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Monday musing

Three things I wish I’d known before becoming an author

Monday musings by Raine Thomas I first became a published author on July 24, 2011. I’ll never forget the nerves that shimmied through me before my husband pressed the publish button on Amazon (I couldn’t do it.) It was as though I knew my life would never be the same […]

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How to choose a title—by design

An author’s path to naming a tale By Lucy Appadoo I chose my novel’s title to be A Life By Design for two reasons.  The first one has to do with my character, Elena who aspires to study fashion design in Milan. It takes a lot of coaxing with her authoritative father, […]

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Why I write—and why I write what I write

A writer’s words for Wednesday By David C. Cassidy I’m a visual person. A creative person. As a photographer, I’m trained to “see” images before I make them. I’m trained to “create” them. For me, writing is equally visual. I see words in my head; entire scenes play out like […]

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Thursday teaser

Thursday teaser: Date Shark

For Romance Month, enjoy this teaser of the book — which you can get for free by subscribing to this blog by email — By DelSheree Gladden “Where did you park?” Eli asked.   He was smart to guess Leila hadn’t used the valet. She had never been to a restaurant […]

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Thursday teaser

Thursday teaser: Army of Worn Soles

A taste of the book you will receive #free when you subscribe to BestSelling Reads’ blog in your email. By Scott Bury Chapter 15:On the train Across Ukraine, November, 1941 “Why do you look so unhappy?” Maurice did not know what to say to the woman in from of him […]

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Giveaway , Saturday spotlight

On the 12th day: Palm Trees & Snowflakes

Time for a mystery for the holiday season: enjoy this sample of the Hawaiian Storm mystery By Scott Bury When she opened her apartment door, her reflection in the hall mirror shocked her. Her shoulder-length, light brown hair was tangled from the night’s activity and frizzy from Hawaii’s humidity. Her […]

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Giveaway , Thursday teaser

No pipers piping on the 11th day: Doing Max Vinyl

Time is running out to enter the 12 Days of Great Reading giveaway contest. Don’t wait—enter now, then enjoy this sample from one of the books you could win, the mystery By Frederick Lee Brooke “You okay, Max?” Uncle Gordon’s eyes were alert now. They were horribly red-rimmed and shiny. […]

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Giveaway , Tuesday teaser

On the tenth day: The Oblivious Girl’s Handbook

This girl may not be able to milk … anything. But you’ll be sure to love this sample from another great book you could win in the 12 Days of Great Reading giveaway By DelSheree Gladden We were locked in a standoff. A big part of me was still angry […]

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Launch day: The Door on the Right

Just in time to buy it for the dystopian sci-fi lover on your list, the latest thriller By Elyse Salpeter The author of the bestselling Kelsey Porter series, Elyse Salpeter has launched her latest novel, The Door on the Right. “November 1, 2022 was the day that I started writing […]

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Giveaway , Thursday teaser

On the ninth day: Dragonfriend

A book for the young Arthurian legend-reader in all of us. On the ninth day of great reading, a sample from one of the books you could win in BestSelling Reads 12 Days of Great Reading giveaway. Enter the draw now for your chance to win this book By Roger […]

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