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In progress…
Welcome! This is soon to be the writing blog of Marissa Ames, artist and author of fantasy fiction works such as Minstrel and Heroes of Edurne. Please check back soon for some real content!
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Art Imitates Life?
The old image, strong but generic: Brown skirts moved between him and Shamus. A sword flashed. “Céard atá ar siúl agat?” In an appalled voice, a woman demanded to know what they were doing....
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The Kindle Dream Jar
Because it’s hard to read and review other awesome authors if we always have to sit by the desktop to do it. I think there’s $10 in there so far, so we’ll have a Kindle around… September?
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Edgar Wilde in Hardcover!
I got my autographed copy of Edgar Wilde and The Lost Grimoire in the mail today! I see school book reports in my daughter’s future! Buy hardcover copies here! Still want e-book? Here you go!
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Cover Reveal: Gypsy of Spirits by Bestselling Author Katie Jennings
International Bestselling Author Katie Jennings has been hard at work on a hauntingly romantic novel entitled So Fell the Sparrow, due out November 21st of this year! However, before the main novel...
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Celebrate #INDIEpendence: Week Four—Thriller, Suspense & Mystery
Welcome to week four of our Celebrate #INDIEpendence With Everyone At Blue Harest Creative event. 5 weeks, 14 genres, 18 authors—one awesome event All month-long we’ll be celebrating some of the best...
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Proving Maslow
I dwell within the “Surviving, Not Thriving” set. I socialize there. I eat and sleep there. It’s who I am. Who my friends are. And though we all strive for higher, for the “thriving” goal, we may never...
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Minstrel Update
I don’t have much to say today… except that my newest short-term goal is to finish proofreading/editing Minstrel and have it ready to send to my beta readers by the end of the month. 113 single-spaced...
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Seeds of Growth
It’s seed-starting season again. Tomorrow I’ll start eggplant, peppers, and cipollini onions. On the 15th, I’ll start tomatoes and basil. We grow just about any food item we can at our climate… within...
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Minstrel Update
Minstrel is out to my beta readers! Now I can sit and chew my lip as I hope they find my work acceptable. Maybe I should get up and plant a garden, or something.
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The Circle of Books
Lately, I’ve come across a very beautiful thing. An author’s support ring. While seeking advice from other published authors charitable with advice, I learned something valuable: you get what you give....
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My First Reading Challenge
Alright, it’s scheduled and it’s going to happen! Our first reading challenge (of many.) The first will take place during the month of May, with all entries due by midnight, Pacific time, on May...
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Book Covers…
I’m trying to design my book covers, trying to add a little more personal touch. Sometimes I think I just need to have my graphic designer do it. These are the first three attempts:
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Cover Reveal—Tales by the Tree: An Anthology of Holiday Flash Fiction
Reblogged from Blue Harvest Creative: We were very excited when the editors of this project asked if we would like to be involved. Every year Blue Harvest Creative donates its services to worthwhile...
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Darrion by Marissa Ames
Reblogged from Voracious Reader: Today I am reviewing Darrion by Marissa Ames. Blurb: A short story set in the world of Tir Athair. The first time Darrion struck her, Lana loaded her wagon and left...
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Myths, Mists and Magical Tales... Arthurian, Mediaeval and Celtic Information...
Reblogged from "CommuniCATE" Resources for Writers:[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtaRI1UD0y0&w=625&h=382] Earlier this year I started to study the history of Ireland and the Celtic...
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BHC Authors Sweep “Turning Pages 2013 Book Awards” With Nine Wins
Originally posted on Blue Harvest Creative:Blue Harvest Creative is excited to announce that seven of our BHC authors’ books have won nine categories in the Turning Pages 2013 Book Awards. Our winning...
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Blue Harvest Creative Authors Win Three Awards In Readers’ Favorite 2013 Book...
Originally posted on Blue Harvest Creative:Every year Readers’ Favorite hosts their annual international awards contest comprised of traditionally published authors as well as indie authors who...
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Romancing The Web—Creating A Website for Author Sophie Moss
Originally posted on Blue Harvest Creative:We’re really excited to show off our website design for romance author Sophie Moss. We’re over the moon that we’re her official book designers and when she...
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