Monthly Archives: August 2011

Here There Be Zombies!

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Diane Dooley

Zombies. They never particularly scared me. I mean, how terrifying can it be to face off against a monster when you only have to walk a little faster to escape? But it turns out that I’m wrong. Horror writer, Luke Walker, has … Continue reading →

The Continuing Story of a Song

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Diane Dooley

It’s time for the AW Monthly Blog Chain again. I love doing these things. They serve to force me into exercising my writing skills. This month’s prompt was particularly challenging for me. My writing muscles are aching! This month’s prompt: The … Continue reading →

The Bookpile: Vacation Reading Binge

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Diane Dooley

The best thing about vacation? Time to catch up on my reading! First up was Cathy Pegau’s Rulebreaker. This was a really cool sci-fi heist story. Charming grifter, Liv, gets pulled in on the job of a lifetime by her … Continue reading →

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Interview and Giveaway with Author, K.S. Augustin

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Diane Dooley

I’m delighted to have as my guest, the feisty and fascinating K.S. Augustin. She has agreed to submit to my nosy questions and is generously offering a free epub copy of her most recent release, War Games, to a random … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Waiting Tables

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Diane Dooley

Ever waited tables? I have. In three different counties. It doesn’t really matter where you go – it’s still the same. A mix of lovely people and utter assholes, misbehaving children and lecherous drunks. It’s a job most people can … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror and Dark Fantasy, The Writing Life | 8 Comments