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    Paranormal Deep Dive 11

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    Top Read Paranormal Stories Since Deep Dive 10 Top 2 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. Lovesquatch: A Culinary Cryptid Romcom by Rafy Complete A Night on Pine Ridge by Myr Complete Top 6 Most Read Paranormal - Cursed Objects Focuses on objects with supernatural or cu
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Weekly Wrap Up

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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Anthologies

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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Genre Deep Dives

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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CSR- Can't Stop Reading

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

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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Prompts

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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Anthologies

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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Genre Deep Dives

Mystery Deep Dive 4

Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Amateur Sleuth Features characters who are not professional detectives but get involved in solving mysteries due to personal interest or circumstance. Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis In Process Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Caper Light-hearted mystery that is easy to read, witty and not too intense.  Can also be more comic in nature.  Examples: Clue, Scooby Doo, Hardy Boys, or Janet Evanovitch books A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) b
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