Three Authors Take on Being Lost

I am a member of the Torrevieja Writers' Circle in Spain and we have weekly prompts to encourage people to write something if they don't already have a topic in mind. This last week the prompt was simply the word "Lost." Here are three writers' takes on this topic for your reading pleasure. Photo by … Continue reading Three Authors Take on Being Lost →

Exploring Octavia Butler’s Dystopian Vision

This award-winning dystopian novel was written in 1993 and many of the things the very talented African-American author Octavia Butler wrote about have already happened. She focuses on the climate crisis, for example, and writes about many fires occurring in California. The US is run by billionaires (Elon Musk comes to mind) and there is … Continue reading Exploring Octavia Butler’s Dystopian Vision →

Reviews of My New Poetry Book

https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-Troubled-Times-Nancy-Blodgett/dp/B0D5DD793P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TV7R8D8DYLPU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sVgiWxK0cFSYsl0BuV80RNLQAcYTc7I40AF6qv4L7EddU1CIhCk36V4_QCgiK8c3YFl-A1X64xajJz9TZuYTqwmEZGM66DOjkIGJgLc0gbvFyATe_IHwolV34Q6ssxy1uoVifn4SVRYMM1pM-9bO3OHmvsyWwf0KD--DEzStxxqXSjKcOX7rl4aAKAUA-sOfxFCDZdWBG9RWvy4Dvvg5EhbGdr-y07Lf6D6SNE4TUk0.GZY14nQQzSPIUW_kKV1nb9ZE7mxuWP5vdyHxkNbNLII&dib_tag=se&keywords=Poetry+for+troubled+times&qid=1718797759&s=books&sprefix=poetry+for+troubled+times%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C222&sr=1-1 Review by Canadian author Darlene Foster, appearing on Goodreads and Amazon This is a short collection of poems on various topics and issues that reflect the difficulties, and joys, of navigating through life in our current times. As in all collections of poetry, some spoke to me more than others. The poems I liked … Continue reading Reviews of My New Poetry Book →

Tips to Increase Your Book’s Distribution

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Have you ever thought about publishing a book? I know many people who've told me they want to publish a book but then get discouraged about the prospect of getting it published and read widely, rather than by a few obliging friends. I am here to tell you it can … Continue reading Tips to Increase Your Book’s Distribution →

I Am a Writer

By Margaret Rowland Because I can’t write very much or very well - here’s where you are supposed to say (Oh, no! You’re a great writer.) I thought I would try a bit of SHOW OFF, so take this with a pinch of salt, or a huge tongue stuck in your cheek, hopefully your own. … Continue reading I Am a Writer →

Why Write?

By John McGregor Why write, you say, now there´s a thing, did you ask the same of Dickens? The Bible, Shakespeare, Hardy - no writing, it just sickensa world without those classics, our earth’s a poorer placewithout those words across the years our lives would be so base. Was it you, was it me, wrote … Continue reading Why Write? →

The Joy of Writing

What do you enjoy most about writing? Writing is my way to connect with other people. By writing, I can create meaning in a world that can sometimes feel meaningless. This is how I can deliver hope to others, by sharing good news such as when I wrote about Michigan-based ancestors who helped slaves escape … Continue reading The Joy of Writing →

ChatGPT Concerns

I have been reading a lot about ChatGPT and wanted to see how it works. So I downloaded a ChatGPT AI (Artificial Intelligence) Assistant on my Iphone after Googling Chat GPT. It was made for Iphones and other Apple products and was said to be free. Of course it’s not free but you can try … Continue reading ChatGPT Concerns →

Shepherd – Discover the Best Books — Darlene Foster’s Blog

A number of my writer friends have joined this wonderful site, https://shepherd.com/ This is a way to promote books with a similar theme as well as your own. Also, a perfect way to look for good books to read. So it is great for readers and writers! This is my page. I’m delighted with how […] … Continue reading Shepherd – Discover the Best Books — Darlene Foster’s Blog →

Paperback Writer

By Anthony Jones Balthasar shuddered as the whip cut into his flesh leaving a bright crimson welt as record of its introduction. He smelt the mixture of Chanel and vodka as the Baroness leaned over his shoulder, “And now, leibchen,” she murmured, her tone deepening to a husky contralto, “I shall teach you to scream … Continue reading Paperback Writer →