One of the greatest challenges a writer faces is Blank Page Syndrome. When we sit down to write with a fresh sheet of paper or a blank word-processor screen, the page or screen looks back at us as if to say, “Well?” Three BestSelling Reads member authors discuss how they […]
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In fiction, concision matters
Lessons learned from journalism By DelSheree Gladden I recently made the transition back into journalism, as an editor this time rather than a writer. In my position, I largely work with newer freelance writers who don’t have a background in journalism and may not have a background in writing at […]
New book! Wraith World
It’s hitting the e-shelves tomorrow: the follow-up to the acclaimed sci-fi space opera, Ghost Star By Roger Eschbacher Galen glanced nervously at the vidscreen. The data scroll showed the unknown ship was holding steady, not getting any closer but not pulling back. “Do you get the feeling they’re playing with […]
What’s just TOO frightening?
A Saturday scare from BestSelling Reads authors BestSelling Reads authors write some scary books. And we love to read some scary stuff, too. For the last weekend in Haunting Month, we polled BestSelling Reads authors with a couple of questions. First, what’s the scariest story they’ve ever heard or read? […]
Spooky Saturday: On Unfaithful Wings
The Haunted Month of October continues with this ectoplasmic excerpt from the first Icarus Fell urban paranormal horror novel By Bruce Blake “Okay, that’s it everyone. I’m calling it,” a doctor with an overbite said glancing at the wall clock. “Time of death: two forty-seven a.m.” I surge of panic […]