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Less Can be More

In October I took a full month off from doing what I love to do best.  Yes, I took off writing. Have you ever felt that you need to do something over and over again?  Have you felt the need to continue to do something because you've always done it? Try taking a break from that thing that you feel you NEED to do.  I know, it may be impossibly hard, but then, nothing is truly impossible.  So whether it be drinking beer, writing on your blog, or even writing. (I know, it’s a difficult concept, to not write, but bear with me.) I have to say that I did just that in October.  The stopping drinking the beer happened in my house too.  One thing I found out.  Not only did my hubby find out he doesn't need to drink beer, I found out I didn't need to write high fantasy all the time.  It was hard not writing at all, but instead of focusing on what I've been working on, my mind took different twists and turns...

Blog Ring of Power Presents: Karina Fabian

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Welcome to another Friday of Authors with The Blog Ring of Power interviewing Karina Fabian  Winner of the 2010 INDIE for best Fantasy ( Magic, Mensa and Mayhem)  and a Global eBook Award for Best Horror ( Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator ), Karina’s writing takes quirky twists that keep her–and her fans–amused. Nuns working in space, a down-and-out Faerie dragon working off a geas from St. George, zombie exterminators—there’s always a surprise in Fabian’s worlds. She teaches writing and book-marketing seminars online. Don’t dare miss the rest of Karina’s interview (she has a chainsaw!): Part 1 @  T.W.   – Thursday, Nov. 8 Part 2 with Me. :D Part 3 @  Sandra  – Monday, Nov. 12 Part 4 @  Dean  – Tuesday, Nov. 13 Part 5 @  Terri - Wednesday, Nov. 14 Let's get to talking about The Writing Life BRoP: What is your writing process? Do you follow a regular routine? Do you use pen and paper or com...

Blog Ring of Power Presents: Cary Caffrey

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Welcome to another Blog Ring of Power Friday!.  I would love to introduce you folks to Cary Caffrey. His interview with us was great, check it out! Don’t miss the rest of Cary’s interview at: Part 1 @  T.W.  – Friday, Oct. 25 Part 3 @  Sandra  – Monday, Oct. 29 Part 4 @  Dean  – Tuesday, Oct. 30 Part 5 @  Terri - Wednesday, Oct. 31 CARY CAFFREY: I grew up reading vintage science fiction from the 60’s and 70’s, loving the works of Harry Harrison and Joe Haldeman, Ursula Le Guin, Andre Norton and, of course, Douglas Adams. I still think  The Forever Wa r may very well be the best Science Fiction novel ever written. If Ridley Scott ever gets off his can and makes this movie, we’re sure to be in for a real treat (favourite directer, meet favourite writer. Favourite writer meet… Well, you get the idea. Wild). Let's hear a little about your Writing Life Cary BRoP:  What is your writing process? Do you follo...