How I Became an Author by Kate Andary

As a new author, most people want to know how you got your book published. How did you find your publisher? I guess I can say that I was one of the lucky ones; my publisher found me.
 
I had a friend that owned a metaphysical store. She was having an unknown publisher come out with a special guest tarot reader. I had no interest in meeting the guy that sold his own books, just the tarot reader mind you.

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Magickal Tales Now Available!

Diane Narraway is a new author with Magickal Tales, a novel for Pagan children! Now available from Dark Moon Press, she aims to join author G. D. Calhoun in adding to the literature available to young Pagans.  Continue reading

True Legends is Now Available!

Kevin Eads, the author of The Amulet of Elizabeth Bathory, has done it again! Venture into his dark mind with True Legends… Continue reading

Free Tools for Writers

Writing is hard.

From distractions to rough drafts and editing, it can be a chore to write even a few chapters. We’re here to help you, though. Here’s a compiled list of tools to help you get that novel written:

Word Processing

  • Hemmingway App – An online editor that helps with readability and syntax
  • Focus Writer – Distraction free writing.
  • OmmWriter – Distraction free writing.
  • Paragraphs – Distraction free writing app for mac only.
  • Scriviner – Best for long pieces (like novels and screenplays)

Brainstorming

Distraction Blockers

  • Freedom – Blocks distractions, so you can write freely.

Editors

  • Write Full – Compares your writing with proper language, and it gives you suggestions on better writing.
  • Grammarly – A friendly grammar nazi.
  • Pen Flip – Editor and Collaborator.

 

Do you have a favorite app? Drop us a line, and we’ll add it to the list!

Touring Dates for Deb DeRousse & Arjay

There’ll be more touring dates for Deb DeRousse and Arjay. Please stay tuned.

  • May 20th 2017 – Houghton Heights Paracon. Old Stone School House 7715 Stone School Rd. Houghton Lake, Mi. Lecture at 10:30 a.m. and book signing until 7:00 p.m.
  • June – Grand Traverse Resort Casino (more information to come)
  • July – Spirit Festival 22nd & 23rd at Old Stone School House 7715 Stone School Rd. Houghton Lake, Mi.
  • August – Michigan Paracon AUG. 24-26, 2017 | Kewadin Casino, 2186 Shunk Rd., Sault Ste. Marie MI. Phone #: (906) 632-3366
  • September 8th, 9th, and 10th – Flower of Life Spiritual Retreat. 10557 N 19 Rd, Buckley, MI 49620 Lecture Saturday, book signing all weekend.
  • October – Chicago Ghost Con 2017, 5th-8th at The Portage Theater, Chicago, IL.
  • October – Petoskey MI. Little Traverse Bay Parafest, The Terrace Inn, located at 1549 Glendale, Bayview Michigan
  • November – Dundee MI. Old Mill Parafest (more information to come)