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A World Without Social Media

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023Categories Writing, Path to Publication, Diversions, Twists & Turns Newsletter, Mental HealthLeave a comment
My brain functions differently because of social media and the internet. Who would we be without it?
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The Ten of Lunga (Swords)—Dark Night of the Soul

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023Categories Twists & Turns Newsletter, Story Structure, Writing, TarotLeave a comment
Sometimes, I pull a card and it doesn’t apply to anything going on in my current life. In the Ten of Swords’ case, that’s probably a good thing because its traditional meaning tends to be heavy, denoting defeat, calamity, and finality. Thankfully, I’m feeling light this morning.
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When (Not If) to Monetize Substack

Posted on November 17, 2023November 17, 2023Categories Writing, Twists & Turns NewsletterLeave a comment
It’s always been my intention to turn on paid subscriptions for my Twists & Turns newsletter. I have two main goals—to be paid for my own work and to pay other contributors for their work.
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Moana & the Importance of the B-Story Character

Posted on October 7, 2023October 7, 2023Categories Writing, Twists & Turns Newsletter, Story StructureLeave a comment
What can the movie "Moana" teach us about story structure?
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Holly West: Work in Progress

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022Categories Writing, Inspiration, More About MeLeave a comment
How is it that I've reached my fifties and still don't know what I'm on this earth to do?
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NaNoWriMo 2021

Posted on November 9, 2021November 9, 2021Categories Writing, NaNoWriMoLeave a comment
After successfully completing my 50k goal in 2020, I'm back again in 2021. Here's how it's going.
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Growing Your Audience

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020Categories Writing, Inspiration, Crime NotesLeave a comment
Is there a secret to growing your audience? Probably. But I don't know it.
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Cover Reveal! THE MONEY BLOCK

Posted on October 16, 2019January 14, 2020Categories Writing, Books, A Grifter's Song2 Comments on Cover Reveal! THE MONEY BLOCK
See the official cover of THE MONEY BLOCK by Holly West!
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MURDER-A-GO-GO’S Line-Up

Posted on May 16, 2018February 6, 2019Categories Writing, MURDER-A-GO-GO'SLeave a comment
Author line-up for MURDER-A-GO-GO'S, a charity anthology to benefit Planned Parenthood.
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The Best Laid Plans

Posted on March 7, 2018March 4, 2019Categories Writing4 Comments on The Best Laid Plans
My story, "The Best Laid Plans," has been accepted for this year's Bouchercon anthology.
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