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This week's Revolving Book is the historical romance ONCE UPON A TOWER by ELOISA JAMES! Contest: http://eloisajames.com/contest.php "Romance writing does not get much better than this" - People Magazine BUY ELOISA'S BOOK ONLINE: AMAZON: htt...

Source of pic: Freelancers Union Great content is definitely a great key that can help you indirectly. Sometimes your blog might not get the monetization you believe you deserve, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get some form of money out...

I’ll cheat and answer the question before you read the post—neither is “right”, it “Depends” :-) Certainly, certain writers use too many words and others scrimp but Simple or Ornate is a decision that the Writing I...

I’ll cheat and answer the question before you read the post—neither is “right”, it “Depends” :-) Certainly, certain writers use too many words and others scrimp but Simple or Ornate is a decision that the Writing I...

A moment of pride is nearing And here I am beaming At the same time, I am wondering How did I manage to do so much of writing! Now you tell me, was it really worth reading? Oh! My crazy mind is meandering To find the appropriate wording That c...

This is Milo. He was my baby long before I had children. He was 5 weeks old when I brought him home.A kitten I had inherited had died a few days before, at just 8-days old, before he'd even opened his eyes. When my friend told me about a box of kitte...

A writer begins to learn the moment they’re born. First mom and dad are the teachers—maybe siblings and friends—then, the grades of school… In an essay I published 15 years ago, about my own education, I wrote: “As I sit...

  I’ve just seen that my book Colours and fragments have received two reviews on amazon They can be read here, and the first six pages can be read too. A great big thank you to all of you for your support!  ...

  I’ve just seen that my book Colours and fragments have received two reviews on amazon They can be read here, and the first six pages can be read too. A great big thank you to all of you for your support!  ...

“A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness.” ― Robert Frost Poetry is always a writer’s delight. It is a medium through which anything can be conveyed. It is short which makes it sweet...

Send to Kindle “Don’t buy me any clothes.” he said vehemently. “Why ever not?” she asked. “Well, they say when you do that, the relationship ends.” he answered. “Nonsense,” she replied and proceed...

When boredom hits me, I let my mind wander. I let my mind go as crazy as possible. I hunt for words. And the process makes me wonder what I would have done if I was not a writer. Worst…  If I was not LOCOMENTE! Really, whenever I am bored…...

“Let’s Put the Cool Back in School” is the goal of first ever in Cebu City, The University of the Visayas New School of Art and Design, Gullas Campus in Banilad, as they introduce a variety of creative learning workshops this summer...

I think it’s time to show the Word Histories and Synonyms for the three Main Topics of this blog: Reading, Writing, & Publishing. The etymologies are from the Oxford Online Dictionary Pro: READ : Old English rae-dan, of Germanic origin; rel...

Port Elizabeth, situated in the Eastern Cape is South Africa’s fifth largest city and one of the leading ports. The city is vibrant and easy-going and national and international known as the “The Friendly City”.   The city was...

Why do women love chocolates so much? Chocolate equals love. It is thought of as a romantic gift. For women especially, it's associated with love and romance. Chocolate makes them feel loved and special. It tastes great as it melts in your mout...

This is a traditional recipe of South Africa: Take as many hard-boiled eggs as required take off the shells and cut the eggs in half lengthwise. Take out the yolks and pound them into a paste with butter, anchovy sauce, and a little cream or milk.

Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you're optimistic or pessimistic and it may even affect your health. H...

She knew what she want Although a youngling she was Determined, driven. She listened to heart Yes. Writing was her passion Ah! She tried and tried Ah! She tried and tried But she failed miserably Yet never gave up She observed and wrot...

Music is indeed the universal language and does not know any human made boundaries. It can inspire, uplift and motivate people. Music can also be relaxing and can move any person to tears, laughter and joy. The power of music has been known and us...