined Vol. 2 SINGLE STORY KINDLE EDITION If the entries in her great-great-great-grandmother's diary are true, twenty-year-old Lanea will see the future if she gazes into the eyes of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. When a special exhibit of the famed painting arrives at the National Gallery of Art in D.C., Lanea brings her best friend along on her quest to see if the visions are true, and what they may foretell. You're Invited! RSVP to the Facebook Virtual Launch Party 7/31/2020 from 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...

Saying YES If you read my last blog post called 20 Things For 2020 you probably noticed that I had one item (#4) regarding realistic writing goals. That includes saying "Yes" when I can. When a local author friend reached out to me about Blanton Elementary School's "Fall in Love with Reading" event, I was thrilled to be invited to give a presentation. This was my very first time coming to an elementary school as an author. A Special Night My presentation focused on the stars of my children's book, Lance the dog and Ringo the cat. I talked about how writing inspiration can come from real people (and pets!). The kids seemed to really enjoy my talk. And to my surprise, I sold several copies of Lance & Ringo Tails that night. Having never done an event like this before, I had no expectations regarding book sales, but was pleasantly surprised. BUY THE BOOK LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Another local author also gave a presentation. Davon...

A Fresh Start While I firmly believe that every morning is the opportunity for a fresh start, that sentiment is especially strong at the beginning of a new year. And I do realize the month of January has already come and gone. It's already February! One of the things I love about February is that it's my birthday month. This year for my birthday, I requested a writers retreat as my present. I signed up for the Realm Makers Winter Retreat here in Florida. I can't wait. What Does 2020 Have in Store? Things like writing retreats aren't necessarily easy to plan with a 2 year old, a husband, two pets, etc. But that's one of the reasons I came up with a list of 20 things that I'd like to focus on, accomplish, or even dream about in 2020. Most importantly, this list is limited to what I can control, not things that are out of my control. You said... It was so wonderful to hear from two of my dearest friends who responded to my email newsletter (which ...

Lance & Ringo Tails Podcast Stories written and narrated by Bria Burton Ways to Listen ANY WEB BROWSER , APPLE PODCASTS , SPOTIFY , AND POCKET CASTS I'm so pleased to announce my newest writing adventure: a podcast! Years ago, I released my very first book called Lance & Ringo Tails . I've had experience voicing characters on podcasts and even producing podcasts since then, so I decided to venture into this new medium. And I'm having a blast! I hope you will, too. The stories are always free, fun, and family friendly. So far, I've released three episodes, all holiday stories. Episode One: When Humans Go Too Far (a Halloween story), Episode Two: Thank You Brother (a Thanksgiving story), and Episode Three: A Christmas Tail . Latest Episode Narrated by the Author Lance & Ringo Tails Tail Ten A Christmas Tail LISTEN NOW FOR FREE   Trouble with the media player?  CLICK HERE  for the source page wher...

Medieval Fantasy, Quick Read, & A Little Dark The Bloodiest Sword is King by Bria Burton A stranger approaches the gate to the Catastrapha's kingdom, and Xildar must decide whether he is a friend or foe. Free Today Only READ NOW Fantasy Friday 5/24/19 Each weekday, Havok Publishing presents a genre-themed story, and my first flash fiction story is appearing today in their Fantasy Friday slot. My short stories tend to range between 5,000 and 15,000 words. In other words, they're not very short. I made a goal to attempt a flash fiction story many years ago, but until today I'd never succeeded in publishing a 1,000 word or less story. I'm very pleased that "The Bloodiest Sword is King" was selected for publication in Havok. The story has some dark elements and violence, but my goal was to avoid graphic or gratuitous violence. You, dear reader, can let me know if I've succeeded. My greatest hope is that the deep...

Space Stations, Moon Colonies, A Space Bridge, & A Lone Survivor Valla Hale is trapped aboard Earth S-1 Station where an unexplained mass casualty event has left her devastated and alone. But everything is on lock-down and she's running out of time to escape. LISTEN NOW Click HERE for the Free Podcast Episode Fullcast Production = voice actors, sound effects, & music ME: Mind Blown! via GIPHY Winner of the Journey Into Writing Contest About two and a half years ago, I wrote a speculative fiction story for a podcast contest. The contest rules were simple: the title must include "Journey Into," the genre should be spec fic (science fiction, fantasy, and/or horror), and there had to be a journey of some kind within the story. For the contest, I wanted to write a science fiction story involving isolation either on or near the moon. I brainstormed ways to incorporate a moon colony. Eventually, I decided to set the story on a space s...