Tag: fiction
group name: booksby
|
November 04, 2009 05:19 PM EST --
This week's prompt is Western, the story must be 100 words or less and must contain four of something in keeping with the genre.
Old West Gunfight
The saloon doors swung open and Black . . .
more
|
|
July 01, 2008 11:49 PM EDT --
Here's a sneak preview of the cover, photo courtesy of publisher Cedar Creek, cowboy boot photo by E. McNeel. Anyone interested in her website, get in touch with me. She does lots of horse photos, . . .
more
|
|
November 13, 2008 05:43 AM EST --
I am posting this as a response to the "Gather Writing Essentials" Thursday prompt. The theme gave me an excuse to post this story excerpted from my book, "That's My Story!" which . . .
more
|
|
August 04, 2009 03:00 PM EDT --
As follow up to Susan B.’s post in which editors and members discussed submission guidelines, I am going to use my space today to walk you through a day of editing from my seat. . . .
more
|
|
February 15, 2009 09:11 PM EST --
I'm looking for compatriots in the ABNA contest. Would love to talk about how you wrote your pitches, wanting a little sympathy and support while we wait. And wondering who is choosing the 500 pitches . . .
more
|
|
October 19, 2009 04:52 PM EDT --
“Now don’t feel awkward, we’re all here to share our problems. Just tell us how you feel.” I gave our newest member of group an encouraging, sympathetic look. . . .
more
|
|
August 15, 2009 05:29 PM EDT --
In December 2005, there were few things I had not done, seen, or felt. Journals kept the details of my experiences, and major influences lived in memories and emulations. I used some of them . . .
more
|
|
August 04, 2008 12:20 PM EDT --
A Question ...
Do you primarily buy books online, or do you prefer going to your local bookstore?
I used to prefer going to the bookstore, but over the past year, I primarily order books . . .
more
|
|
October 07, 2008 08:22 PM EDT --
For those who loves to read mystry novel, Uncle Si's Secret is a must read this holiday season. I was hooked from the beginning to the end and I would love to read more books by . . .
more
|
|
July 05, 2008 06:22 PM EDT --
I have posted a few more book reviews on my book review blog (five reviews total). The blog address is: http://wryterreviews.blogspot.com/ . There are books from several . . .
more
|
|
December 05, 2008 10:42 PM EST --
With a January 1 release date for Waltzing Cowboys, my second novel, I've polished the old cowboy boots and dusted off my cowboy hat. An aging cowboy returns to New York City to find the son he's . . .
more
|
|
July 26, 2009 05:01 PM EDT --
How to Marry a Mummy
Well, I was still alive. I could tell because I had a killer headache. I was lying prone, on something soft and comfortable. I wiggled my fingers and . . .
more
|
|
November 06, 2008 10:38 AM EST --
My book, "That's My Story" has just been made available for purchase.
"That's My Story!" is a collection of short stories that includes a man on the lucky . . .
more
|
|
August 20, 2008 04:29 PM EDT --
It's hard for me to believe that No Sensible People is a first novel. The story is so true and believable from the very first page that it seems it should be the work of a seasoned veteran.
Not . . .
more
|
|
June 17, 2009 06:36 AM EDT --
Allie struggled to balance her canvas bag, full of last-minute groceries for Tony's party, in one hand while digging in her purse for her house keys with the other hand. Awkwardly, she opened . . .
more
|
|
June 06, 2008 11:01 PM EDT --
Hello Fellow Gatherites,
As you know, there are many talented authors that are Gather members. As an author myself (of the award-winning Darkness Descending), I know that having an independent review . . .
more
|
|
November 09, 2008 05:56 PM EST --
The below is the press release that I have just sent out concerning a new project that I have going on called, Where in the World is Misfit McCabe?
Young adult author, LK Gardner-Griffie has created . . .
more
|
|
June 06, 2008 04:41 PM EDT --
I plan to get a good start on a novel before summer's over. I'm waiting til after vacation to start, though, because I know I'll be derailed by MIL drama. What are your writing goals and what's . . .
more
|
|
July 11, 2008 10:15 AM EDT --
My content on Gather, for the most part falls into one of the following categories:
Poetry
Short Stories
Novel Excerpts
Reviews
Bloggy/Op-ed Stuff
Questions I really want answers . . .
more
|
|
October 15, 2009 06:40 PM EDT --
As an author I'm often asked, "Where do you get your ideas?"
a
It's one of my favorite subjects, so if you decide to ask me on our next exchange, pull out a chair and settle in. It's hard . . .
more
|
|
|
|
