Tag: ebooks
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Flashback – A never published scene from The Alchemist of Paris
When I was sorting through my papers, I found this scene from an early draft of The Alchemist of Paris. Young housemaid Elise and her mysterious master are walking through the pre-dawn streets of 19th century Paris. Although there are familiar points, this scene has an alternative plot line. Can you spot three changes from…
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Sequels, Prequels and Interquels
Be careful, the note said, for I had found a phantom. Albert Price had been known across Europe for the past fifty years, although if he were real or a legend, no one knew. – The Alchemist of Rome When your main character has lived for centuries, are your books sequels, prequels or interquels? The…
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Leaving home
At twilight I slipped out of the convent and into the herb garden. Unlocking the gate, I strolled under the old stone arch to the fields beyond. The sky was blue violet, and a golden moon was rising over the hills. The air was sweet with the scent of the rustling grasses. Wildflowers, some blooming…
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Midnight in Dublin – free!
“Midnight in Dublin” is now free on Amazon until 12 December 2015. It is also featured (with many other great book bargains) on Choosy Bookworm today! * * * * *
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“Midnight in Dublin” – new cover reveal
Here is the amazing new cover for “Midnight in Dublin” created by Adriana Haganu at adipixdesign.com. “Midnight in Dublin” is a supernatural thriller with magical realism elements, set in Dublin, Ireland. Here is the plot: When Lizzy James flies to Dublin, all she wants is to forget her worries and have a relaxing weekend.…
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20. The End of the Twenties
I’m back with another “Fiction by Numbers” tale. We are now up to number 20. * * * * * In her apartment high on the hillside above Hollywood, Lotte raised her glass of champagne to the twinkling lights of the city. The air was sweet with the scent of hibiscus and geranium. The low…
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Don’t Let the World Pass You By
It’s the return of the cartoons! Writing, blogging, indie publishing, not to mention day-jobs, night-jobs, pets, kids, etc often seem to leave no time for anything else. So don’t forget to take time out, and don’t let the world pass you by. * * * * * And.. a promotion! “Midnight in Dublin” is…
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“The Wary Traveler” – news and reviews
I just had to share this comment on my ebook page from the all-blogging, all-writing, all-drawing, all-book-reviewing, all-podcasting, creative powerhouse Anneque Malchien! Is there anything this girl can’t do? Here’s what Anneque said about “The Wary Traveler”: The Wary Traveller was very, very excellent. The pacing was perfect, it just dripped with tension and…
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“Midnight in Dublin” – A strange night out in old Dublin town
A few years ago, I lived in Dublin, Ireland, the setting for my short story, “Midnight in Dublin”, a tale of fate, destiny and chance, which all unravels in the course of one evening. Earlier drafts of the story were planned for London or Sydney, but changing the setting to Dublin made everything fall into…
