Note: This article had active links at the time it was published, but since then, Longshot Island seems to no longer be an active ezine. Calling all writers–seriously consider submitting your stories to the nice folks over at Longshot Island.…
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Feral Refrigerator Published by Longshot Island
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Please Help Me Select a Cover Image
My thanks in advance to everyone for taking a look at these. All these images came from Pixabay and are attribution-free for commercial use. All the type is merely a placeholder. I’ve learned that not everyone can picture things that…
A Worm Tale, Published by Longshot Island
Hey, I’ve got some good news. Longshot Island has published my flash memoir “A Worm Tale” in their latest issue. Apparently, I need to write more of these things because they seem to do very well in terms of blog…
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Pinterest–Tips to Get Started
Pinterest is an odd duck in the world of social media. If you’re an introvert, it’s tailor-made for you. It’s possible to reap the benefits of the site without interacting directly with a single solitary person. It’s kind of restful…
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Twitter–#BookMarketingChat
Rachael Thompson @BadRedheadMedia hosts a fantastic event for writers on Twitter every Wednesday evening from 6-7 p.m. Pacific time. It’s called Book Marketing Chat, and every week she addresses a specific topic to help writers market their books. Last week she…
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How to Use Twitter Hashtags to Gain Followers and Build Your Audience
One of Twitter’s advantages compared to other forms of social media is that it’s possible to build a network quickly. But if you don’t want a network with nothing but bots and online marketers, you’ll need to find some real…
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Helpful Facebook Tips for Authors
Since I’ve been putting more effort into Facebook, I’m actually starting to build a network, something which has eluded me before. The downside is that you have to be careful adding friends. I was asked personal information about my marriage…
Catling’s Bane by D. Wallace Peach
I found Catling’s Bane to be a highly enjoyable read. In chapter one, we’re introduced to the protagonist, Catling, on Hanging Day, an event where the onlookers’ emotions are manipulated until they react to the display with nothing but joy—even…
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Cathleen Townsend 