When I was 15 years old I encountered my first ghost. I was babysitting for a toddler and baby who were already upstairs sleeping when I arrived, so I made myself comfortable on the couch downstairs with the family’s chocolate lab beside me. It was near midnight when I heard what I can only describe …
A real life ghost story leads to an epic book series- Guest post by Nicole MacCaron Read More »
You know what people told you about having your ducks in a row? Line those suckers up and put them in size order, follow mama duck, and waddle those feathered behinds towards a pond of dreams. It would be fantastic if I could get those ducklings to stay still. Ever watch a toddler or have …
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When I left my last day job, I needed a fast way to build an audience so I could sell my coaching services. I didn’t have an active email list. But what I had was a list of people that I hadn’t talked to in two and a half years. I invited those 2,500 people …
Mardi Gras as a backdrop for a grizzly double homicide with ties to the dark underworld of the French Quarter. On Jan. 1 st , 2023, Blue Jinni Media released Dedra L. Stevenson’s latest novel, The Buchanan Bastard as an eBook across all major online stores, including Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo. Priced …
My romance author career started as a joke between friends. I’ve dabbled in writing on and off over the course of my life, but I’ve never let anyone read anything I’ve written until my friends convinced me to do so last year. A few years ago my friends and I, all employees of the same …
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Unstuck For Women: A Journey to Finding Freedom I WAS THERE. Trapped in a world of endless thoughts and emotions that felt beyond my control. Every single day I faced a battle against anxiety and overwhelm, and it felt like the universe was conspiring against me. My relationships were f*cking difficult, and I was consumed …
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The idea for my book, Revenant, was born in the early 2000s during a time when vampire and zombie culture seemed at its peak. Twilight was a phenomenon, The Vampire Diaries was on the scene, True Blood was on the rise, and The Walked Dead was making its debut. Movies like I Am Legend and …
The Revanant: A spicy dark romance by R. Valentine Read More »
The internet has revolutionized the book publishing industry, and Amazon Unlimited is one of its biggest disruptors. Amazon’s subscription-based model offers readers unlimited access to a library of ebooks and audiobooks. And while this has been a great opportunity for readers, it can be a trap for indie authors who aren’t aware of its limitations. …
Amazon Unlimited: A Word of Caution for Indie Authors Read More »
For the past decade, I have worked a 9-5 job. I gave it my all. In the beginning, it was easy. I was single, had very few responsibilities, and loved the work. But as time went on, things changed. I met my wonderful husband, I bought a few houses and cars, I had a daughter, …
At this point, I think everyone knows that I have been off work for mental health reasons. I’ve been on a journey of healing for what feels like a long time now, yet it is still a challenge that I face every day. Like any illness, healing takes time. It won’t happen overnight and there …