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Black Cats and Halloween

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Linda Andrews

I’ve always wondered why black cats were associated with Halloween. Sure, cats are nocturnal, their fur is the color of night (which is usually when the holiday is celebrated) and they’re predators. But why black cats specifically. I couldn’t find … Continue reading →

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Animosity–Chapter 1

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Chapter One Clasping his hands behind his back, Brongill of Da’Hap steeled himself against the unease twitching through him. “One thousand, one hundred twelve solar cycles is a long time to be gone.” Laughter drifted on the stale air of … Continue reading →

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Terra No Go

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Linda Andrews

GoDespite the hype, I won’t be watching Terra Nova when it premieres tonight. I love dinosaurs and the chance to see one or more of them dining on a person (especially if I could pick said person) would be fun. … Continue reading →

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Chapter Three of Fiona

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Chapter 3 The cab thumped in and out of a pothole. A shoulder bumped his. Hugh Gurnsey-Barrett, sixth Marquess of Kingslea, ninth Earl of Bookingham, locked his jaw. Cold brushed his exposed flesh. He hunkered further into his borrowed sailor’s … Continue reading →

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Errors in Books

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Linda Andrews

I belong to many lists, groups and boards. Lately, I’ve begun to notice much grousing about the number of errors in books–usually aimed at indie and small press books. Having judged enough contests from both large (NY), small and indie … Continue reading →

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Lisa Mondello joins us today

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Linda, thank you so much for having me on your blog today! Thanks for being here Lisa. My name is Lisa Mondello and I write both secular and Christian fiction in many forms! I say that because unlike some authors … Continue reading →

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Fiona by Linda Andrews (chapter Two)

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Chapter 2 — Ha! Milton glided between the three men. See how he places himself between your person and those cads? Not that flesh would stop anything at this range. Ghostly hands measured the distance between the pistol and her … Continue reading →

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Interview with Frances Pauli

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Linda Andrews

What prompted you to write that first book? I’d started keeping a little file of notes on story ideas because I had the deep fear of losing a story. Every once in a while I’d read through them and remember … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Cowboy Review

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Linda Andrews

The prodigal son, Joel McCreedy, takes his inheritance and leaves to chase his dreams. When he returns home physically broken, he discovers that he’s been accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Beth Armstrong has always been an obedient daughter, … Continue reading →

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Stranded on a Deserted Island

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Recently, I came across a series of questions that I thought were interesting. Not just for what the answers said about me, but also as a writing exercise. Given that I’ve been a bit sleep deprived for the last few … Continue reading →

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