Monday, May 16, 2022
Annual Faust Sonnet Contest Deadline Fast Approaching
Each entrant may submit one to three sonnets, maximum, with sonnets to be received no later than June 1, 2022. Cash prizes total $2,000. When you visit the site, you can review the winning entries from the last few years. For more information, visit http://www.sonnetcontest.org/
Not sure how to write a sonnet? Try reviewing these guidelines, tips, and examples: http://examples.yourdictionary.com/sonnet-examples.html
Have you ever written a sonnet? Does this seem like something you might want to try?
Monday, May 9, 2022
Submission Opportunities for Veterans, Graduates, and More
he Warriors Arts Alliance have joined together once again to create the eleventh volume in a series of anthologies about military experiences. The deadline for this issue is May 16, 2022. They accept fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photography, essays, and interviews. I was fortunate enough to be included in the second volume with my interview of award-winning author Tim O'Brien (The Things They Carried). For more information on supporting these great Americans or to learn more about the Proud to Be series: http://www.semopress.com/events/proud-to-be-writing-by-american-warriors/
Have you ever written for veterans or graduates? Does this seem like something you might want to try?
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
IWSG: Writing - Highs and Lows
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MAY QUESTION - It's the best of times; it's the worst of times. What are your writer highs (the good times)? And what are your writer lows (the crappy times)?
MY ANSWER - My writing highs are when I feel like I'm in a groove, or the muse is sitting with me, or I'm publishing a piece I am particularly proud of completing. My lows are when life interferes too much, and I lose any passion or time for the craft for a while. Another low is when a particular publisher keeps rejecting me, but publishes work I feel is sub par for their usual standards. It's hard not to be a little bitter about the last one - at least for a little while.
How about you? What are your writer highs (the good times)? And what are your writer lows (the crappy times)?
Saturday, April 30, 2022
CassaDark
CassaDark
By Alex J. Cavanaugh
“Cavanaugh returns to the world of his Cassa Series…for a fourth inventive space opera.” – Publisher’s Weekly
His world is unraveling…
Bassan’s father is stepping down from command. His best friend almost dies when Bassan freezes. Now, he’s being sent across the galaxy to speak at an important conference. Despite saving the eleven races years ago, he’s paralyzed by doubt. Could things get any worse?
Once there, new acquaintance Zendar convinces Bassan to visit his planet for a humanitarian mission. Bassan’s special connection to ancient technology is the key to saving Zendar’s people. One problem though—it’s a prisoner planet.
On Ugar, he discovers things aren’t so straightforward. As each truth reveals itself, the situation grows more desperate. If he can’t find the right answers, he might die along with Zendar’s people. Can Bassan summon the courage to be a hero again?
Print - 9781939844842
EBook – 9781939844859
Science Fiction – Adventure/Space Opera/Space Exploration
Links:
iTunes – https://books.apple.com/us/
Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/dp/
Barnes & Noble – https://www.barnesandnoble.
Kobo – https://www.kobo.com/us/en/
Scribed – https://www.scribd.com/
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/
Monday, April 18, 2022
Shakespeare Day 2022
Folger Shakespeare Library also hosts a variety of events, activities, contests, and programs for both kids and adults.
I've previously shared my own interest in Shakespeare in an article with Southern Writer's Magazine. You can check that out here: For the Love of Shakespeare.
For other great reads, Shakespeare fans should check out:
25 Romances for Shakespeare Fans
English, Irish, and Scottish Poetry
All the World's a Stage: Great Drama
Are you a Shakespeare fan? Will you be celebrating? What is your favorite Shakespearean creation?
Monday, April 11, 2022
2022 Easter Celebrations, Reading, and Writing
I hope you are all able to enjoy some much need time of relaxation, fun, and love this weekend.
Looking for a great Easter read? Check out This Easter Reading List.
For a little Easter writing inspiration, check out one of my former posts 4 Easter Inspired Prompts, or this list I came across: Easter Journal Prompts.Do you celebrate Easter? How are you celebrating this season? Have you tried writing anything Easter inspired, or similar to the above prompts? Do you want to share anything that you have felt pulling at your heart lately?
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
IWSG: Working With Audiobooks
It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! founded by Alex J. Cavanaugh. Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs. You can also join us on twitter using the hashtag #IWSG, or on the Facebook page.Now, IWSG hosts have changed up the format in an effort to make it more fun and interactive. Every month, they will announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
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APRIL QUESTION - Have any of your books been made into audio books? If so, what is the main challenge in producing an audiobook?