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C. L. Schneider
Mar 30, 20152 min read
Review: Borrowed Time (Like Clockwork Bk #1), By Clifton Stringfield & J. R. Swiger
Hungry for something different? Looking for a sweeping, episodic, and masterfully crafted adventure to get lost in? Borrowed Time (Like...
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C. L. Schneider
Mar 12, 20151 min read
Ten Favorite Screen Characters
I was tagged by fellow authors M. E. Walker and Laurie Starkey to name 10 of my favorite movie and/or TV characters. The list is in no...
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C. L. Schneider
Mar 6, 20153 min read
Beyond the Sketch: Adding Color to Your Characters
I’m a character driven person. Whether I’m reading a book, watching a movie or a TV show, I can forgive a lot in a story if I latch onto...
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C. L. Schneider
Feb 4, 20153 min read
Reflections of a Writing Hermit
As a stay at home mom, I’ve learned to write with my kids running around the house, the washing machine spinning in my ear, and the dog...
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C. L. Schneider
Jan 9, 20151 min read
Review: Judgment, by Tom Reinhart
Looking for a gritty, no-holds-barred, apocalyptic story? You’ve come to the right place. Judgment by Tom Reinhart is a powerful,...
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C. L. Schneider
Dec 29, 20145 min read
One Lovely Blog Hop
This blog hop is designed to show our readers a more personal side to ourselves. We've been challenged by another author/ blogger...
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C. L. Schneider
Dec 24, 20142 min read
In Gratitude
The end of 2014 is upon us. I’m on the verge of releasing my second book. Yet, sometimes, the first one doesn't even seem real. I can't...
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C. L. Schneider
Dec 14, 20142 min read
Why I Love Being Indie
I’ve been an indie author now for a full year. It’s been a whirlwind and a roller coaster, and I wouldn’t change the last 369 days as a...
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C. L. Schneider
Dec 2, 20142 min read
Connecting
It was a little over a year ago when my friend Sara said, “You need to be on Twitter”. She was right. My first book was about to be...
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C. L. Schneider
Nov 21, 20145 min read
Guest Post: J.K. Pitcairn
32 Seconds by J.K. Pitcairn – a psychological and paranormal YA novel “Are you ready to go to any length?” The story started years ago—as...
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C. L. Schneider
Nov 17, 20141 min read
Review: Tommy Avenger and the House of Bones, by Stefan Mroczkowski
I don’t read a lot of YA stories, but this book may change that. Tommy Avenger & the House of Bones was pure, straight-up fun. It...
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C. L. Schneider
Nov 6, 20142 min read
Review: Oblivion's Forge, by Simon Williams
I was thoroughly impressed with this book. Oblivion’s Forge (Aona Book 1) is dark fantasy at its best. It’s the story of a land on the...
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C. L. Schneider
Oct 6, 20145 min read
Guest Post by Tracy Falbe
Peter Stubbe A Historic Renaissance Werewolf Executed on Halloween The famous case of the German farmer Peter Stubbe presents a story of...
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C. L. Schneider
Sep 29, 20142 min read
Solitary Brainstorming
Writer’s block is a popular subject among authors. It’s also a depressing one. It can strike without warning, afflicting new and seasoned...
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C. L. Schneider
Aug 12, 20142 min read
Review: Dragonsphere, by Richard Fierce
At its core, Dragonsphere is the story of a magical sphere constructed to trap the soul of a dragon. Go deeper, and you discover a richly...
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C. L. Schneider
Jul 15, 20143 min read
Confessions of a Closet Writer
I remember the exact moment when I decided: I’m going to be an author. It was an easy decision. I loved books. They’d been my constant...
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C. L. Schneider
Jun 3, 20144 min read
Making Magic, Part 2
My magic knew nothing of sides. My spells fed without discrimination. They were selfish, heartless. They didn’t care who was right or...
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C. L. Schneider
May 7, 20143 min read
Making Magic-Part 1
Someone once said to me: “Writing fantasy isn’t work. It isn’t real writing. You make everything up. There’s no rules, no research. If...
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C. L. Schneider
Mar 29, 20141 min read
Review: The Rise of Peter Troy, Vol 1 The Decayed Ones
From the opening sentence, I knew it was going to be a fun ride. And I wasn’t disappointed. Reading The Rise of Peter Troy, I felt like I...
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C. L. Schneider
Mar 17, 20143 min read
The Weight of Stars
I’ve always had a thing for stars. Though my back yard here in NY never feels quite dark enough for stargazing, where I grew up in the...
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