Author Archives: Val

Spot Writers: Flash Fiction

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Val

Welcome to another installment of Thursday’s Spot Writers Flash Fiction! Today’s piece comes to us from Jessica Degarmo. I awaken slowly, exquisitely, alive from the soles of my bare feet to the top of my mussed head. My body hums … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Destiny Awaits by Jaidis Shaw

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Val

This fast-paced novel is the first book in the Juniper Grove Chronicles. I enjoyed the premise of the story: a young woman has moved to a new town after the death of her family. She has always thought herself to … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: Flash Poetry

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Val

Today’s fiction comes to us from Cathy MacKenzie, who this week delivers two poems. If you enjoy these poems, check out her TO LOVE A GRANDMOTHER poetry book (100 poems), available on Smashwords for only $1.99. You can also find … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesdays: Unparallel Worlds with Alisa Jeruconoka

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Val

Welcome to my feature with Alisa Jeruconoka. Alisa has prepared original content about two characters in her book Unparallel Worlds. * * * First of all thank you (and the Corgis) for this fantastic opportunity to spread the word about … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Val

This book was loaned to me by a beta reader who is in middle school. She told me she really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the second one, so I was eager to read it. My reaction in … Continue reading →

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Character Interview: Tommy Wellesley

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Val

Interview with a character: Today I had the chance to talk to Tommy Wellesley, graduate student in experimental physics and co-star of the romance novella For Whom My Heart Beats Eternal. Dr. Wellesley, tell us about your interest in physics. … Continue reading →

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My Tribute to Ray Bradbury

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Val

The first “grown up” novel I remember reading is The Martian Chronicles. My parents came into my room one day and handed me the book as if it were a rite of passage. It was an old copy—it had that … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: <3 at first txt by Val Muller

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Val

Today’s flash fiction comes to us from Val Muller, the author of CORGI CAPERS: DECEIT ON DORSET DRIVE, a mystery novel for young readers and FOR WHOM MY HEART BEATS ETERNAL, a spicy sci-fi romance with a twist. Learn more … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesdays: Interview With Kathleen Patel

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Val

This week’s Writer Wednesday features author Kathleen Patel. Tell us about yourself: I was born and raised in the Chicago area, although I have spent time living on both coasts.  I’ve been happily married for almost twenty years. I have … Continue reading →

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Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and me, Elizabeth by E. L. Kongsburg

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Val

I picked up this book because it had earned a Newbery Honor, and was written by the same author who wrote From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, a Newbery winner. The book was written in the 1960s, … Continue reading →

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