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    Weekly Wrap Up (Aug. 30 - Sept. 5)

    By wildone

    I want to send a hello out to Rudy Judy   Now that is out of the way, I get to explain that I was away from home all week. I went up to the lake and stayed at the cabin (cottage to you Eastern North American folks). I worked my job all week up there, but it was more tolerable with looking out the window at the mountains across the lake. The lake was quiet most of the week but all the jet skies and boat surfing (is that what they call it  ) made it noisy on Friday and brought back memories t
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Paranormal Deep Dive 4

Top 0 Most Read Paranormal - Cryptid Features creatures from folklore, mythology, or cryptozoology, such as Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, or Chupacabra. The narrative often revolves around encounters with these mysterious beings. No stories Top 0 Most Read Paranormal - Cursed Objects Focuses on objects with supernatural or cursed properties. The plot typically involves characters trying to understand or break the curse associated with the object. No stories To
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October CSR Feature: Turnabout is Fair Fae by Valkyrie

It's October which means spooks, ghouls, fae, vampires, werecritters... yep, this month is for all the spookies! If you can handle them, that is. I chose to feature an older story written by our very own admin, @Valkyrie, for the 2017 anthology The Fall Out and Secret Spaces. This short story is a perfect bite-size treat for the season!  Turnabout is Fair Fae by @Valkyrie   Length: 4,055 Description: Not all fairies have wings and sprinkle pixie dust.  Briar Toadthistle
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Weekly Wrap Up (Sept. 29 - Oct. 5)

Well it finally happened   After several nights of the temperature dipping down to just above 0C/32F, and me going to bed a bit hotish () in the evening and waking up shivering, I think I got the start of the first cold of the season. Well, not a full blown one. Today was a day that was focused on wearing a couple of layers of sweatpants and sweatshirts and some wool socks. Also my eyeballs are floating a bit with all the water I have drank. The throat isn't that sore anymore, so I might ge
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Upcoming Writing Events

Stay tuned for this year's anthology - In too Deep!  While the team works behind the scenes to get everything ready for posting, I thought it would be a good idea to reveal what's next on the agenda.   The Prompt Team is excited to announce our first prompt team event, which will take place in November.  Be sure to check out Friday's blog for more information.  We will be honoring our beloved late friend Carlos Hazday by again featuring stories/poems/memories in his honor on Janu
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Hurricane Helene Aftermath

As most of you in the US and Canada are aware, and probably many of you in other parts of the world,  the southeastern United States was hit hard by Hurricane Helene over the course of several days.  The storm developed quickly and made landfall as a category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend. On its way up the west coast of the state, it created devastating storm surges.  I live on a peninsula that juts out into Tampa Bay. During my 17 years in Florida,  most of it was spent in the Saraso
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Non-Fiction Deep Dive 4

Top 7 Most Read Non-Fiction - Autobiography is a self-written account of one's life. Takes stock of the autobiographer's life from the moment of composition. While biographers generally rely on a wide variety of documents and viewpoints, autobiography may be based entirely on the writer's memory. An Advent Calendar by Aditus Complete Pride Month, and other Haibun by AC Benus Long-Term Hold Second Sight: Remembering Some San Francisco Neighborhoods by AC Benus Comp
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September CSR Discussion Day: La Tambola by drsawzall

Did you read the CSR feature this month, La Tambola? This story tells all about how humanity does... and doesn't, manage new beginnings. Before you share your thoughts below, check out my interview with drsawzall.  Are you a person who makes their bed in the morning, or do you not see much point? I do make my bed in the morning 75% of the time. If you were an animal, what would you be? A clone of dabeagle who has to be among the best crafters of written dialogue, he constantl
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Weekly Wrap Up (Sept .22 - Sept. 28)

Depending on where you live, how many days do you have to get in your entries for the In Too Deep annual Anthology? Calling on Poets, Authors, and even readers to get them in. So how many days do you have to the end of October 1st? 1 days 2 days Oh crap, still not too late but pushing it   I am just back from a relaxing week up in the mountains at the lake where I was having a nice, quiet birthday . I'm refreshed and rejuvenated, got a hair cut today as well. I was going to go f
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Arts and Crafts - Character-istics

What elements make for a believable character?  What can writers add that aids in the complete and utter suspension of disbelief?  Lots of thing come to mind like quirks, back stories, associations, inner thoughts, tribulations - and the list goes on and on.  However, something many authors have done with beloved recurring characters is to give them hobbies.  Certainly Sherlock Holmes had several and varied 'pursuits'.  Agatha Christie had Miss Marple constantly knitting.  Let's try rounding out
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Time's almost Out!

Hear ye, hear ye!  The anthology deadline is almost here!  Arrrr.... I be wanting yer stories now, maties!  Oh wait... national Talk like a Pirate Day was Saturday   Don't mind me... lack of sleep and massive brain fog make for very strange blog posts      Anyway... we've got a great selection of stories so far, with more on the way.  I'm in the process of pairing proofreaders with authors for the submissions I've received so far.  Authors should expect to hear from me within the
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