So, here’s what I’ve had going on the last two days,
over at A Small Gang of Authors.
Yesterday, I put my new children’s book in the spotlight.
Meet Carnie the Bookworm who loves reading books.
and today, I’m sharing part 2 of my Gardens of Good and Evil Series.
Discussing Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
I hope you’ll consider popping over to check them out. For those of you in the US, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. For everyone else, please know, that I wish you all the best as well. Like every year, since I started this blog, I’m grateful to all of you who come back from time to time to read my posts, and like and or comment on my posts. It means the world to me.
I’ll be back on December 5 with the monthly IWSG post and a special announcement.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords
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Well, I don’t know what happened. I wrote my November IWSG post early and saved it, but when I went to edit and post it last night, it wasn’t there. 🙁 I felt defeated and headed to bed. After a good night sleep, I woke up, walked my dog, did some other social media, and decided to reconstruct my post. Better late than never… I guess.
Optional Monthly Question: How has your creativity in life evolved since you began writing?
Even before I started writing with an intent, I was an active creative individual. I never really mastered a particular skill, craft or art, but I’ve always dabbled. I bake from scratch, sew pillows and purses, paint canvases, decorate a classroom (now a desk), and so much more. Creativity has always been part of daily life, although, since I spend so much time writing now, some of my other creative outlets suffer until a special occasion brings them to the surface.
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October’s IWSG Newsletter member spotlight was Chrys Fey. Being a fan of her work and blog, I was happy to see her gain this recognition. Please, be sure to stop by and show her some love.
Over at A Small Gang of Authors, I continue my series: Would you read this, where I pitch blurbs and cover art for short stories I’ve written. Today I share my paranormal story, In the Window.
Also, we are hosting our first-ever short story contest and letting readers decide the winners. There are cash prizes for the winners and each entry is 500-words or less. If you are up for it, please check it out. It’s a lot of fun.
The IWSG Book Club book for October/November is: The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe The discussion for this starts November 19th and I’m ready. I read this quickly and simply need to write my review. A great classic for those who appreciate the darker side of fiction.
– Now, on to the personal updates.
There’s lots going on, but I’ll have to blog about that later. I’m still a little bummed my original article disappeared. In any case, here are two videos you can check out if you’re up for it.
Here is me showing off some of my new books.
Here’s me giving a tour of my other website and offering an overview of my vision.
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Has writing affected the creativity in your life?
Did you have better luck uploading your post today?
Do you like short stories or flash fiction?
Got any good news to share or need some encouragement?
So, while I didn’t win the WEP-IWSG October challenge or gain any of the other awards for the challenge, I did make the short list. Even though I didn’t win, I still feel like a winner. The feedback I got on The Nameless Ingenue was incredible. I could tell that people really enjoyed my story, and that’s all any writer really wants. If you’re up for it, please go check out the post announcing the winners and see for yourself all the talent that participated.
If you’re up for a different kind of challenge, check this out:
BREAKING NEWS!
WEP and IWSG are holding a contest for the February WEP theme!
Rules: Submit your idea for a WEP February theme by November 12to admin@insecurewriterssupportgroup.com. Nothing U.S. culturally bound. Should have wide appeal.
Prize: Feature in the December newsletter for the winner. And, of course, the winning theme will be the official February WEP theme and accompanied by a stunning badge!
Deadline: November 12. Winner announced in the November newsletter on November 28.
Oh, but wait, there’s more.
I didn’t gain an award in the WEP-IWSG challenge, but TODAY launches the first-ever Our Author Gang Flash Fiction contest. Each entry is 500-words or less and the theme is seasonal. There is so much diversity in this contest. I’m so excited. Can’t tell you which story is mine, but I bet you can figure it out… Best of all, readers decide the winner. It’s all based on reader votes… Did I mention that I’m excited? 😀
Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords
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