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Published short story author, now editing my first novel, an Urban Fantasy (American Gods X Highlander) Serial wanderer, trying out “Retirement” in Costa Rica and very pleased about it.
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It's here! Reactor's 30 Most Anticipated Books of 2025, read and compiled by books editor @cxorlando.bsky.social. If you're searching for your next fantasy, science fiction, or horror favorite, there's no better place to start 📖 reactormag.com/30-sff-title...

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#FavoriteLines #Readers #WritersLife "But there was no town remote enough, no fortress walls high enough to protect you from mad ideas with mass appeal." Dean Koontz - "Devoted"

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Taking Submissions: Short Story Substack July 2025 Window horrortree.com/taking-submi... Submission Window: July 1st - 31st, 2025 Payment: $100 for the chosen story + 50% of subscription revenue Theme: Any genre, short story #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Why are you STILL writing?

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Have a listen to this: rss.com/podcasts/mik... Read by him:

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This is a great opportunity. As an individual, I feel incredibly under-represented. However, as a fifty-something white guy, I'm going to sit this one out. If you fit the bill, give it a shot.

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#FavoriteLines #Readers #WritersLife "Tom Buchanan compelled me from the room as though he were moving a checker to another square." F. Scott Fitzgerald - "The Great Gatsby"

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This is the last thing the BBC needs

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Binge watching #Mobland and I hate how I am despising Helen Mirren

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This is the final poster. Now get up & go! The Life of Chuck hits theaters everywhere on the 13th (tomorrow!). Find tickets and locations at thelifeofchuck.film

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#FavoriteLines #Readers #WritersLife "To say that Troy Carpenter was wound up tight was a little like saying the summit of Mount Everest offered a fairly decent view of the surrounding countryside." Richard Chizmar @richardchizmar.bsky.social - "Memorials"

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Have a listen to this: rss.com/podcasts/mik... Read by him:

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Here I am, obsessively rereading every word of my query letter for the 17th time, second-guessing whether the opening line is strong enough, wondering if I’ve used too many adjectives in the synopsis, and questioning my entire existence as a writer. #AmQuerying #WritersLife #WritingCommunity

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#FavouriteLines #Readers #WritersLife "[s]he will be one of those denied the comfort of illusion, the armor of delusion, and the fellowship of mass insanity." Dean Koontz, The House at the End of the World

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Another gem by @nathanwpyle.bsky.social

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Well, that's a nice start to the day - a full request from my first query to a publisher. At least the query package is on the right track 😁

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Doves - symbols of peace, or just pigeons with white privilege?

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#Authors and #Writers - did you establish a website or blog before becoming published? Was it worth it? I feel reluctant to begin marketing a product that you can't yet buy...

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I am again polishing the query letter and synopsis for #BENEVOLENCE the first book in the #ChildrenOfLoki series, and exploring publishing houses to #query Is my baby pretty? Or just another Winston Churchill lookalike? Am I brave enough to find out? #WritersLife #BookSky

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Proof that WhatsApp groups count as social media.

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“Hang the bananas” they said. “It will keep the safe” they said. #PuraVida

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RIP Frederick Forsyth apnews.com/article/fred...

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Had a visit from Pepe le Pew. Luckily he didn’t leave a calling card. #PuraVida

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#CrocodileTears Not a bad thing if you’re a thirsty butterfly. And the croc gets to look fabulous, too. The side-eye and smirk is priceless

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Aspiring and successful #writers - do yourselves a favour and follow Kate. You’ll be glad you did.

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📚💙 www.goodreads.com/book/show/60...

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Indeed.

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This morning was all about “Open Mike Night” at the amateur autopsy club. #WritersLife 📚💙

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Submissions are open for our Issue 10! We will be reading until August 1st. #poetry #fiction #photography #art #litmag #digital #publishing #callforsubmissions

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Coffee’s ready! A fantastic tour of Don Emilio’s coffee farm, near Uvita #PuraVida

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