Author Archives: J. C. Conway

Southern California Free Short Story Writing Workshop

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9 ELEMENTS OF PLOT with JAMES LINCOLN WARREN Writing a good mystery story involves a whole palette of skills, but none is more critical than constructing an engaging plot. Join crime fiction short story specialist James Lincoln Warren for an … Continue reading

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Status Report–the eBook Revolution

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The sale and popularity of eBooks continue to rise against the 570-year reign of printed tomes. I haven’t seen the numbers yet for 2013, but a quick look at sales figures for the past couple of years shows an explosion … Continue reading

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Buy a Romance for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is about romance. Romance novels are about romance. It’s a nice combination. If you are looking for a chance to see what the hottest genre has to offer, now is the time to do it. Romance publishers are … Continue reading

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The Wow! Signal – 6EQUJ5

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It’s old news, but it bears repeating from time to time. The Wow! Signal is a radio signal detected during a SETI scan in 1977. Its name derives from SETI volunteer Jerry Ehman’s written marginal comment on the computer printout … Continue reading

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The Smooch Finalists Announced

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Having started in 2010 with the first trophy awarded in February 2011, The Smooch writing contest, sponsored by the Yosemite Romance Writers, is in its fourth year. The contest is for the best submitted ”First Kiss” scene from a romance work in progress, … Continue reading

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Tales of the Talisman Publishes “Gentle Push”

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My science-fiction story, “Gentle Push,” is now published and available in print in Volume IX, Issue 3 of Tales of the Talisman, produced by Hadrosaur Productions and edited by David Lee Summers. The issue includes other great stories as well, … Continue reading

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New Royalty Anthologies Open for Submission at Thirteen Press

Thirteen Press announced today the opening of three new short-story anthologies: War, Wildwood, and Pyromania. These are themed anthologies. Thirteen Press is a new imprint of Horrified Press. The themes are described by the editor as follows: War: “A chance … Continue reading

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Liquid Silver to Publish Hearts in Ruin

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My new contemporary romance novel, Hearts in Ruin, will be published by Liquid Silver Books, with an anticipated release in May 2014. Hearts in Ruin is the tale of two young archaeologists in conflict. Lies, betrayal and regret pave the … Continue reading

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Nominate My Story II

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Another of my Hugo-eligible 2013 short stories is “Love, Death and Ovelapping Bosonic Singularities.”  The Hugo Awards are presented by the World Science Fiction Society, which is comprised of writers and fans and also hosts the World Science Fiction Convention … Continue reading

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Romance Writers of America 2014 Conference

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The 2014 Romance Writers of America Conference Join will be held deep in the heart of Texas this year, July 23–26, at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Marriott Riverwalk hotels. Registration is open. For those that have not attended an RWA … Continue reading

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