Rules like haiku structure and iambic pentameter at first feel like they stifle creativity. But creativity begins where limitation tries to stop it. John Fancher's excellent 30 Days of 99 (#24) is LOADED with mind opening, writing inducing "rules." In his own words:...

How cool is my mom? My mom, Cherrlyn Eller has written five books and journals. Check out her books: Political Junkie's Journal: Capture thoughts, ideas, and conversations in one place Renewed: A Daybook for Finding You Again 101 Affirmations for Being Renewed The...

Have Fun, Be Safe By Chris Sharp When I left with my friends for the evening my wife kissed me and then looked at me with that 1% off Secret Garden look in her eyes, and she said “Have fun. Be safe,” which is what I always had said to the kids years ago when they went...

Obersturmführer, Meier A Chapter by Christopher Eller of J. C. Ellerman [Christopher Eller/Jeremy Gendelman] Einsatzgruppe B, Gomel Oblast, Western Belarus, June 1941 The Wehrmacht sweeps across Western Belarus sometimes facing stiff resistance and battles alternating...

The Estate by Chris Green [Eller] Winter 1911   Pyotr sensed the warmth of the sun on his young nose and cheeks as the winter winds of 1911 blew across his estate. A new January and a clear bright day glistened off the snow. The privileged boy surveyed the...

Hello, my friends, I solved Amazon Paperback page numbering with Microsoft Word by using custom field codes in the footer. All of these steps are useful for anyone publishing an Amazon KDP paperback, and I recommend reading each step in order to save you time and...