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Editor’s Choice – You Were the Moon

Ensnared in a world of secret societies, super-soldiers, monsters, and gods, can Mitzi save her heart from one of the most powerful beings in the universe?

Mitzi Weinhaus is the talentless daughter of two Munich Kabarett stars. One night, in an underground club that has so far escaped Nazi detection, she meets the enigmatic singer Giselle, who offers her the chance to be a hero. Teamed up with the mysterious Wolfrik, for whom she develops an alarming attraction, Mitzi soon finds herself ensnared in a world of secret societies, super-soldiers, monsters, and gods. With double-crosses on all sides, can she save her parents from certain death—and her heart from one of the most powerful beings in the universe?

  • You Were the Moon is now an Editor’s Choice at Devine Destinies. Get your copy here!

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    7 Things to Try When Writing Is Hard – Helping Writers Become Authors

    When your writing is hard, here are a few practicable steps that will help you move toward a solution for your situation’s unique challenges.

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    7 Tips For Writing Meaningful Death Scenes • Writer’s Edit


    Let’s admit it, readers: we all love a good death scene. Whether we’re ugly-crying because we loved the character so much and OH, THE INJUSTICE, or punching the air and cheering because that villain got what they deserved… There’s nothing like a well-crafted death scene to elicit a strong reaction in a reader. But how […]

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    7 Quick Tips for Mastering Pacing in Your Story • Writer’s Edit

    Most writers will be aware that pacing is important, whether in a short story, a novel or across an entire series. But what exactly is pacing? Why is it so important? And how can you make sure you master it in whichever kind of story you’re writing? Pacing in fiction refers to the speed at […]

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    New Release–“Stay”

    A grieving woman with a severe anxiety disorder meets a man determined to show her how the season of giving can heal a broken heart.

    Kelsey struggles with a severe anxiety disorder. Afraid to interact with people, she has instead dedicated herself to her rescued basset hound, Beauregard. One of his daily walks leads to a chance encounter with a young man named Chase, and though Kelsey tries to deny it, the attraction is instant.

    However, tragedy strikes just weeks before Christmas, leaving Kelsey alone with her grief—or is she? Chase understands her better than she realizes, and he’s determined to show her how the season of giving can heal a broken heart.

    Purchase “Stay” for $1.59 at eXtasy Books in a variety of digital formats.

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    How to Choose Your Story’s Plot Points – Helping Writers Become Authors

    Learn how your story’s plot points can be rearranged and strengthened to create a more powerful overall effect for your readers.

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    Upcoming Release – “Stay,” a Stocking Stuffer from eXtasy Books

    Kelsey struggles with a severe anxiety disorder. Afraid to interact with people, she has instead dedicated herself to her rescued basset hound, Beauregard. One of his daily walks leads to a chance encounter with a young man named Chase, and though Kelsey tries to deny it, the attraction is instant.

    However, tragedy strikes just weeks before Christmas, leaving Kelsey alone with her grief—or is she? Chase understands her better than she realizes, and he’s determined to show her how the season of giving can heal a broken heart.

    “Stay” will be out December 20 from eXtasy Books.

    In the meantime, don’t forget to check out You Were the Moon, a dieselpunk/paranormal romance novella from eXtasy’s imprint Devine Destinies. Here’s an excerpt:
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    5 Lessons From a Lost Novel – Helping Writers Become Authors

    Learn from five mistakes that contributed to a “failed” novel, as well as important tips about how you can avoid them in your own story.

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