Melissa Barker-Simpson

Author Spotlight

Cover Reveal: Alicia by Gloria Weber

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July 31, 2015

Today I would like to share with you the cover reveal for Gloria Weber’s upcoming release – Alicia. As a bonus, Gloria has also provided us with a trailer for the book. Enjoy. ALICIA by Gloria Weber Published by Solstice Publishing (Summer Solstice imprint) Release Date: August 18, 2015 Blurb:…
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Mel’s Midweek Writing Menagerie

Mel’s Midweek Writing Menagerie #8

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July 31, 2015

Welcome to my weekly writing prompt series. The rules of the challenge are simple. I’ve provided two options below, and there’s a handy link-up button at the end of the post, so you can upload your contribution and share it with others. If you prefer to use the pingback method,…
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Ronovan’s Haiku Challenge, Writing Prompt

Connection: Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge #55

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July 30, 2015

This week, the prompt words for Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Challenge are FIVE and THRIVE. The example provided by Ronovan: Breathe to be alive, while you exercise to thrive; exhausted, take five. If you’ve never tried out a haiku before, and you’d like to learn more, click here to…
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Author Spotlight

Meet Gabriel from Path of Angels by Patricia Josephine

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July 29, 2015

This post is bitter sweet for me, because it marks the end of the Path of Angels series, and I’m going to miss the boys! That said, Gabriel hasn’t had his turn to shine yet, so I’m happy to introduce him. Gabriel – the fourth and final in the series is now available. The…
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Writer’s Quote Wednesday

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Jared Padalecki

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July 29, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday is organised by Colleen from Silver Threading, and is a wonderful weekly series in which bloggers share the quotes which inspire them. I highly recommend checking them out. I’ve been struggling over the last couple of weeks. I haven’t made a secret of it, and I don’t hide…
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#BlogBattle

P395 – #BlogBattle Writing Challenge

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July 28, 2015

#BlogBattle is a weekly writing challenge organised by Rachael Ritchey. You can find more information about it here. It’s a fun battle, and a supportive group – a great place to hang out! The theme this week is ‘PROPHET’. Here is my contribution to the challenge. I hope you enjoy.…
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Sunday Spotlight

Sunday Spotlight: WR101 – Celine Jeanjean

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July 26, 2015

I’ve been spotlighting indie authors on Writing Room 101 for a while now, and whether that is reviews, interviews, cover reveals or guest posts, it’s always a lot of fun. So, to draw attention to the wonderful authors who visit WR101, I decided to create a Sunday Spotlight here on my…
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Review

Review: The Viper and The Urchin by Celine Jeanjean

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July 26, 2015

Being Damsport’s most elegant assassin is hard work. There’s tailoring to consider, devilish poisons to concoct, secret identities to maintain… But most importantly, Longinus has to keep his fear of blood hidden or his reputation will be ruined. So, when a scrawny urchin girl threatens to expose his phobia unless…
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#BlogBattle

Follow Your Nose – #BlogBattle Writing Challenge

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July 24, 2015

#BlogBattle is a weekly writing challenge organised by Rachael Ritchey. You can find more information about it here. It’s a fun battle, and a supportive group – a great place to hang out! The theme this week is ‘MUSK’. Here is my contribution to the challenge. I hope you enjoy.…
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Mel’s Midweek Writing Menagerie

Mel’s Midweek Writing Menagerie #7

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July 23, 2015

Welcome to my weekly writing prompt series. The rules of the challenge are simple. I’ve provided two options below, and there’s a handy link-up button at the end of the post, so you can upload your contribution and share it with others. If you prefer to use the pingback method,…
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