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Alex J. Cavanaugh

@AlexJCavanaugh

Ninja Captain, founder of Insecure Writer's Support Group @TheIWSG, & author of best-sellers CassaStar, CassaFire, CassaStorm, CassaDark, & Dragon of the Stars

 Carolinas, USA
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Joined June 2010
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Colleen M. Story@colleen_m_storyOct 29
What's Wrong With Your Novel? Take This Story Structure Test #amwriting youtu.be/JfrprDNP7jE
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Damien Larkin@Damo_DangermanJul 1
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A year-long tour of duty on #Mars with one final mission… Big Red by Damien Larkin @Damo_DangermaniTunes- tinyurl.com/y4dl9hje Amazon- tinyurl.com/yy6sjrpn B&N- tinyurl.com/y23kyk8b #twilightzone
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Damien Larkin@Damo_DangermanSep 10
An Irish soldier joins the Mars Occupation Force. Good pay. Great career opportunities. Better friends. It’s just a shame about those pesky natives. Join the MOF today! 👇👇👇
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Mars, Nazis, time travel – oh my! Big Red by Damien Larkin @Damo_Dangerman iTunes- tinyurl.com/y4dl9hje Amazon- tinyurl.com/yy6sjrpn B&N- tinyurl.com/y23kyk8b #twilightzone
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Damien Larkin@Damo_DangermanOct 1
The Smokepit strikes back! Latest novel in the epic saga. G’wan the Tripp!
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Claire has the house alone and dives into her “self help” book… Whatcha think she’s reading over there? 😂 Everything In Its Place is on the shelf! #spicybooks #books #reading #literaryfiction #scifibooks
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Maurice Mitchell@mauricem1972Oct 17
They took its title in 2006. They can't take it out of our hearts. 🪐❤️ My new "Still a Planet in My Heart" tee is here, with Pluto's real heart (hi, Tombaugh Regio) front and center. 👉 Grab yours: bit.ly/3Uzh0Cu #Pluto #PlutoIsAPlanet #SpaceShirt #AstronomyGifts
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Sandra Cox@Sandra_CoxOct 28
amazon.com/ThunderTree-S-Cox… a-fwd.com/asin=B07TCVGRW6 PEOPLE WERE DRAWING HIM INTO THEIR LIVES. Stomping on his rule of no-involvement. In twenty-five hard-living years that rule had served him well. He was headed for Mexico, tequila and pretty senoritas. #Western #RomanticElements #KU
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Carol Kilgore@carol_kilgoreOct 26
First book in The Amazing Gracie series, JALAPEÑO CUPCAKE WENCH, is only 99 cents. Start reading Gracie’s adventures today❣️
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Finding a woman attacked and left for dead in her driveway hadn't been on law enforcement consultant Gracie Hofner's agenda, but she jumps into action. (Wait until you see.) "Another winner! Gracie is such a terrific character…" #5stars #mystery #KU amazon.com/Gracie-Trouble-Pi…
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Sherry Ellis@513sherryeOct 28
Loving this mockup! My book is available on Amazon — Grab your copy! #MustRead #BookMockup
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7 Techniques for Drawing Out Tension in Fear-Driven Scenes by Writers Helping Writers® writershelpingwriters.net/20… @WriterThesaurus
7 Techniques for Drawing Out Tension in Fear-Driven Scenes

7 Techniques for Drawing Out Tension in Fear-Driven Scenes

Want to draw out tension in a fear-driven scene? Try these techniques for prolonging uncertainty, deepening fear, and keeping readers hooked.

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The best fear in fiction comes from somewhere quieter than creaking floorboards. A few techniques that actually work. elizabethspanncraig.com/?p=1… via @elizabethscraig
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Penny Sansevieri@BookgalOct 23
Planning a holiday book launch? Q4 doesn't magically sell books. 🎙️We're breaking down the essentials: runway, audience, cover, marketing plan & realistic expectations. 🎧bit.ly/AMEpodcast What are you rushing? #BookMarketing #BookLaunch #AuthorMarketing
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RiffTrax 🌽@RiffTraxOct 23
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99¢ until tomorrow at midnight! Grab your copy now! 🧡 #cozy #mystery #romance #author #witches #Halloween2026
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Sandra Cox@Sandra_CoxOct 24
amazon.com/dp/B0G66N3JXY #Western #WesternwithRomanticElements #CowboyAction #WesternAdventure #ActionpackedCleanRomance #RomanticElements #GrittyCowboy O’MALLEY HAS NO FEAR OF BANDITOS AND KILLERS. A deadly contagion…now that’s a different story.
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Sherry Ellis@513sherryeOct 26
"Bubba and Squirt's Shield of Athena stands out for its engaging storytelling and seamless integration of mythological elements." #review, #MUSTread, #Greekmythology
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Colleen M. Story@colleen_m_storyOct 26
This “Good” Writing Advice Can Make Your Novel Worse! #amwriting youtu.be/dHYqTVlJKjY
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Anne R. Allen@annerallenOct 23
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Conflict in Fiction Writing, 7 Main Types

Conflict in Fiction Writing, 7 Main Types

Conflict creates tension and stakes, making the story engaging and relatable. Ellen shares several possible conflict types to keep your readers entertained.

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Meet Our Amazing New Blog Coordinator: Julie Glover by Writers Helping Writers® writershelpingwriters.net/20… @WriterThesaurus
Meet Our Amazing New Blog Coordinator: Julie Glover

Meet Our Amazing New Blog Coordinator: Julie Glover

Julie Glover is Writers Helping Writers' new blog coordinator. She's knowledgeable & cares deeply about helping writers. A perfect fit!

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Should Writers Pay To Have Their Work Edited? by Writers Helping Writers® writershelpingwriters.net/20… @WriterThesaurus
Should Writers Pay To Have Their Work Edited?

Should Writers Pay To Have Their Work Edited?

Should writers pay for editing? Yes, but don't skip the free options that will save you money when it's time to edit your manuscript.

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