Month: November 2012

Flash Fiction Challenge: Rocky Raccoon

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Rocky patiently watched the picnic proceeding at a leisurely pace below. Lots of interesting treats down there for a clever raccoon.

The people would be no problem, of course. People were always easy to handle. They have terrible reaction time and most of them can’t even outrun a bear.

That little white dog down there was the only real problem. If these people would only quit eating for a bit and maybe go play fetch with Fido over there, Rocky might just get away with a nice snack. Then something unexpected happened… Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Rocky Raccoon”

Book Brief: Deviations

Deviations: A Detectives Seagate and Miner Mystery
by Mike Markel
Genre: mystery/police procedural
Word count: 81,000

Former police detective Karen Seagate is drinking herself to oblivion and having dangerous sex with losers from the bar when the new police chief tracks her down. It seems there were problems with her departure.

A high-profile murder gives Seagate a chance to work as a detective again … but the new chief is one for the rules, and Seagate has too many deviations from official protocol. These deviations might get her fired. They might also get her killed. But she’s determined they’ll help her find the killer.

This title is available exclusively on Amazon. Continue reading “Book Brief: Deviations”

Switchback Publication Seeks Submissions

Switchback, a publication of the MFA Program at the University of San Francisco, is accepting submissions of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and art for issue #17. The theme is “broken.”

Prizes:  $200.00 for winner, $75 and $50 for first two runners-up.

Entry fee: none

Deadline is February 28, 2013. For more information, please visit their website.

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Indie Authors Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Indie author Catherine Mahoney would like to make everyone aware of two Facebook items organized by indie authors to help Hurricane Sandy survivors.

The “Authors Auction for Hurricane Sandy Victims” started on November 6th, asking for donations from indie authors and others for items to be auctioned off on November 16th to individuals who pay a pledge to the American Red Cross. The donor will need to present a Red Cross receipt for verification before the merchandise can be shipped to the purchaser. This event is organized by Dawn White and Brandy Schaefer Dull.

A new group was formed for indie authors who want to donate copies of their print books to the libraries wiped out by Hurricane Sandy. While most of these libraries are not prepared to receive donations at this time, once their doors are ready to open again, “Indie Authors for Hurricane Sandy Libraries” will serve as a focal point for sharing information about which libraries need what kinds of books. This group was organized by author K. S. Brooks.

These individuals, as well as many others, are dedicating their time and hearts to assist strangers and help them back on their feet. It’s wonderful that a community can come together to help people they’ve never met. Thank you to everyone who is contributing.

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