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[jolenes-book-journey]

Latest blog post from my friend and fellow Florida Author - JoAnn Lordah

[letterstotheuniversepage]

2024, my first-ever collaborative book with Filipino writers.

I still remember when author Myca Paga slid into my direct messages, inviting me to participate in the largest book collaboration she would ever lead with Filipino writers. I was truly surprised because that was our first interaction, and I’m grateful she noticed my writing page and extended the invitation. Honored by the opportunity, I gladly accepted and became a contributor. Thank you so much, Miss Myca, for trusting my skills and for your generosity in bringing us all together to make this project a success! This book is particularly special to me because I wasn’t just taking a step in my writing journey alone—I also had the chance to bring two of my friends and classmates, Ylisle and Kirck, to be co-authors as well. It’s truly been an incredible experience.

The best part of this project, Whispers of the Heart, is the immense support from each contributor. Though we each contributed only a few literary pieces, we all valued the book deeply and worked hard to promote it. Special mention to our talented co-authors, Kyang and Frenchshield, who also served as the book cover artist and layout designer, respectively. It was a real team effort, all 48 of us contributing in our own ways.

God is truly great. He used my fellow writers, especially Marix Luna, as instruments to bring our book to the 2024 Manila International Book Fair, where it was displayed and sold out! It’s a blessing beyond words. Hopefully, next time, in God’s will, I can attend the book fair and meet my co-authors in person.

It’s a success, and I’m hopeful it will continue to soar higher! I’m so proud to be a part of this beautiful book. To God be all the glory!

Book Title: Whispers of the Heart A Poetry and Prose Collaboration Tags: Poetry, Poem, Literary, Collaboration Book Cover Artist: Kyang Layout Designer: Frenchshield Shayne

Listen to the whispers of exceptional writers in your heart! This collection takes you on an emotional journey, weaving themes of love, longing, and heartache. We hope it touches your soul as deeply as it did ours while writing it.

The Authors: Aerasyne – mistyplenilune – Rose R. Sales – Andrea Nicole Isiderio – Anneyiie – Almira Maruhom – Aubrey Raymundo – Cat Lean – Simplyamorous – Clypeusthetic – elixnebleu – Hannah Redspring – Hiraya Tinatangi – Stranger’s Poetry – Marisstella – Precious Magdaleno – Jenny Grace Patilano – John Mark Gutang – Josa Pimentel – Juli Sandoval – J.Z. Romeo – Kirck Datuin – Kia Jane Pama – Lea Jane Salud – Lolita Rose Petalver – all4faith – Marix Luna – Mark Edison Camacho – Mary Jean Garcia – Jhemar Lagata – Michelle Samson – Myca Paga – Nerel Jean Calunod – Perf Silvestre – Regmesu – SLOWNSTURDY – Rosanna Daep – akarayue – Sandara Antonette Morales – Sharlaine Orines – SleepingSinger – Strangerxd29 – Weirdygurl – EmpressMaire – Windee – Wiz Morrison – Ylisle – seeyouinspain

Written by: Amaranthine Briar / Akahana

Letters to the Universe First Publication: 2024/05/07

Content Copyright © Rose R. Sales All rights reserved.

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[thecatchatwriters]

I have multiple stories to post here, and update, but right now I am going to go forward with what we have now, and then come back to the old ones.

I will be sharing Rebekah Palmer's story soon, as well, which was actually the first posted on the blog for this prompt. And mine should hopefully be coming soon. It's been quite a start to the year.

You can read Jessic's story here: https://thecatchatwriters.blogspot.com/.../the-rental...

#ShortStories#shortstories#writerblog#shortstoryblog#fictionblog#writerfriends#writerblog#authorblog#thecatchatwriters#thecatchatwritersblog

[girldraki]

honestly though i cannot stop thinking about authorblog kondrakis trait of being extremely enthusiastic about having boobs and not introspecting about that in the slightest. my boobs are so distracting (i’m a cishet male btw) (distracted by my boobs in an extremely cishet male way)

[junipercalle]

Hi! Here's my about. Check out my authorblogging at junipercalle.com. I'm interested in zines/creative work and Doing Things, so if you are looking for people, please drop me a note?

Ismene and the Voice is on Royal Road and in eBook soon.

The Green Lodge Cypher is here. Currently complete at seventeen issues. It's an alternate universe rural Maryland fanzine with spooks and ciphertexts.

What are those images on my site? Fractals! Made with math! Not AI! You can make them too: google "fractal flame tutorial".

Please tag any fic/ideas #notyoujuniperc

[saramackenzie1982]

I've a new blog entry, and you wouldn't believe what it's about. 👀 Head on over here: https://da.gd/8tosYA

#AuthorBlog #IndieAuthur #BookCommunity #WritingCommunity #TBR #InSearchOf #NextBook #GettingOlder #HighSchoolMemories

[transienturl]

this is one of those PRs that's like "look obviously if I could I would just patch upstream instead, but here we are I guess"

[rwhague]

Here's the link to my teen/ya suspense novel! Available for $0.99 this week only!

Full blurb:

As a daughter of an FBI agent, Katie knows the basics of child abduction prevention: don’t talk to strangers, don’t get into a car with anyone you don’t know, and don’t piss off Midas. But Dad broke the last rule, and now Katie is left to pay for it.

The day after her fifteenth birthday, Katie Thompson opens a birthday card armed with a golden glitter bomb. At first, the prank seems harmless until she sees the card has been signed by Midas, the man her FBI father has been investigating for nearly a decade. The FBI dismisses the card as a taunt, one of many from Midas in the past, but the next day Katie is kidnapped by the infamous Midas. With Katie as his hostage, Midas now controls the FBI investigation that would see him destroyed.

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Katie is held captive on the farm in the middle of nowhere with fifty other kids, all victims of Midas’s kidnapping ring. Here they are forced to work as slaves under hellish conditions. Food is always scarce, exposure to the elements is guaranteed, and sickness kills the weak. Escape is a death sentence, but mere survival might mean losing everything else.

[coffeebeanwriting]

Hi! I'm wondering how you go from writing in 1st person to 3rd person?

Thank you for the question! O3O.

How to Switch from Writing in First Person to Third Person POV

First, consider if you will be writing in Third-Person Limited or Third-Person Omniscient. In short, omniscient is an "all-seeing eye" that knows all the thoughts, feelings and events of every character. Limited only knows the mind/heart of one one character at a time and can only see things through their eyes.

Writing in Third-Person Omniscient allows the reader to watch the story from the outside looking in. They get to join the journey from a perspective that is different than that of the characters. The reader can often times learn things the characters don't know yet.

When making the switch from first person to third person, here are some things to consider: • You'll now be using "he/she/them/they/etc" which can create some emotional distance... however, you can bring that personal pull back in through the dialogue and actions of the characters. • Third person is good for world building and explaining information in a seemingly neutral way to the readers. With first person, the information is processed by the main character and can be warped by their beliefs. They can lie, bend the truth or misinterpret information. With Third Person, you have an opportunity to reveal information without the personalities of the characters interfering, in a factual, "as-is" way. • Third person omniscient can bounce from one side of the world, to the other side and tell the events of multiple characters. • Third person is great for detailed imagery that the characters might not be able to see, know or understand yet. With first person, you can only see what the main character sees and understand the world as they know it. With Third Person, you can see that world before they do and learn it at the pace that the narrator reveals it to you.

Here is an example on how first person can be more personal/intimate, and how third person can reveal information to the reader that the character isn't aware of yet:

I ran to the bus stop as fast as I could and arrived just as it began to pull away. It was like the world hated me or something, and that feeling burned hotter as the bus driver looked me dead in the eye through his review mirror. I gasped for air, drinking in as much of it as I could. He couldn't stop for just a second to let me on? How was it fair that I had to walk half a mile to the bus stop that everyone else lived right next to? Mom already left for her second job... how would I get to school now?

The bus driver saw the same young boy who was always late to the stop running towards his bus. As he reached for the door lever his long, 24 gauge shotgun shifted to the side beneath his legs. The kids were so sleepy every morning, earbuds in and eyes half shut that they never cared to glance twice at the short, balding man that drove them to school. The doors shut with a hard shake and the driver pulled away. He gave a single glance back at the airless, young boy who was wore his defeat plastered on his face. It was the single smile that the boy gave him every morning that caused the driver to pull off without him.

All in all, when writing in third person you'll want to pull out of that first person point of view and become the "god/all-seeing eye" of your story. You don't have to stay limited to one perspective, place or time. You can reveal information to your readers before your characters know about them, and you can build up beautiful imagery and worldbuilding as you are not limited to through the eyes of the protagonist anymore. Before swapping over to third person completely, I'm going to say something that some might consider treason. Your story can contain both first person and third person, together. The only flop to this is that you have to execute it well to work. Understand the rules to break them. You can really jar your reader if the first thirteen chapters are told in first person and then you randomly slap in a third person POV without any warning. You have to find a way to weave the different perspectives into your story seamlessly. Here are some sources for mixing the two perspectives: How To Mix First and Third Person POV 

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[chaseelen]

It's Monday (apparently, because after working the weekend my brain suggests it's Thursday 😂) and that means only one thing: new blog post at elenchase.com More info about my Italian Romance series going wide! Click on the link in bio to find out more! #authorblog #writersblog #italianauthor #wordpressblog #romanceauthor #selfpublishing #amwritingromance https://www.instagram.com/p/CiI50XXLGl4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[paulapuddephatt]

paulathewriter.com - Paula Writes

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[letterstotheuniversepage]

2024, Happy National Author's Day!

I’ve always been a lover of books, captivated by stories told from the wondrous perspectives of human souls. I started with children’s books, then stumbled upon eBooks (Wattpad), PDFs, and—best of all, to me—physical books. I’m not much of an outgoing person; I prefer staying at home during my free time. Through books, or even just a piece of literature, I’m able to roam diverse realms, uncover the many facets of life’s realities, and delve into the creative domain of fiction.

I am deeply grateful to be blessed with the ability to read and the opportunity to discover the works of brilliant authors from around the world. Today, I’d like to give myself a small pat on the back, as I have also become an author. I’m still a novice, but Jesus paved the way for me, unlocking doors that led to sharing my words with the world.

Thank you to all the individuals who have helped and joined me on this journey as a writer and author. I believe this isn’t mere coincidence; our fates are bound to coincide and I’m truly honored to learn and grow with each of you.

This is just the beginning. May my heart continue to recognize and follow God’s will for me each day and in the future. To God be all the glory.

Written by: Amaranthine Briar / Akahana

Letters to the Universe First Publication: 2024/05/07

Content Copyright © Rose R. Sales All rights reserved.

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[hannahewoods]

Writing stories has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I recently dug up an old journal of stories I wrote when I was little, and it was since then that I have had a passion for creating worlds and characters with their own journeys. I have always loved looking down at an empty page and knowing I could take my character wherever I wanted to, that I could learn with them and go on whatever adventure I desired.❤️

When I wrote my first novella in high school a few years back, I knew that I wanted to make a career as a writer. As I started getting into officially writing novels, I began learning that stories are not only fun to read and create myself, but can make such an impact, speak truth, and inspire minds, even through the life of a fictional character.✨

I am so excited to share all my writing thoughts here, more on my current projects, and my journey as an aspiring author! Thank you so much for reading.🥰

[swagbananaaliencowboy-blog]

Sometimes you have to break your routine. I don’t really do selfies, but I figured I would snap a photo of me right before bed, Just tonight though lol #Motivator #Fitness #God #LiveYourDreams #Motivation #Authors #SpokenWord #Poetry #AuthorBlogs #JW #MotivationalBlogs #Podcasts #MotivationalSpeaker #Health #Nutrition #Family #Entrepreneurs #CEO’s #Businesses #CollegeStudents #Education #Philosophy #writers #makemoremoney #fitness #entrepreneurs #writers #mindset #personaldevelopment https://www.instagram.com/p/BxllxNrnv8q/?igshid=1wu91kqrvu466