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Blog Editor’s Discussion: Self-Publication | Snopes by Nick Smith

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While I was brainstorming what I wanted to write this piece about (my version of brainstorming looking very much like drinking coffee and reading on my Kindle), I had a strange thought, which bloomed into a veritable forest of queries. What, I wondered, did the process of self-publication entail? How has the e-book changed the game, both for publisher and authors? Is it possible for average authors to make a living this way? After a mild argument with myself, I switched to decaf and went to work researching. – See more at: http://shenandoahliterary.org/snopes/2014/03/10/blog-editors-discussion-self-publication/#sthash.XaUN6Bpg.dpuf

From Shenandoah: The Washington and Lee University Review (sponsored by Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia (24450) and published twice annually on the internet under the auspices of the Dean of the College, currently Suzanne Keen.)

Mayflies and Dragons Challenge Winners! | Writers CarnivalWriters Carnival

How exciting! I won First Place in the Writing Carnival Flash Fiction Contest!!

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Congratulations!

First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who participated in last week’s challenge.  There were a lot of great entries and it was a tough choice!  Nonetheless, a decision was made and the winners are as follows…

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1st – Joey and the Dragon by Susan Tighman Hawthorne

2nd – Battle Masks by Olivia G. Owens 

3rd – Shimmer by TL

Also, we are sending an honourable mention out to… Dragon Heart by Rebecca Braun

Bitter Prophecy by S. Tilghman Hawthorne

 

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The moon’s silver glow bathed the town of Silar with a cold light. One sleek pale ray stole through Merrith’s window to caress her soft cheek. She slept with the careless abandon of innocence, wrapped in the knowledge of her warm, safe world.

To read the full story click here and choose the Seller of your choice – My Author Page

A World of Worlds

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The latest and very exciting anthology from Grey Mouse Publishing! I’m excited to report that my story, Bitter Prophecy, is among the delightful concoction of Sci-Fi and Fantasy in this grouping. Get it while it’s free from Smashwords at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/423591

Please join other readers in sharing your comments below. Which story(ies) did you like best? Why?

Many of these writers have books available, do look them up! 🙂

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