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The Writer's Lexicon
You just read your manuscript and discovered that your characters nod like marionettes in every chapter. When they’re not nodding, they roll their eyes. Time to slash the Pinocchio strings. Transform your protagonists into believable personalities that your readers will learn to love. Or hate. Get in the driver’s seat, relax, and enjoy your journey — with Kathy Steinemann’s book as your GPS.
The Writer's Lexicon Volume II
Why do you write? Perhaps you’re penning a memoir, fantasy, or romance. Maybe you’re writing a sci-fi series or creative nonfiction novel. At the receiving end will be readers who demand clarity. If you confuse them, you lose them. Learn how to capture their attention and keep them engaged. Discover when to bend or break the so-called “rules” and motivate everyone to finish “just one more chapter.” This book is a must-have for all writers, from amateur to professional, fiction to nonfiction. Sprinkled throughout, you’ll find exercises and examples with ideas for story prompts. Snap ‘em up at will, and ... ... write on.
The Writer's Body Lexicon
Ordinary writers describe the body in order to evoke images in readers’ minds. Extraordinary writers leverage it to add elements such as tension, intrigue, and humor. The Writer’s Body Lexicon provides tools for both approaches. Kathy Steinemann provides a boggling number of word choices and phrases for body parts, organized under similar sections in most chapters: • Emotion Beats and Physical Manifestations • Adjectives • Similes and Metaphors • Colors and Variegations • Scents • Shapes • Verbs and Phrasal Verbs • Nouns • Prompts • Clichés and Idioms Sprinkled throughout, you’ll also find hundreds of story ideas. They pop up in similes, metaphors, word lists, and ...
Envision: Future Fiction
Buckle your flightbelt and prepare for a voyage of speculation through future worlds and distant galaxies. Settle back in your seat and enjoy our selection of entertainment on your holovid while we enter the Envision Zone. Envision: Future Fiction will entertain you with humor and horror, love and hate, desperation and hope — shaped by the imaginations of nine authors with diverse voices.
Suppose
Suppose you saw something you couldn't explain. And then suppose it turned out to be something far stranger, or funnier, or more horrifying than you ever expected. That element of surprise, and a different way of looking at things, is what this anthology is all about. Most of the short stories take less than fifteen minutes to read, and the ultra-short drabbles take less than thirty seconds. Kathy Steinemann, Amber Hayward, A. L. Kaplan, and Donna Milward share their tales and fantasies in this book of drabbles, flash fiction, and short stories. Why would the government force an artist to paint portraits of despots or drug lords? Why would healthy people die for no obvious reason? Do you suppose that wishes could ever be dangerous? What's a BioInterFace Fluxxatron? Do aliens watch reality shows? Why would someone pay double the usual rate to move a heavy trunk? Why is the mud from Sludge Flats so valuable? Discover the answers to these questions in this collection of tales that embraces an eclectic mix of humor, horror, fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and life experiences so unbelievable that they have been disguised as fiction.
Rule 1
Rules, rules, rules! Don't feed the cat bacon. Don't grab the closest fortune cookie. Don't give Lisa milk. And then there's Rule 1: Emmett is always right. Ha! Megan has her own take on that. Join retired couple Megan and Emmett, along with their family, as they conquer the challenges of retirement, neighbors who overstay their welcome, and dogs who leave poop landmines in the yard. Emmett says he married Megan for her wicked sense of humor. We know better. Will Emmett ever finish the chores in the job jar? Will he win his bet with Megan and get to buy a new Harley? And what will they do about the demanding cat monopolizing Megan's lap? The answers will amaze you. Oh-we can't forget the strawberries and whipped cream.Sorry. No spoilers. Are you ready for belly laughs, chuckles, and a tear or two?
Nag Nag Nag
If you're allergic to laughter, get your meds ready. "Nag Nag Nag" will exercise your laugh muscles. It might even make you wet your pants. Megan and Emmett share many of the same quirks and problems as other married couples. The way they deal with them might take you aback. Discover how Emmett copes with Megan's nagging. Learn how Megan treats telemarketers. Her once-in-a-lifetime offer makes them hang up. Every time. Will Emmett ever fix the blasted dishwasher? You'll be shocked when you realize why it broke in the first place. And how does he get around Megan's cat rules? Granddaughters, Violet and Lisa, provide a few surprises and chuckles too, with the unique perspectives of youth. Their widowed mother, Marsha, is determined to raise her daughters right. That means healthy food like broccoli. Yuck! The difference between broccoli and snot is that kids don't eat broccoli. And we can't forget Sabrina, the Siamese cat. You'll find her meowing and purring her way into your heart as she careens around corners and wins the affections of the most unlikely characters. "Nag Nag Nag" will entertain you with laughs, tears, and unexpected twists.
Indies Unlimited: 2013 Flash Fiction Anthology
The Indies Unlimited 2013 Flash Fiction Anthology features a year’s worth of winning entries from the IndiesUnlimited.com weekly flash fiction challenge. It contains 51 stories by 24 different authors from around the world, with full color pictures by award-winning photographer K. S. Brooks and thought-provoking prompts by five-star author Stephen Hise. From everyone’s favorite caveman named Og to headsman’s haunted chopping block, there are a myriad of genres and stories to appeal to every taste. Best viewed on a color reader. Authors with stories in the anthology include: Tui Allen, David Antrobus, Robert K. Blechman, Lynne Cantwell, A.V. Carden, M.T. Decker, Ed Drury, AC Flory, Yvonne Hertzberger, Jacqueline Hopkins, Jon Jefferson, Leonard Little, Marjorie McCoy, Rich Meyer, S.A. Molteni, S P Mount, Matt J Pike, Maggie Rascal/M. P. Witwer, Ben Steele, Kathy Steinemann, Dick C. Waters, Mandy White, Renee Pierce Williams, and Sherri Cook Woosley.
IBS-IBD Fiber Charts
Confused about fiber? You're not alone. Not all fiber is created equal. Roughage is insoluble fiber — often "scratchy" in texture. Many people with IBS or IBD have been told to increase their intake of soluble fiber: the soothing substance that turns into a gel and helps to calm an irritated digestive system. However, it's often difficult to find fiber information for the foods you consume every day. No more guessing. This book contains more than 450 entries in several charts — useful for anyone with bowel problems like diarrhea/constipation, or for health-conscious individuals interested in increasing their daily fiber consumption. Take control of your life. Get the fiber information you need to help control that angry bowel. Additional chapters include: • How Much Fiber Do You Need? • Foods High in Soluble Fiber • Foods High in Insoluble Fiber • How Does Soluble Fiber Help IBS and IBD? • Internet Resources
The Ibs Compass
Do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome? This book will help you set a course to better health. The author, an IBS sufferer of many years, shares her experiences and coping strategies, interspersed with amusing graphics and potty humor quips. She covers topics such as: * What is irritable bowel syndrome? * What can you do if you are losing weight? * What is a normal bowel movement? * How can you avoid sugars and hidden sugars? * How to prevent and cope with heartburn * Stress-reduction techniques * How to cope with diarrhea and constipation ... and much more. This book also contains all the information from her first book, "IBS-IBD Fiber Charts", plus a few recipes and a link to a free self-hypnosis recording.
