This is the video trailer for Rachel Rossano’s fantasy/historical romantic novella, The Crown of Anavrea.
The Crown of Anavrea is available through Amazon.com and Smashwords.
Month: February 2012
KD Rush added to Indies Unlimited Stable of Stars
As my Dad used to tell me about recruiting quality staff, “If you can line up a clean shot, take the shot.”
We are happy to announce that KD Rush is joining the Indies Unlimited crew as a regular contributing author. He is currently working on several short stories as well as his debut novel, The Guild Inc., a supernatural thriller.
KD’ s monthly column, “The Learning Curve” will be all about his adventures in the pursuit of his lifelong dream of becoming an author. Imagine that—a column for aspiring authors actually written by an aspiring author.
He is a South Carolina native, born and raised in a small town just south of Charlotte, NC. He is a husband, father, animal lover, motorcyclist, and avid reader. He also holds a bachelors degree in Information Technology.
Be sure to check out KD’s website at http://KDRush.com
Please give a warm Indies Unlimited welcome to the amazing KD Rush!
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Week 7 Flash Fiction Winner
Today we’re pleased to announce the winner of the seventh weekly Flash Fiction (formerly known as Writing Exercise) competition at Indies Unlimited.
The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature here today (which is cool as the other side of a pillow), and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.
The 17 entrants received a total of 80 votes. With 48% of those, the winner is: Contestant #5– Dianna Stover.
Congratulations to Dianna, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, (release doves) here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “Week 7 Flash Fiction Winner”
Ed’s Casual Friday: In Defense of Infodumping
Ladies and Gentlemen, if it pleases the court, allow me to say a few words on behalf of the condemned – the much maligned and detested “Infodump.” Just a few final words before “Dumpy,” as he is known among friends, is marched off to his execution by firing squad.
First, I’d like to repeat the assertion that what we have here may in part be a case of mistaken identity. It was not so long ago that “infodump” was a very specific term, meaning only the particular type of exposition where two or more characters are telling each other stuff that they should already know. It was most common in play- and screenwriting, and actually is pretty much how Anton Chekov starts all his plays, The Cherry Orchard included. Though nobody bats an eye when Lyuba is walking toward the door and Lopakhin tells Dunyasha, who have both known Lyuba their whole lives: “She’s lived abroad for five years…She’s a fine woman. Easy, straightforward.” Continue reading “Ed’s Casual Friday: In Defense of Infodumping”