http://jendauthor.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/the-fridaypictureshow-week-14/#comment-569
Like flash fiction, wanna write a short story? 100 words or less? come and check out this fun one at
A Measure of Madness blog by: Jen DeSantis. I participated and had alot of fun! Want to participate in others, go to these links and write away!
http://www.caramichaels.com/defiantlyliterate/menagemonday/ --#MenegeMonday
http://www.leahpetersen.com/5minutefiction/ -5 minutefiction
http://glitterword.wordpress.com/tuesdaytales/ -#Tuesdaytales--I love this one!
http://www.traceyhansen.com/ --#humpdayWednesday- from Tracey's Tavern
And last a neat weekly read that all are welcome to participate- http://adduling.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/book-of-second-chances-a-d-duling-weekly-fictional-writes-of-do-overs-week-2/ --My weekly fictional shorts on second chances...
Dear Beholder,
A written warning, use this book wisley. The feather pen to your left will be used. What is written upon a page of this book shall give you your chance. What was done will be erased, what you do in place of it will be written. Everyone deserves a second chance. What you do with yours should be for the good. If you choose to do bad with this gift, your crime shall recieve proper punishment.
R,
The Creator
What would you do with your second chance? What happens if it is used for bad? Want to submit your own second chance fictional story, go to my webpage www.adduling.com and contact me with it and I will post it on my blog the following week! Have a topic idea you want to challenge me with? post a comment and I'll take a wack at it!
Thanks all for dropping by, have fun writing and don't forget to like and follow the links above!
A.D.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Lauren K. Pomeroy--Sometime around Midnight--stories of sleep talking--share yours!
What a wonderful idea! I just had to share Lauren's post about her new book and her offer to others to share their own hilarious sleep talking stories to her growing pile of many, many belly grabbing experiences! Just read below and if you have a story you would like to submit to her, email her or click the link to her blog and type away! Don't forget to like her FB page
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lauren-K-Pomeroy/239674452720536
and stay tuned to her upcoming book Alexander -Sacrifice.Instinct.Rebirth.
I'll let her explain now...
My new book I am creating is called SOMETIME AROUND MIDNIGHT by Lauren K. Pomeroy - this book is dedicated to the dumb, hilarious, and weird things we say in our sleep...that unfortunately have witnesses, or people who have told you what you said. Why? Well, when publishing my boyfriend's avid sleep-talk sessions to my personal Facebook Page, from him saying "there's treasure...there's treasure...in the closet" to "penguin juice...over here you'll see!" to "imagination!", as well as when I talk back to him and he responds, I decided that this hilariousness is just too much to not share. However, this is an equal opportunity for the public to participate as well. Everyone is welcome to submit their stories to this book, obviously though my boyfriend's words are unforgettable, he alone cannot create a full novel. If you wish to submit your story please email me at author@kayenovels.com or visit my website to comment on my blog at www.kayenovels.com for anyone wants to participate!
Let the funny stories of the deep night begin!
Good luck Lauren and I cannot wait to read!
A.D.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lauren-K-Pomeroy/239674452720536
and stay tuned to her upcoming book Alexander -Sacrifice.Instinct.Rebirth.
I'll let her explain now...
My new book I am creating is called SOMETIME AROUND MIDNIGHT by Lauren K. Pomeroy - this book is dedicated to the dumb, hilarious, and weird things we say in our sleep...that unfortunately have witnesses, or people who have told you what you said. Why? Well, when publishing my boyfriend's avid sleep-talk sessions to my personal Facebook Page, from him saying "there's treasure...there's treasure...in the closet" to "penguin juice...over here you'll see!" to "imagination!", as well as when I talk back to him and he responds, I decided that this hilariousness is just too much to not share. However, this is an equal opportunity for the public to participate as well. Everyone is welcome to submit their stories to this book, obviously though my boyfriend's words are unforgettable, he alone cannot create a full novel. If you wish to submit your story please email me at author@kayenovels.com or visit my website to comment on my blog at www.kayenovels.com for anyone wants to participate!
Let the funny stories of the deep night begin!
Good luck Lauren and I cannot wait to read!
A.D.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Anna Kippling Series -My YA/Teen Fantasy read…the author’s thoughts on her readers
Yesterday as I was typing away, lost in Anna’s wonderful adventure, I could not help to feel excited as the third book- The Stones was nearing completion. I then also felt a bit sad… this now meant only one more adventure with Anna before her story would be finished.
Anna’s story has not been a quick one for me. I have now reached 4 years since her start and have loved every minute of it. Of course there are other stories waiting in line, but so far none as long as Anna’s. She’s not just a character to me. She’s my friend, my daughter ( even if my oldest is 13) and a little of her is me. Her reaction’s, her personality and her love mirrors mine. For me, I say many of my characters have a little of myself inside of them, even the bad ones… only a little (I devilishly smile).
I would think every author feels sad when their story is finished. Their connection in the struggles, the achievments, the love, the hurt and every other kind of emotion felt by those characters leaves an imprint on us. Even just the little ones. I would think as each story is told, a little of me has grown, improved and appreciates those experiences. Even if fictional.
To share your story with others, is the best part. All the work and emotion put into it, has now become more than just a one woman (man) experience. The story has now become the reader’s. I appreciate my readers and their reviews. I enjoy sharing as much as writing Anna’s adventures and am giddy as I watch her audience expand.
An author is not an author without a reader. Well let me restate that… an author is not a known author without a reader. Most authors would always write regardless, but our readers bring our books to light. Readers play a very important role in this industry, just as an author does. Not just because of the roalties they bring us from our sales (for many of us, there is little to none) but because of the joy it brings to us as they read our works and then selflessly pass the word along. Word of mouth plays the lagest role in bringing an author’s book (s) to light.
As income does help employ us, it is not the sole drive. The reactions of our readers is. When a reader writes a review (they are appreciated) and raves about our story, it lifts our spirits and drives us on. When an author recieves a poor review, it does put a damper in our spirits, but never puts us to an end. For me I would say as much as no author loves recieving poor review (s), those reviews do inspire us to do better. At least the respectable ones.
So my dear readers, all readers. Do not be afraid to leave your review, it means alot. You do not have to be a professional nor do your reviews have to be long. A simple star rating means alot. A few words with that helps alot. We like your imput, it helps us to know what readers look for and what they like about our stories. Your imput also helps other readers know about our book , gives them confidence in taking a chance on it.
I am new to being an “author” and my books are far from well known. Keeping a day job is a must and reviews are a need for me. As they are slow in coming, which is to be expected, each one that comes is greatly appreciated. It helps me to know if my book was enjoyed. When you find me on FB or Twitter and take the time to tell me how much you enjoyed them, it lifts me to cloud 9. Your kindness in taking the time to leave a review is a gesture above and beyond.
So to my readers now, the ones who may have just stumbled upon me. Your wondering, who the heck is A.D. Duling and who is Anna Kippling? My apologies for my rudeness. Go to www (dot) adduling (dot) com and get to know me and my dear friend Anna. Want to experience her adventure… click the link below and enjoy the free read!
The Key- #1 of the Anna Kippling Series-http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/96533
R,
A.D.
Anna’s story has not been a quick one for me. I have now reached 4 years since her start and have loved every minute of it. Of course there are other stories waiting in line, but so far none as long as Anna’s. She’s not just a character to me. She’s my friend, my daughter ( even if my oldest is 13) and a little of her is me. Her reaction’s, her personality and her love mirrors mine. For me, I say many of my characters have a little of myself inside of them, even the bad ones… only a little (I devilishly smile).
I would think every author feels sad when their story is finished. Their connection in the struggles, the achievments, the love, the hurt and every other kind of emotion felt by those characters leaves an imprint on us. Even just the little ones. I would think as each story is told, a little of me has grown, improved and appreciates those experiences. Even if fictional.
To share your story with others, is the best part. All the work and emotion put into it, has now become more than just a one woman (man) experience. The story has now become the reader’s. I appreciate my readers and their reviews. I enjoy sharing as much as writing Anna’s adventures and am giddy as I watch her audience expand.
An author is not an author without a reader. Well let me restate that… an author is not a known author without a reader. Most authors would always write regardless, but our readers bring our books to light. Readers play a very important role in this industry, just as an author does. Not just because of the roalties they bring us from our sales (for many of us, there is little to none) but because of the joy it brings to us as they read our works and then selflessly pass the word along. Word of mouth plays the lagest role in bringing an author’s book (s) to light.
As income does help employ us, it is not the sole drive. The reactions of our readers is. When a reader writes a review (they are appreciated) and raves about our story, it lifts our spirits and drives us on. When an author recieves a poor review, it does put a damper in our spirits, but never puts us to an end. For me I would say as much as no author loves recieving poor review (s), those reviews do inspire us to do better. At least the respectable ones.
So my dear readers, all readers. Do not be afraid to leave your review, it means alot. You do not have to be a professional nor do your reviews have to be long. A simple star rating means alot. A few words with that helps alot. We like your imput, it helps us to know what readers look for and what they like about our stories. Your imput also helps other readers know about our book , gives them confidence in taking a chance on it.
I am new to being an “author” and my books are far from well known. Keeping a day job is a must and reviews are a need for me. As they are slow in coming, which is to be expected, each one that comes is greatly appreciated. It helps me to know if my book was enjoyed. When you find me on FB or Twitter and take the time to tell me how much you enjoyed them, it lifts me to cloud 9. Your kindness in taking the time to leave a review is a gesture above and beyond.
So to my readers now, the ones who may have just stumbled upon me. Your wondering, who the heck is A.D. Duling and who is Anna Kippling? My apologies for my rudeness. Go to www (dot) adduling (dot) com and get to know me and my dear friend Anna. Want to experience her adventure… click the link below and enjoy the free read!
The Key- #1 of the Anna Kippling Series-http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/96533
R,
A.D.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Heard of Wattpad? Have a story of your own to share?
Wattpad
Have you heard of it? Well, if you have not, you should check it out! Read from a vast collection of many great starts and completed works from aspiring authors and published ones as well!
Have a story of you own or would love to write one? Just sign up (it's free!) and get started! Need advice or feedback? Check out their clubs and you will find many fellow authors willing to burn your ears with info! Make new friends, future fans and reviewers!!
Just want to read. Well you are welcome to start with mine:0)
http://www.wattpad.com/2810766-the-archers
A.D.
Have you heard of it? Well, if you have not, you should check it out! Read from a vast collection of many great starts and completed works from aspiring authors and published ones as well!
Have a story of you own or would love to write one? Just sign up (it's free!) and get started! Need advice or feedback? Check out their clubs and you will find many fellow authors willing to burn your ears with info! Make new friends, future fans and reviewers!!
Just want to read. Well you are welcome to start with mine:0)
http://www.wattpad.com/2810766-the-archers
A.D.
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