Author: iamgirlofwords
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[Luna Station Quarterly] 5 Things We Can Learn From Reading Science Fiction and Fantasy
Hi, all! Happy Friday π Today, I’m sharing an article I published with Luna Station Quarterly that discusses the lessons we can learn from SFF novels. As it’s my favorite genre to read (and write!) I was really excited to write this post. I hope you enjoy it! Drop a comment on the post if…
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[Scribbler] Six Helpful Tips for Editing Your First Draft
Hi all, happy Friday! Today I’m sharing a blog post I wrote for Scribbler a few months ago. If you’ve finished writing an early draft of your story and don’t know where to start editing, check out my list of six suggestions to get the ball rolling. Thanks for reading!
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Flash Fiction: Thanksgiving Excerpt from THE LAST MCNARY
Happy day after Thanksgiving for all who celebrate! Over on Instagram yesterday, I posted about the book I’m most thankful I read in 2020 (Stalking Jack the Ripper series by Kerri Maniscalco) and talked about why Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday (hint: food)! See post below. I also shared a few writing snippets in my…
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[Luna Station Quarterly] Gothic Tales and Their Villians
Halloween may be over, but if you’re missing spooky season, I’m excited to share my newest blog post for Luna Station Quarterly with you! Luna Station Quarterly is an online blog and magazine promoting stellar short fiction by women-identified writers. My new column, Girl of Words, will feature opinion pieces and reviews of upcoming Adult…
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Meet My Leading Ladies
This was a Christmas present from my husband (aka, The Best Husband In The Universe). I’ve wanted this piece since I first started writing, when it was just Stenne and I. However, our girl gang has grown by three a (until I think up another series and we grow by one more). I’d love to…
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“Lifel1k3” by Jay Kristoff
Good morning, y’all! I am so excited to be reviewing Jay Kristoff’s Lifel1k3 today. It was recommended to me by a friend (@l.k.middlebrook.writes on Instagram – go follow her!) and I could not be more thankful for the recommendation. I would absolutely recommend this book to others – I just gave it to my mom,…
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Bethany Beach Books: The Book Drop
Hi friends! In exchange for a review, Bethany Beach Books was kind enough to send me a sample of their subscription box! And WOW guys it was so wonderful! I am so excited to review The Book Drop from Bethany Beach Books! A few basics about the subscription: First, the box came SUPER fast! I…