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Colleen’s 2019 #Book #Reviews – “Episode One, The Boy and the Shopkeeper: Delilah, Astral Investigator Infinity Series,” by Author, @Bowmanauthor

by Colleen Chesebro, posted in Book Reviews

IN THE AUTHOR’S WORDS: A Paranormal Fantasy & Time-Travel/Astral Projection Novel for "tweens"/teens/YA/Adults!Delilah ("Dee"), a modern teenager, saves the life of Bartholomew ("Bartie"), a Colonial American from 1774, unknowingly bringing him to the 21st century. Dee's vivid dreams are really astral projections that she can't control. Together with Dee's intuitive cat, Mollie, the Astral Investigation … Continue reading Colleen’s 2019 #Book #Reviews – “Episode One, The Boy and the Shopkeeper: Delilah, Astral Investigator Infinity Series,” by Author, @Bowmanauthor

Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 123 #SynonymsOnly

by Colleen Chesebro, posted in Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenges

WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! Hi! I’m glad to see you here. Are you ready to write some syllabic poetry? Here are your two words for this week: Meaning & Passion HERE’S THE CATCH: You can’t use the prompt words! SYNONYMS ONLY! Except for the first challenge of the month ~ then, the poets get to choose their own … Continue reading Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 123 #SynonymsOnly

Fifteen Literary Journals that Respond Within a Month | Authors Publish

by Colleen Chesebro, posted in Messages from Colleen

This is a "share" of the newsletter written by Emily Harstone, of Authors Publish. ❤ Submitting to journals with a quick response time is one of the best ways to stay motivated, not in terms of writing, but in terms of submitting. After all, if you submit to a journal and don’t hear anything (for … Continue reading Fifteen Literary Journals that Respond Within a Month | Authors Publish

Colleen’s 2019 #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge Recap No. 122, Poet’s Choice of Words

by Colleen Chesebro, posted in Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenges

Welcome to the Tanka Tuesday Poetry Recap featuring the work of poets from around the globe. If you would like to participate in this challenge, you can learn the rules in the menu item called Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday Guidelines. PLEASE NOTE: Don't forget to count your syllables. Use this site: howmanysyllables.com. Click on the workshop tab. … Continue reading Colleen’s 2019 #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge Recap No. 122, Poet’s Choice of Words

“The Dream,” #FlashFiction

by Colleen Chesebro, posted in Carrot Ranch Writing Challenges, Messages from Colleen

The Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Prompt for February 7, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a sign. It can be a posted sign, a universal sign, a wonder. Go where the prompt leads. Respond by February 12, 2019. I've been writing like a mad woman for months … Continue reading “The Dream,” #FlashFiction

Conversations With Colleen: Meet Author, Victoria Zigler

by Colleen Chesebro, posted in Conversations with Colleen

Hello everyone! This week I'm thrilled to bring you an amazing author, Victoria (Tori) Zigler. I asked her to pick three or four questions from my huge list HERE. We all aspire to be successful authors and the best way to learn some of the tricks of the trade is to ask questions.  Tori is visually … Continue reading Conversations With Colleen: Meet Author, Victoria Zigler

Colleen’s 2019 #Book #Reviews – “Voyage of the Lanternfish” by Author, @Virgilante, C. S. Boyack

by Colleen Chesebro, posted in Book Reviews

IN THE AUTHOR’S WORDS An honorable man is mistaken for his disreputable father. Now he's pushed into a political scheme to start a war that will spread across multiple kingdoms. James Cuttler's fiancé is being held captive to ensure he goes through with the plan.He soon decides his skills are at sea and procures a … Continue reading Colleen’s 2019 #Book #Reviews – “Voyage of the Lanternfish” by Author, @Virgilante, C. S. Boyack

Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 122

by Colleen Chesebro, posted in Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenges

WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY! Hi! I’m glad to see you here. Are you ready to write some syllabic poetry? Valentine's Day isn't far off. This is your opportunity to write all that love poetry you've been saving. Go ahead... May the muse be with you. ❤ It's the first challenge of the month which means … Continue reading Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 122