Day: June 7, 2014

Book Brief: Lumière

Lumiere-Jacqueline Garlick ebooksmLumière
by Jacqueline Garlick
Genre of this Book: YA (Sci Fi) Steampunk Fantasy
Word count: 102,000

After an unexplained flash shatters her world, seventeen-year-old Eyelet Elsworth sets out to find the Illuminator, her father’s prized invention. With it, she hopes to cure herself of her debilitating seizures before Professor Smrt—her father’s arch nemesis—discovers her secret and locks her away in an asylum.

Pursued by Smrt, Eyelet locates the Illuminator only to see it whisked away. She follows the thief into the world of the unknown, compelled not only by her quest but by the allure of the stranger—Urlick Babbit—who harbors secrets of his own.

Together, they endure deadly Vapours and criminal-infested woods in pursuit of the same goal, only to discover the miracle machine they hoped would solve their problems may in fact be their biggest problem of all.

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Flash Fiction Challenge: The Great Dessert Riot

cake jan 2011Cakes are the most festive desserts. If there is a party or ceremony, there must be cake. Retirement? Cake. Wedding? Cake. Birthday? Cake.

There is no doubt people love cake. Frankly, the pies are sick of it. Cherry pie has been talking to the other desserts, and they have decided to take action…

In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until Tuesday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

On Wednesday afternoon, we will open voting to the public with an online poll for the best writing entry accompanying the photo. Voting will be open until 5:00 PM Thursday.

On Friday afternoon, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Then, at year end, the winners will be featured in an anthology like this one. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted. See HERE for additional information and terms.

Fathers Day Reads

Bill Cosby FatherhoodIn celebration of Fathers Day next weekend, let’s salute good old Dad in a literary fashion.

In the comments below, please tell us about your favorite book with a “dad” main character, or just books you think would be a perfect gift for Dad.  Please do it as follows:

Title: Fatherhood
Author: Bill Cosby
Link: www.amazon.com/Fatherhood-Bill-Cosby/dp/0425097722/
Why: Um, seriously? Because who doesn’t like pudding?!

If you wrote a book about a dad, please don’t list yourself. Do the honorable thing and pay a friend to do it. (Remember, IU is a PG13 and Safe-for-Work site.)

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