Author Archives: Val

Writer Wednesdays: Creating a Fictional Town

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Val

Today I’m pleased to welcome guest author Judy Penz Sheluk with some advice for writers. Judy Penz Sheluk: Creating a Fictional Town When I started writing Skeletons in the Attic, I wanted to create a fictional town that readers could … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: Waves of Madness by Cathy MacKenzie

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers’ weekly flash fiction post. This month’s prompt is “into the void.” Today’s post comes from Cathy MacKenzie. Check out the teen anthology she recently published (under her imprint, MacKenzie Publishing), 21 stories by 21 writers, … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday with R. David Fulcher

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Val

This week, I am pleased to feature guest author David Fulcher, who has written some flash fiction for us to enjoy. David Fulcher is an author of horror, science fiction, fantasy and poetry.  His major literary influences include H.P. Lovecraft, … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: “The Grip” in Out of the Cave

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Val

Today I’m pleased to announce that my short story, “The Grip,” appears in MacKenzie Publishing’s new anthology, Out of the Cave. “The Grip” is inspired by my wanderings as a kid at Cranbury Park in Connecticut. The park used to … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: Into the Void by Val Muller

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers’ weekly flash fiction post. This month’s prompt is “into the void.” Today’s post comes from Val Muller, author of the YA reboot The Scarred Letter, a tale about bullying and standing for the truth when … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Encouraging Kids to Read

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Val

If you haven’t already read the post over on my Corgi Capers blog, I’m happy to share a very cool podcast I discovered recently. The podcast is called Lu and Bean Read. Lu and Bean are two young girls who … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday with Christy Diachenko

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Val

This week, I had a chance to interview Christy Diachenko. Her newest book, Nolle Prosequi, has just been released, and it looks like she’s woven in personal experience, fiction, and faith to create her tale. As I learned in the … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Capitalism

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Val

This week, 7-11 gave out a free small Slurpee to all customers. Then, Chick-Fil-A celebrated the next day with “dress like a cow” day. All customers who dressed “cow-like” were given a free entrée. Without trying to be too political … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Val

Subtitled “a novel in words and pictures,” this 530-page book is a fast read. Spoilers follow. The story follows a fictional boy named Hugo, who happens upon plans for fixing an automaton that was partially destroyed in a museum fire. … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Summertime

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Val

Summertime has always been my bliss. As a kid, I counted down the days until I could go barefoot in June. I loved (and still love) when the local ice cream shop opens for the warm months. I love the … Continue reading →

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