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Writing Contest Runner Up #4 – The Return by @TabiCat90

Posted on April 10, 2018 by shondabrock

It’s time to announce the Cursed Love Flash Fiction Writing Contest results. Congratulations #4, The Return by Tabitha Thompson! By: Tabitha Thompson She stood in front of my door, staring and smiling at me with a horrifying grin. I was … Continue reading →

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Color of Love Hop 2017 Is Here

Posted on November 27, 2017 by shondabrock

Color of Love Blog Hop 2017 – @EmpiBaryeh @KiruTaye @NanaPrah #CoLHop2017 #coloroflovehop   Welcome to the 2017 edition of the COLOR OF LOVE Blog Hop co-hosted by Empi Baryeh (me), Kiru Taye, Nana Prah, and Love Bites and Silk. This year’s hop is on from today 23 November … Continue reading →

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New #Writing Contest Opens Today!

Posted on November 29, 2016 by shondabrock

I hosted a Flash Fiction contest, and I hosted a Best Opening contest. This new contest is even more challenging. Your entry will be short, but a single sentence will have to make an impact. Do you have what it takes … Continue reading →

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Love, hate, and extremes in fiction

Posted on September 13, 2016 by shondabrock

Things men in the past witnessed were too cruel or too unusual to fit into reality and so it was made fiction. Continue reading →

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Best Opening Writing Contest WINNER

Posted on July 14, 2016 by shondabrock

A good opening creates an intriguing scene that makes the reader crave to read more. This contest was especially for self-published authors and aspiring writers with works-in-progress. Without further ado, here is the winner from The Best Opening Writing Contest! We’ll let … Continue reading →

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My #Writing Contest is About to Close!

Posted on May 31, 2016 by shondabrock

A strong opening is the most important part of a book. Without it, a reader is unlikely to move beyond the first chapter. Do you think your current project has what it takes to hook a reader in the first … Continue reading →

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Writing Advice from Stephen King

Posted on March 15, 2016 by shondabrock

You don’t have to be a horror writer or a fan to learn from Stephen King. Which is your favorite quote or writing tip? Infographic source   Are you a writer? Do you have a work-in-progress or self-published novel? Enter … Continue reading →

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Writing Contest Starts Today: Do you have the best opening?

Posted on February 14, 2016 by shondabrock

A strong opening is the most important part of a book. Without it, a reader is unlikely to move beyond the first chapter. Do you think your current project has what it takes to hook a reader in the first … Continue reading →

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Happy Bloodgivings: A Short Story

Posted on December 2, 2015 by shondabrock

“Why can’t we be like normal families?” escaped from her lips as a desperate lonely plea as she turned and balled up the paper and then tossed it into the trash. The useless piece of paper held a name that … Continue reading →

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Flesh: A Dark Halloween Short Story

Posted on October 31, 2015 by shondabrock

It was now at the foot of my bed inching closer. I knew where it wanted to go. It wanted to fill every orifice. It wanted to be inside of me; it wanted to be in my blood, in womb, in my stomach, in my thoughts, and in my heart. Continue reading →

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