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Five lessons learned as a Speaker/Guest Author at a Lit Festival… by Sherry Carroll

Reblogged from The Story Reading Ape: All learned the very hard way, so you don’t By Sherry Carroll, AKA the Shiny Happy Sherry LESSON ONE. Remember, it can always get worse… And If they offer you a chair, take it… … Continue reading

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The Reality of Adventuring – Jemima Pett at TRSA

Reblogged from The Story Reading Ape, a guest post from Jemima Pett: Welcome back to episode three of my Saga of the Adventurers (working title), sees us back with Talbot, the fox-rabbit we met in January. Just a reminder, every … Continue reading

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Chris Graham meets author Paul Andruss

Reblogged from Chris, The Story Reading Ape, who have been doing some detective work on author Paul Andruss, writer in residence at Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord: About Paul Andruss Since a facial paralysis problem some years ago, Paul has chosen to … Continue reading

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Daydreaming – Guest Post by, Craig Boyack… at Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

Image from Science Daily Craig here today, and the topic is daydreaming. As a speculative fiction author, daydreaming is paramount to the process. We dwell upon the idea of “What If” and it’s important, but daydreaming often gets overlooked. Of … Continue reading

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World-building: Settings for all Genres – Guest Post by, Diana Peach… at Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

Reblogged from  The Story Reading Ape:   As a fantasy/science-fiction writer, I’ve stacked up a bit of experience with world-building that I’ve wanted to share, and The Story-Reading Ape’s blog is the perfect venue. Now don’t run away if you … Continue reading

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Writing flash fiction – Part 2 – Guest post by Geoff Le Pard at TRSA

Reblogged from The Story Reading Ape… and check out Part I of Geoff Le Pard’s Guide to Flash Fiction here. Previously I talked about the benefits of writing flash fiction; today I’d like to focus on some of the mechanics. … Continue reading

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