Category Archives: writing

Spot Writers: Chapter 11

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Val

This episode of Remy’s story comes to us from Cathy MacKenzie. Check out her three books of short stories available on Smashwords for only $1.99 and $0.99. https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/camack.There you can read the first story in each book for free. However, … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesdays: Lola (with Dixiane Hallaj)

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Val

Today I’m welcoming Lola, star of the novel It’s Just Lola by author Dixiane Hallaj. You can learn more at www.itsjustlola.com. Everyone in the Northern Virginia area is welcome to attend the book release party on Friday, September 7th from … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesdays with Tonia Brown

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Val

Tonia Brown’s short stories have appeared in a variety of anthologies. She has cranked out several books, including Lucky Stiff: Memoirs of an Undead Lover, Badass Zombie Road Trip, Skin Trade, and the erotic steampunk series Clockworks and Corsets. Tonia … Continue reading →

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Interview Appearance

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Val

Want to find out why I am–err, was–afraid of the dark? Why was I terrified of the 1980’s TV show Beauty and the Beast? What’s so special about Sun-Maid raisins? Check out the answer to this and more. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Serial Flash Heats UP!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. Each week we’ll be adding to the story begun by Val Muller a few weeks ago. The story is heating up!   This week is Chapter 4 written by Cathy MacKenzie. Check out her e-books … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Independence Blog Hop!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Val

Welcome to my stop on the Celebrating Independence Blog Hop (http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/) I’m so thankful to live in a land of freedom. But when I think of the ultimate freedom, I realize that there’s something we’re all bound to: Time. In … Continue reading →

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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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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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Book Baby

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Val

Welcome to the Second Annual Splash into Summer Blog Hop! I’m glad to be part of the tour. Check out my blog post below, and enter to win. I’m offering a choice of prizes: winner can choose from the following: … Continue reading →

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