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Kevin Fraleigh

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  • 1 week, 2 days ago
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  • Well, I’ve finished the first draft of “The Darkened Room”, my fourth or fifth novel. I say that because I stopped writing “1933″ in order to draft it. I wanted to write something a little lighter that my wife could read. It started out light, but didn’t stay that way. My novels never do. Now it’s time to step back from it for a while…[Read more]

    1 week, 3 days ago
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  • I knew there was a good list of instructions for writing the great American novel somewhere. Here it is. http://www.theawl.com/2012/04/how-to-write-the-great-american-novel

    1 week, 3 days ago
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    • Steve Grant

      Lol, I stopped reading when I got to: 6. STOP WASTING TIME ON THE INTERNET.

      1 week, 2 days ago
  • How successful does an author have to be before he can be political? As rich as Stephen King. He’s not just a great writer, he tells it like it is! http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/04/30/stephen-king-tax-me-for-f-s-sake.html

    2 weeks, 3 days ago
  • Facts you might not have known about your favorite children’s books. http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/125093#more-125093

    2 weeks, 3 days ago
  • Kevin Fraleigh posted an update 3 weeks ago

    For anyone interested: Free course on fantasy and science fiction given by the University of Michigan. To sign up just follow the link and click on the join button. https://www.coursera.org/#course/fantasysf

    3 weeks ago
    • 2 people like this.
  • My latest blog post didn’t feed over so I’ll post this the old fashioned way…

    Take a shot, then take a shot. Just that easy. An excerpt from Any Tomorrow: The Curse.

    He buried her that afternoon in the spot she so long ago had chosen for herself. He fashioned a wooden cross and marked her place. If the world ever regains its sanity, he…[Read more]

    3 weeks, 2 days ago
  • New blog post imported from «Any Tomorrow Trilogy» by Kevin Fraleigh: What Is Your Inspiration? 1 month ago

    I was coming home from work the other day when I happened to pass a woman driving an old station wagon.  What you would take away from that momentary observation is probably much different than what I did.  For her … Continue reading

    1 month ago
  • Buck posted an update in the group The Crew 1 month ago

    @Doug Lance – Suggestion. In the Profiles section, add a text field to link to one’s Amazon Author Page (or on other provider sites).

    1 month ago
    • Doug Lance

      That’s under the ”Other” tab.

      1 month ago
    • Alan W Jankowski

      I get the impression Doug does not necessarily want to link to author’s pages judging by the ads…I think the ads without links are a great idea btw, and I suggested something similar to someone who is starting up in pub…I used your e-Zine as a good example of a well-formatted e-pub btw…

      1 month ago
      • Doug Lance

        Thanks Alan! Somehow I missed this note.

        4 days, 7 hours ago
  • Buck posted an update in the group The Crew 1 month ago

    @Doug Lance – Please visit this screenprint http://storytechnician.com/temp/efm/a-css-glitch-1.jpg . I did not take time to highlight the problem with a red box, but just look at the bottom of the page. That happens in the current version of Firefox and Chrome. I did not test in IE.

    1 month ago
    • Doug Lance

      Thanks Buck! The notification plugin we use is a big buggy. How does it look on your end now?

      1 month ago
      • Buck

        That fixed the bug. Now I get the entire window.

        1 month ago
  • Leila Gaskin mentioned @dougelson in a public message

    @dougelson Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the story.

    1 month, 1 week ago
  • Andromeda Edison posted an update in the group Writers 1 month, 1 week ago

    My next Writer’s Circle meeting is planned for Saturday, April 21st at 5pm in Hollywood. You can email me for details: andromeda@independentwords.com

    1 month, 1 week ago
  • Kelly Thompson posted an update in the group Hire an Editor 1 month, 1 week ago

    I know I’ve already posted around on other group sites, but I’m new to eFiction, and I’m also a professional freelance editor/proofreader. I would love to look at what creativity you have…shoot me an email at kelly@script-up.com if you need anything or have questions.

    1 month, 1 week ago
    • 1 person likes this.
  • The Dictionary of American Regional English has been published! So if you’re looking a special word with regional flare, the DARE is the place to go. If you are daring, UW-Madison has a couple of quick quizzes that you might enjoy (http://dare.news.wisc.edu/quiz/volume-i-iii-quiz/) or you can find more information on the DARE at…[Read more]

    1 month, 1 week ago
  • Preston McConkie mentioned @mammon in a public message

    @mammon Hey, man. Thanks for accepting the friend invite. I’m enjoying your story, ”Corporate Monsters.” I left a lot of comments on the manuscript. The story seems to have some real life and I’m eager to discover its underlying plot.

    1 month, 1 week ago
    • Preston McConkie

      Oops, that last message was meant for someone else — the one about my uncle in Wisconsin.

      1 month, 1 week ago
    • Kyle Dameron

      I really appreciate you taking all the time you did to read over and leave all the helpful comments. It’s also good to know that you’re enjoying the story! Thanks again!

      1 month, 1 week ago
      • Preston McConkie

        My pleasure. I’ve been asleep all day but look forward to getting back to ”Corporate Monsters.” The man-eating bug-man really has me interested.

        1 month, 1 week ago
  • Preston McConkie mentioned @atraus in a public message

    @atraus Hey, Joe, hope to see more of you in here.

    1 month, 1 week ago
  • In my last post I asked for whether I should keep Any Tomorrow as a trilogy or publish it as a single book. The results made me revisit my work and realize that what I’ve written is pretty damn good. Read more on my blog http://wp.me/p1qBOj-8L

    1 month, 1 week ago
  • New blog post imported from «Any Tomorrow Trilogy» by Kevin Fraleigh: Oh, the Horror! It is Horror! 1 month, 1 week ago

    Writing for me is a very intimate process.  My stories well up first as images to form a vision.  Sometimes they are intensely detailed and other times mere wisps of idea.  My challenge is to translate the still fresh vision … Continue reading

    1 month, 1 week ago
  • Here is a link that might have some value for nascent Kindle authors. And even some that are looking for an extra opportunity for reviews.

    http://publishingwithkindle.com/set-your-kindle-book-up-for-success-requesting-and-receiving-feedback/

    1 month, 2 weeks ago
  • Kelly Thompson posted an update in the group Writers 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    Hi everyone-

    I’m new here, my name is Kelly. I’m a professional editor and proofreader based in Toledo, OH. I’m looking to build a solid clientele base, as well as help out published AND nonpublished authors. I don’t charge an initial reading fee, and my rates are very reasonable (I started this endeavor in order to help, not hurt!). Please…[Read more]

    1 month, 2 weeks ago
    • 5 people like this.
    • Doug Lance

      Welcome Kelly! What other projects have you worked on?

      1 month, 2 weeks ago
      • Kelly Thompson

        I started my editing aspirations as an MA student, as I helped to form and publish The Mill, the only literary magazine based out of the University of Toledo Press. I’ve edited drama manuscripts for individual clients, and done copyediting and/or proofreading at the professional academic level for five years now. I’ve had poetry published in…[Read more]

        1 month, 2 weeks ago
    • Jay Debruyne

      Hi Kelly, welcome to eF. I’m new here also. It’s a beautiful community, I’m sure you will love it as much as I do. :)

      1 month, 2 weeks ago
    • Marie Glendenning

      Welcome Kelly!

      1 month, 2 weeks ago
    • Lisa Vandiver

      Hi, Kelly.

      1 month, 2 weeks ago
    • Stasey Norstrom

      Howdy and welcome! A great little community we have here and look forward to your participation and insights.

      1 month, 2 weeks ago
      • Kelly Thompson

        That’s welcoming. I already love it!

        1 month, 2 weeks ago
    • James Darrow

      Welcome aboard, Kelly. Here’s hoping you enjoy your stay here at eFiction. I might find myself in need of your specific skill set somewhere in the near future. Working on my first novel manuscript; the first draft and a couple rounds of edits are done, but I know I’ll be requiring some further help in the future. Either way, until the time comes…[Read more]

      1 month, 2 weeks ago
      • Kelly Thompson

        Thanks, James. Feel free to email me anytime – kelly@script-up.com, or k.a.thompson6@gmail.com.

        1 month, 2 weeks ago
        • James Darrow

          I still have, at the very least, one more full sweep of edits and revisions I need to handle before I move to the next step, so it’ll be some time. That said, I do appreciate the offer and will keep your email handy.

          1 month, 2 weeks ago
          • Preston McConkie

            Hi and welcome. I joined just yesterday, but already I have been treated well by people and I’m excited to work with folks. It’s great to meet another experienced editor, and it looks like there are a lot of people with some great professional and academic training in h ere.

            1 month, 2 weeks ago
            • Norv

              Welcome around, Kelly!

              1 month, 1 week ago
    • Quinn Cullen

      Hi kelly,
      Welcome. You’re an editor! Yay! Good editor’s are hard to find.

      1 month, 1 week ago
    • M.T.

      Nice to meet you!

      1 month, 1 week ago
    • Richard Gazala

      Hello, Kelly.

      1 month, 1 week ago
    • Joshua Gonzales

      Thanks for the offer! I’ll keep this information around.

      1 month, 1 week ago
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