Author Archives: Val

Messages from Heaven, a Bestseller

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Val

I’ve just learned that Chicken Soup for the Soul: Messages from Heaven, a book for which I wrote two nonfiction stories, is officially a bestseller. This comes as no surprise. I have written pieces for Chicken Soup books before, so … Continue reading →

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Freedom and… Gardening? (and a giveaway!)

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Val

When I was a kid, I hated being told what to do. I loved playing outdoors, but one of the things I absolutely hated was helping my parents with gardening. They were shocked. After all, I loved plants, dirt, worms, … Continue reading →

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Bark for Life

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Val

I wanted to mention an event I’ll be participating in this May. It’s called Bark for Life, and it’s part of a fundraiser to raise money to fight cancer. The event takes place in Hanover, PA, on May 12th, and … Continue reading →

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A Chalk Marm’s Dream

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Val

I’m teaching creative writing again after–it’s been a few years. Dusting off all my old lessons, I came across an interesting piece I’d written as an example for an assignment on allegory and symbolism. I found it entertaining even after … Continue reading →

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Romance Novella Now Available

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Val

For all you romance fans, my new novella is now available in e-book format. For Whom My Heart Beats Eternal is a sci-fi/time-travel/robotic romance… geeky love, time travel, and artificial intelligence… how can you go wrong? In this time-travel romance … Continue reading →

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Interview on Juniper Grove

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Val

If you still haven’t gotten your hands on a copy of Corgi Capers: Deceit on Dorset Drive, here’s another chance to win a copy. Check out my interview on Juniper Grove, and enter for a chance to win: http://www.junipergrove.net/featured-author-val-muller-giveaway/

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Guest Blog Appearance

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Val

  Be sure to check out my guest appearance on Holley Trent’s blog. It’s all about my upcoming release, a time travel/sci-fi/romance novella (targeting adults): http://holleytrent.com/blog/2012/02/friendly-friday-with-val-muller/

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What if Shakespeare had to rebuild mankind?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Val

This month, I’m Penumbra magazine’s featured author. You can read my post about Shakespeare and my story, “The Shake Sphere,” for free on the Penumbra site: http://penumbra.musapublishing.com/valmuller.php In the story, extraterrestrial university students have accidentally destroyed Earth, and they’re relying on … Continue reading →

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The Mentor + Giveaway

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Val

I dedicated my newly-published novel, Corgi Capers: Deceit on Dorset Drive, to my grandfather, a man I met only in dreams. Below is the account of my meeting with him in a dream, an event that changed my life. I … Continue reading →

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Corgi Capers Contest

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Val

To celebrate the launch of Corgi Capers: Deceit on Dorset Drive, the corgis have decided to give away a free copy of their book. To enter, check out the contest at http://corgicapers.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/corgi-capers-free-story-giveaway/. Contest ends February 15th! * * * About … Continue reading →

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