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Writing Made Easier: 11 Indie Authors Share 11 Writing Tips: 

by readwritejoyUpdated on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023

Will Writing Ever Be Easy? Maybe there are some writers out there who consider the process easy, but for most of us, it’s one of …

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Self-Publishing Costs

by readwritejoyUpdated on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

When self-publishing a book, there are many additional responsibilities that fall on the author. The author is no longer simply a creator, they are an …

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Feminist Magical Realism Mystery Rec

by readwritejoyUpdated on July 10, 2023November 20, 2022

The Change sits at the intersection of magical realism and mystery, and features a robust cast of badass women in their 30s-40s and beyond. When …

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These Wicked Lies by Miranda Joy (a new adult fantasy romance book) is propped on gold and black fabric with feathers and a crown.
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New Adult Fantasy: These Wicked Lies Excerpt

by readwritejoyUpdated on June 25, 2022June 25, 2022

The following is an excerpt of my full-length novel, These Wicked Lies. It is a new adult fantasy-romance with mature content. It’s available in e-book, …

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An Odd and Enlightening Speculative Fiction Read

by readwritejoyUpdated on June 18, 2022June 18, 2022

Little Bird by Tiffany Meuret is weird, ya’ll. In the best way. Have you ever read something that made you question your life in a …

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Romance Books: 5-Stars for (Not) Your Basic Love Story

by readwritejoyUpdated on June 18, 2022May 12, 2022

(Expected publication: August 23rd 2022 by Rising Action Publishing Collective) I feel spoiled lately with so many amazing ARCs. Lindsay Maple’s Not Your Basic Love …

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Mad About Mhairi McFarlane’s Characters

by readwritejoyUpdated on June 18, 2022May 12, 2022

Mhairi McFarlane has such a way with words—her books are always a treat, and Mad About You is no exception to her obvious talent. (I …

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Romance Books: 4-Stars for The Fixer Upper

by readwritejoyUpdated on June 18, 2022December 20, 2021

Romance books have a way of weaseling their way into our cold, cold hearts and thawing them out. Oh wait, that’s just me? Maybe it’s …

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Fantasy Books: 5-Stars for Fire Heart (ARC Review)

by readwritejoyUpdated on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

Fantasy books are the best… okay, maybe that’s debatable, but you’re obviously here because you love fantasy too! Maybe you’re like me and enjoy a …

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Bookstagram Story Templates (Holiday)

by readwritejoyUpdated on December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

Hi Bookstagram friends! It’s the most wonderful time of year! Or, at least, the coldest time of year. Snow graces us with its presence (whether …

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