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HOW
TO WRITE A MYSTERY Too often, when we think about
dialogue - about communication between characters - we think only of the
words they say to each other. It's claimed, however, that human beings
use body language - actions - for the majority of their communication.
Consider what the speaker or person spoken to is doing as well as, or instead
of, his words . . . ENTER POETRY PRIZE CONTESTS Poetry in Motion Contest, Test
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"The conversation of authors is . . . much better than any other"
- William Hazlitt, 1820 A DRIFTER'S LEGACY Few short story anthologies possess
the ability to continually change pace while simultaneously controlling
content. Mr. Bruce delighted me with his timing and amazed me with his
craft. A great book - miss it at your own peril. (Review by Bob Church,
Quincy, Illinois, U.S.A.) CARGO A short story by Kathryn A. Graham. A prolific author, she has written numerous articles, short stories and a science fiction novel entitled Flight From Eden. She is also a licensed private investigator, pilot, aircraft mechanic and handgun instructor in Texas, USA TRAPPED Another short story from Kathryn A. Graham CAVE-IN Another offering from Kathryn A. Graham WRITING
SCIENCE FICTION Kristen Brennan of Jitterbug
Fantasia summarizes mythic storytelling from studying Star Wars and the
process Lucas went through to create it BANNED BOOKS ONLINE Books and authors banned over the centuries THE
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WORD DETECTIVE Words and language in humourous
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STORYTELLING - A MANUAL FOR BEGINNERS Effective storytelling is a fine
and beautiful art, says Barry McWilliams. A well-developed and well-presented
story cuts across barriers and holds the interest