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POINT OF VIEW: The Fixit List

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The manuscript is written, it’s gone through my beta readers and is finalized in third-draft form. And it’s ready to go out to the publisher/agent/pitch wars/wherever. Almost. There’s still one last step I take before unleashing my work onto an eager and unsuspecting world. (side note: can someone be both eager and unsuspecting?) The fixit list. Every author who has been around for long enough has one. It’s the list of things you know you do wrong, the ones you’ve been called on again and again by your editors but somehow never stop doing in the heat of writing. I … Read more

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Marvin’s New Book Is Here!!!

TAD

Drag queen meets Angel of Death. It sounds awesome: When Tad pushes the boundaries of his duties too far, his angel wings are stripped, and he is sent to New York City to live as a human. Lost and alone he meets Doug, and the two start a friendship that will last a lifetime. But nothing is simple when you’re dealing with a former Angel of Death and a Drag Queen. Could these two cause our world to end or will they manage to keep the future secure? Grab a copy here: Amazon | Universal Buy Link

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Gregory J. Gardner, Jr.

Gregory J. Gardner, Jr.

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Gregory J. Gardner – Born in 1980, and having moved around a lot, he was in 7 different schools from grades 1-6 and, after suffering a traumatic brain injury at the age of 7, he’s used writing and drawing as a way to cope with a constantly changing world. Thanks so much, Gregory, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What do you do when you get writer’s block?  Gregory J. Gardner, Jr.: … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Hurricane Dreams, by Julia McBryant

Hurricane Dreams

Julia McBryant has a new MM contemporary book out: “Hurricane Dreams.” Audie Currell, the only son of one of the richest families in Charleston, runs off from his parent’s wine tasting with his father’s business associate’s son, Calhoun Chatterton, another well-off teenager from Savannah. They start dating in secret. But Audie’s abusive childhood stands in the way of an authentic relationship — as does their family’s homophobia. They have to hide their relationship while coping with Audie’s trauma. Can two naive teenagers manage such a difficult task? Series Blurb: The Southern Seduction series chronicles the interconnected lives of a group … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT: In Safe Arms, by Ann Grech

In Safe Arms

Ann Grech has a new MM romance out: “In Safe Arms.” When a damaged man stumbles on a second chance, it’s all too easy to turn and run. It takes a determined photographer to convince him risk is worth it all. People deserve a second chance, right? How about a third or fourth? But what if I can’t even admit to myself who I am? I was truthful once before. I came out to one other person, and he left me broken and scarred. He destroyed the boy I was. I don’t even use the same name anymore; I go … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Going On Blind Faith

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I am at the edge of a precipice. When I jumped into this writing thing again six years ago, I hoped to be discovered, to have a huge bestseller that would catapult me into… I don’t know. Fame? Success? Money? Validation? And now here I am, facing the biggest questions of my writing career. Where do I go from here? How do I make it all make sense for my life, my relationship, and my bank account? Is this writing thing going to lead me somewhere? By many measures, I am already a “success.” I have fans who adore my … Read more

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REVIEW: The Rising Tide, by Erica Robyn Reads

Just got an amazing review of “The Rising Tide,” book two in the Liminal Sky series, from Erica Robyn Reads. A sampling: I found it near impossible to put this down. I was so immersed in the story thanks to all of the intense action, the plot, and all of the amazing characters!… I had so much fun reading this book. It’s one of those books that you read and just want to shout: GO READ THIS BOOK ASAP! It’s so difficult to put into words just how much I loved this.  See the Full Review Here Buy Links: DSP … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Jeffrey Bardwell

Jeffrey Bardwell

Today, Jeffrey Bardwell – Jeffrey Bardwell writes epic fantasy with elements of darkness, steampunk, and romance set in the Metal vs. Magic Universe.. Thanks so much, Jeffrey, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What was your first published work? Tell me a little about it.  Jeffrey Bardwell: My first published work under the name Jeffrey Bardwell was in April 2017: an epic fantasy novel called Broken Wizards. Let the broken puns commence. The plot had holes you could lead a cavalry regiment through, I tossed around exclamation points like confetti, and I stretched the story too thin chasing that epic length. … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Fifteen Days of Immersion

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Those who read my column regularly know I am madly working to finish “Dropnauts: Redemption Book One” in time for PitchWars. I just got my editor notes back on Thursday, and now have about two weeks to whip the whole thing into shape. The news from the editor is mixed. He functioned as my beta reader this time around as the time table was too compressed to manage both, so the manuscript was at a bit rougher stage than I would have preferred. He loved the story! That alone made me dance and throw my hands in the air like … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT/GIVEAWAY: Kaylena Radcliff

Kaylena Radcliff

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Kaylena Radcliff – Kaylena Radcliff is a magazine editor, pastor’s wife, mother, and indefatigable world builder. As such, she subsists almost entirely on coffee and prayer. GIVEAWAY: Comment on this post below for a chance to win an eBook copy of “Mouse.” Thanks so much, Kaylena, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, and when did you discover that you were good at it? Kaylena … Read more