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Pleased as can be about this! I always believed Zuri's story about being the new girl at a haunted high school was my best work when it came out. Here's proof I wasn't completely delusional! #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky #5amwritersclub #yaborror #yabooks
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They say some books are dangerous. We say: read them. Dive into Bag of Bones — haunted, provocative, and the perfect rebel read. Join the conversation about censorship, literature, and why thinking differently matters. wix.to/XENKlqD

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Read Banned Books: Bag of Bones
Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts! Read Bag of Bones.
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September 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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New on the blog: The WIP Report: Comps — a short dive into writing comps and the query-letter epiphany that sparked it. If you’re drafting queries or comparing titles for your WIP, this one’s for you. Read more: wix.to/gzJSQzK

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The WIP Report: Comps
Another missive from the edges of sanity—it's WIP Report time! Recently, I had eureka moment and wrote a reasonably nice draft of a query letter for my WIP, which got me thinking about comps, a.ka. co...
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September 18, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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I convinced my 11-year-old reluctant reader to dive into sci-fi —using the exact same books I read as a kid. Nostalgia, discovery, and a love of stories in two generations. Curious which titles sparked the magic? wix.to/YkjNiPC

#YoungReaders #SciFiForKids #ParentingTips
More Great Reads for Young Readers, Nostalgia Edition
Recently, I convinced my now 11-year-old reluctant reader to pick up some science fiction novels. But there is a catch… these are books I read as a child. Not just the same title by the same author, b...
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September 17, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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It's time for another update on Coco the #1 dog! She's come a long way since arriving after last Thanksgiving. She's still pint-sized for a golden retriever and likely always will be, as she is the runt of the litter!
#dogs #photography #goldenretriever
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Coco the Golden Retriever Update
It's time for another update on Coco the #1 dog! She's come a long way since arriving after last Thanksgiving. She's still pint-sized for a golden retriever and likely always will be, as she is the ru...
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September 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Read the books "they" call dangerous. Be a rebel — read Animal Farm and think for yourself. Short, sharp, and as relevant as ever. Read now: wix.to/EsfKOBh

#ReadBannedBooks #AnimalFarm #FreeThought #BookRebel #MustRead
Read Banned Books: Animal Farm
Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts! Read Animal Farm .
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September 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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The WIP Report: Creature Features — a quick dive into unnerving reads I’ve been using to find comps for my Vampire Dragon WIP. Aliens, rogue experiments, eldritch horrors, and lots of inspiration packed into a 3-minute read. wix.to/t0oqaH3 #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #SciFiHorror #CreatureFeatures
The WIP Report: Creature Features
Another missive from the edges of sanity—it's WIP Report time! In my quest to find comps for the Vampire Dragon WIP, I've read a few creature features. While most probably won't work as comparable tit...
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September 16, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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The WIP Report: Comps — a quick dive into writing comps (comparable titles) and how they shaped a fresh query letter draft. Short, candid, and useful for fellow writers wrestling with their WIP. Read more: wix.to/heRniBt

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslife #queryletter #bookcomps
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September 15, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Read the books "the man" calls dangerous. Be a rebel — read Lock In and think dangerous thoughts. Short, sharp, and provocative: this 2-minute read will make you question who gets to decide what’s dangerous. wix.to/5BX0giS #BannåedBooks #ReadBannedBooks #LockIn #SpecFic
Read Banned Books: Lock In
Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts! Read Lock In.
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September 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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“Cut the ghost tale…”
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“A year to the day after contact with the IIC starship was lost, other ships transiting Fold Space started going dark. In that first month, only two ships were lost in the stygian void, but one year on, the attrition rate was ten percent. As you can imagine, this shook far-flung society to its core. Millions of souls lost to the black, trillions in commerce gone. To what end, nobody knew.” “Cut the ghost tale,” Quinn said. “Get to the part about the other weirdos from the future in the here and now.”
September 14, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Read the books "the man" calls dangerous. Be a rebel — read Animal Farm and think for yourself. Short, sharp, and subversive: a must-read if you love powerful satire and political bite. Read more: wix.to/QU0paOa

#BannedBooks #AnimalFarm #ReadMore #BookRecs #Satire
Read Banned Books: Animal Farm
Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts! Read Animal Farm .
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September 14, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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New on the blog: Women Warriors — retired Air Force Colonel and award-winning author Diana Fedorak shares priceless advice on writing authentic women warriors. Quick 2-minute read packed with craft tips and insider perspective. wix.to/8dRshMy #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WomenInFiction #WritersLife
Women Warriors
Today on the blog, retired Air Force Colonel and award-winning author Diana Fedorak provides invaluable advice on writing women warriors.
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September 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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My little ghost story just picked up an award 🎉 Dive into Zuri’s story about being the new girl at a school with ghostly secrets! wix.to/QU1Y6zr

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Award Winning Title: Phantom Algebra!
Pleased as can be about this! I always believed Zuri's story about being the new girl at a haunted high school was my best work when it came out. Here's proof I wasn't completely delusional!
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September 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Halfway through 2026 and these are the standout reads so far — short, sharp picks from Dan that’ll refresh your TBR. Which one will you start next? Read the full list: wix.to/Prv0tLZ

#BookRecommendations #ReadingList #BestReads2026 #BooksToRead
Best reads of 2026 so far
We've reached the midpoint of the year. How is that possible? I guess time does have a way of flying by! Anyway, that means it's time to give a reading update, namely what have been my best reads of ...
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September 12, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Can AI save us from ourselves? Dive into my short, sharp review of Artificial Wisdom — a thought-provoking look at whether AI can steer humanity toward better choices. Read the full review: wix.to/MqksyR4

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Book Review: Artificial Wisdom
Can AI save us from ourselves?
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September 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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allenge the status quo — read the books someone else calls dangerous. Dive into Animal Farm and think for yourself. Read the short take from Dan and join the rebellion: wix.to/VRLoQij

#ReadBannedBooks #AnimalFarm #BookCommunity #FreeThought #DansSciFi
Read Banned Books: Animal Farm
Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts! Read Animal Farm .
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September 12, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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Retired Air Force Colonel Diana Fedorak shares essential advice for writing authentic women warriors. Short, sharp, and full of practical tips — perfect for writers crafting strong female protagonists. wix.to/QnpXSM9 #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WomenInFiction #SpecFic
Women Warriors
Today on the blog, retired Air Force Colonel and award-winning author Diana Fedorak provides invaluable advice on writing women warriors.
wix.to
September 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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"The WIP Report: Animal Friends" — a short update from the Vampire Dragons draft. I planned a missing dog for Robbie, then another canine ended up stealing the scene. Quick two-minute read and behind-the-scenes thoughts from the writing desk. wix.to/EeTQvtF #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WIPReport
The WIP Report: Animal Friends
Another missive from the edges of sanity—it's WIP Report time! I planned to give Robbie, the protagonist in the Vampire Dragons WIP, a dog at home that he misses while away at a soccer tournament. Whi...
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September 11, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Rebel with a book: Read Animal Farm — one of the banned titles people are told not to think about. Short, sharp, and subversive — perfect for sparking conversation. Read the full post: wix.to/ZureR3s

#ReadBannedBooks #AnimalFarm #FreedomToRead #BookRecs #DanSciFi
Read Banned Books: Animal Farm
Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts! Read Animal Farm .
wix.to
September 11, 2026 at 12:06 AM
danricewrites.bsky.social
Pleased as can be about this! I always believed Zuri's story about being the new girl at a haunted high school was my best work when it came out. Here's proof I wasn't completely delusional! #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #writesky #booksky

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Award Winning Title: Phantom Algebra!
Pleased as can be about this! I always believed Zuri's story about being the new girl at a haunted high school was my best work when it came out. Here's proof I wasn't completely delusional!
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September 10, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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New photo roundup: Photo Faves — The Best of 2026 so Far. A short collection of my favorite shots from the year, including a misty morning at Cannon Beach that I can’t stop thinking about. wix.to/yAa14ui #photography #PhotoFaves #CannonBeach #2026Favorites
Photo Faves: The Best of 2026 so Far
While not writing or working the day job, I can often be found behind the camera. Here are some of my favorite shots from 2026 so far. If I had to choose my favoritest of all, it would probably be the...
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September 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Got a reluctant reader at home? Check out these bite-sized, page-turning picks that saved reading time with my 10-year-old—he devoured them! Short reviews, big wins. Read more: wix.to/BVxvTfs

#ReluctantReaders #KidsBooks #ParentingTips #ReadTogether #BookRecommendations
More Great Reads for Reluctant Readers
I am always looking for books to entice my reluctant readers, especially my 10-year-old. Here are some books we read together last year, and he positively devoured!
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September 9, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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He was lanky, almost as tall as Lucas, but whereas the defender’s build was more or less proportional, Evander’s limbs were abnormally long… #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #wipsnips
The strange boy stood out like a sore thumb in the silvery jumpsuit under normal circumstances. The get-up made practically anyone do a double-take, almost an instinctual reaction. Then, if someone really looked, they’d realize there was more peculiar about the boy than just the odd outfit. He was lanky, almost as tall as Lucas, but whereas the defender’s build was more or less proportional, Evander’s limbs were abnormally long, like a stretched-out Gumby. Now, standing in the parking lot in the morning sun, his suit metallically shimmered. Robbie noticed the clerk occasionally glancing outside at Evander with a quizzical expression as she scanned their booty. He made a mental note to tell the strange boy to stay in the car or something to attract less attention.
September 8, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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I convinced my now 11-year-old reluctant reader to pick up science fiction — but with a twist: they’re reading the exact same copies I did as a child. Nostalgia, adventure, and a whole new appreciation for classic YA sci‑fi. wix.to/H4zkbS9 #YoungReaders #SciFi #Nostalgia #ParentingTips #KidsBooks
More Great Reads for Young Readers, Nostalgia Edition
Recently, I convinced my now 11-year-old reluctant reader to pick up some science fiction novels. But there is a catch… these are books I read as a child. Not just the same title by the same author, b...
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September 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel — Read Animal Farm and think dangerous thoughts. Short, sharp, and essential reading in our latest post. Dive in: wix.to/18UgGA4

#BannedBooks #AnimalFarm #ReadRebel #FreedomToRead #BookRecommendation
Read Banned Books: Animal Farm
Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts! Read Animal Farm .
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September 7, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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