Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Beginning!

Posted on 2013/04/30 by ecgarrison

Writing the beginning of a story makes me more anxious than any other part. For one thing, it’s my only chance to grab the reader’s attention. Many slush readers decide on the first page whether they’ll pass on a story.  … Continue reading →

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Mo*Con 8

Posted on 2013/04/29 by ecgarrison

Mo*Con 8 I will be at Mo*Con 8 this Saturday! What is Mo*Con? Wellll, that’s a little tricky. It’s a smallish (<100 attendees) convention here in Indianapolis that attracts authors, editors, publishers, and even readers of speculative fiction. Historically horror-focused, … Continue reading →

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Depression / anxiety

Posted on 2013/04/22 by ecgarrison

Okay, this is a break in the writerly / publicity posts.  This is just me talking about something personal.  I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life. Depression turns out to be easier for me to deal with, I … Continue reading →

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Troll or Derby 99 cent sale! April19-22

Posted on 2013/04/19 by ecgarrison

My friend Red Tash is having a sale!  Troll or Derby, normally $4.99 is just 99 cents today  through Monday!  Grab it here: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes | Kobo I’d take part, but I already own the … Continue reading →

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A Character Interview from Horizon Shift

Posted on 2013/04/02 by ecgarrison

Please welcome my guest, Lyndi Alexander, author of the Horizon Crossover Series! We met at the That Book Place Authors Fair last month. I’ve asked her to write an interview with one of her characters, and she’s graciously provided it … Continue reading →

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