Beem Weeks
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Author of novels and short stories. Metalhead. Music lover.
Story Structure: The Hero's Journey
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Story Structure: The Hero’s Journey
Greetings Storytellers. Diana here with the second post of my Story Structure series. Today, we’re going to do a quick trip through The Hero’s Journey. Here’s a recap on the serie…
https://storyempire.com/2026/05/26/story-structure-the-heros-journey/
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Memorial Day 2026
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Memorial Day 2026
The Role of Storytelling in Preserving Veterans’ Memories As we honor Memorial Day, I can’t help but wonder what the day means today, and particularly for us authors. For me, it all comes bac…
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6 days ago
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7 days ago
A definite must-read to keep you hooked.
#MustRead
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The daughter of parents named as dissidents, the Dominion raised Felicity and now requires her to work as an unpaid cleaner. She's planning her escape.
#dystopian
#romance
#fantasy
#HopePunk
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Felicity's Flight: Navigations
Amazon.com: Felicity's Flight: Navigations eBook : Hawke, Layla : Kindle Store
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Sweetie Girl (A Short Story)
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Sweetie Girl (A Short Story)
This short story takes a look at the collateral damage so often caused by Alzheimer’s disease. It can be found in my short stories collection Strange Hwy: Short Stories. I don’t know w…
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A thrilling read to keep you hooked.
#MustRead
#Thriller
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PUBLISHING CHALLENGE WRAP-UP
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PUBLISHING CHALLENGE WRAP-UP
I think by now, you are all sick of hearing about the steps I had to go through to republish my books after getting the rights back from a traditional publisher. Therefore, I’ll wrap it up wi…
https://storyempire.com/2026/05/21/publishing-challenge-wrap-up/
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WOULD CLASSIC AUTHORS SURVIVE TODAY’S PUBLISHING WORLD?
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WOULD CLASSIC AUTHORS SURVIVE TODAY’S PUBLISHING WORLD?
I thought I’d have a little fun with today’s post and consider what the fate of our classic authors would be today if they were trying to publish. Movies based on classics are now the rage on strea…
https://storyempire.com/2026/05/19/would-classic-authors-survive-todays-publishing-world/
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Start Your Podcast: A Guide for Indie Writers
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Start Your Podcast: A Guide for Indie Writers
Welcome back, my fellow creatives! My thanks to Jan Sikes for this post idea—I had recently blogged about the benefits I’ve enjoyed from my podcast, and she thought such a platform-builder is worth…
https://storyempire.com/2026/05/14/start-your-podcast-a-guide-for-indie-writers/
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20 days ago
Love finds a way on the rugged coast. 🌊 Lose yourself in Dorothy Rice Bennett’s refreshing contemporary romance today! 📖
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#fiction
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Sandra Cox
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GWEN ALWAYS GETS HER MAN. But all bets are off when she bumps up against Jordie Kidd, a charming outlaw with a bounty on his head.
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#Romance
#BountyHunter
#Outlaw
#CowboyAction
#Adventure
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Write a Story? Easy Peasy
#writing
#Stories
# Books
#ChatGPT
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Write a Story? Easy Peasy #writing #Stories # Books #ChatGPT
Arran, where I am lucky enough to go on a writing retreat with four brilliant author friends. The surroundings always inspire. This is Glen Rosa. I was at a meeting the other day. It was a roomful …
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Layla Hawke - author
21 days ago
A man who hates being a werewolf. A beautiful sorcerer. A conspiracy BACK ON KINDLE UNLIMITED 🇨🇦 "...a captivating blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural intrigue." 🇬🇧 "Absolutely brilliant story..."
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#fantasy
#Romance
#dystopian
#HooePunk
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Reyya's Werewolf: Navigations
Amazon.com: Reyya's Werewolf: Navigations eBook : Hawke, Layla: Kindle Store
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Size Matters
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Size Matters
I opened a new book on my Kindle app the other day, looking forward to what lay within; then I saw the writing at the bottom of the first page and closed it again. It’s by a great author I discover…
https://storyempire.com/2026/05/12/size-matters/
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Tips For Creating Vivid Settings!
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Tips For Creating Vivid Settings!
Greetings, SE’ers! Beem Weeks back with you again. Today, I’m sharing a few tips for creating vivid settings to help bring your novel’s worlds to life. In the realm of storytelling, a well-crafted …
https://storyempire.com/2026/05/07/tips-for-creating-a-vivid-setting/
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After the Great Disaster, Dominions rose where the founders formed new cultures. The Silverado emulated ideas of the Old West & Nevada has come to support efforts for a more just society. He encounters the enigmatic Gem Verity.
#dystopian
#romance
#fantasy
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26 days ago
Family, love & secrets unfold in Two Brothers in Brittany by Anne Morenn 🌿📖
#RomanceReads
#BookTok
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26 days ago
Dive into Atlantis secrets with Poseidon's Atlantis Adventure: The Human Hybrid Experiment by Grace Blair 🌊🔱
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The Perils of the Imperfect Main Character
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The Perils of the Imperfect Main Character
Writers are advised to avoid “Mary Sues” or “Gary Stus,” perfect characters with no flaws and with implausible skills and talents. They are flat, boring, and unrealistic. But for a certain type of …
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Shadow Self: Part I
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Shadow Self: Part I
The other night, I was listening to 100 Sleepy Facts About Psychology on the Sleepy Science Channel to fall asleep. Might as well learn a few things while sleeping, right? Many facts slip by me — f…
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about 1 month ago
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D. L. Finn
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Over a Cuppa: Heartwarming Finds, Reader Reviews, and a Visit to Barnes & Noble
This week’s Over a Cuppa shares a few heartwarming finds, lovely reader reviews of Where Stories Meet, and an invitation to an upcoming book signing in Visalia. Pour a cup and join me.
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Taggart Rehnn 🇨🇦🍁
about 1 month ago
"🕰 Murder, Mystery, History and Time Travel 2500 pages, a singular story, a million words. Both playful and disturbing. Truly epic.
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#history
#timetravel
#books
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The Tractus Fynn Mysteries
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Blurred truths & hidden shadows in Hazy Shade by Jim Lively 🌫️🔍
#ThrillerReads
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7 key features to optimise your Amazon product page
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7 key features to optimise your Amazon product page
For most of us, Amazon is our biggest – if not only – market, so having a fully optimised product page is very important for converting browsers into purchasers. The best advice is to take a good l…
https://storyempire.com/2026/04/28/7-key-features-to-optimise-your-amazon-product-page/
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PUBLISHING CHALLENGE CONTINUED
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PUBLISHING CHALLENGE CONTINUED
Greetings, SE’ers! You may remember when I left off with my last publishing post, I promised there was more to come. And so there is, only this time it’s completely different. To recap:…
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A Simple Way of Marketing to Your Target Audience
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A Simple Way of Marketing to Your Target Audience
Posted by Joy York I’m sure many of you have used Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook, Instagram, or other sites to place marketing ads. Many of you are pros, while others find the whole process intimidati…
https://storyempire.com/2026/04/21/a-simple-way-of-marketing-to-your-target-audience/
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Canadian metal monsters Annihilator released their debut album, Alice In Hell, on this date in 1989!
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Sunday Book Review - Fragile: Epic
#Fantasy
World of the Five Kingdoms by Deborah Jay
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Sunday Book Review – Fragile: Epic #Fantasy World of the Five Kingdoms by Deborah Jay
Welcome to my Sunday Book Review. Today I’m reviewing Deborah Jay’s latest release – Fragile. Deborah wrote this book to focus on one of the characters, Betha, from her PrinceR…
https://dgkayewriter.com/2026/04/11/sunday-book-review-fragile-epic-fantasy-world-of-the-five-kingdoms-by-deborah-jay-fantasy/
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How Amazon Keywords Affect a Book’s Marketing in 2026
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How Amazon Keywords Affect a Book’s Marketing in 2026
Amazon’s evolving algorithms present both challenges and opportunities for authors. Use effective keyword optimization for book visibility and sales. In 2026, intent-based and long-tail keywo…
https://storyempire.com/2026/04/16/how-amazon-keywords-affect-book-marketing-2026/
about 2 months ago
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The Body Speaks
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The Body Speaks
“I speak two languages, Body and English.” —Mae West While Ms. West excelled at using body language to her advantage and to the delight of her viewing audience, writers often overlook this opportun…
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Story Structure: The Three Acts
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Story Structure: The Three Acts
Greetings Storytellers. Diana here with the first post of my Story Structure series. Today, we’re going to do a quick trip through the Three-Acts. The series will cover: The Three-Act Story S…
https://storyempire.com/2026/04/09/story-structure-the-three-acts/
about 2 months ago
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KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share!
9 months ago
The magic of your book is real. But it needs to be visible. List it where parents, teachers, and librarians actually go to discover books for children.
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D. L. Finn
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Newsletter Book of the Month! Find your next read :)
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Newsletter Book of the Month
I started Book of the Month in my monthly newsletter in 2021. They’re titles from indie authors whose books deserve more love—and readers! Please click the title to access the Amazon purchase…
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Expansion Pack: Jumping the Shark
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Expansion Pack: Jumping the Shark
Hi, Gang. 👋🏼 Craig here today, and welcome to another one of my Expansion Packs. While I am sticking with the theme of Science Fiction, this caution will expand into many genres, even some beyond m…
https://storyempire.com/2026/04/07/expansion-pack-jumping-the-shark/
about 2 months ago
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March Book Reviews @olbigjim @SaraNicoleAutor @JoleneRWhitten @Lizzie_Chantree @jtgeissingerauthor
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March Book Reviews @olbigjim @SaraNicoleAutor @JoleneRWhitten @Lizzie_Chantree @jtgeissingerauthor
I thought I hadn’t read much in March, until I looked back at the month. :) So many good books!! I hope you enjoy my thoughts on them. PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: What a unique way to view histo…
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WRITING ACROSS GENRES
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WRITING ACROSS GENRES
What I’d like to explore with this post is the idea of writing across genres. So how do you define a genre? Genre refers to a category of literature based on shared characteristics. Each genre has …
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Drafting by Dictation: Pros and Cons
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Drafting by Dictation: Pros and Cons
Welcome back, my fellow creatives! Time. It’s never been much of a friend. As a mother, I have to make every minute count with my kids. As a teacher, I have to make sure I’m meeting the needs of my…
https://storyempire.com/2026/03/31/drafting-by-dictation-pros-and-cons/
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Greek or Roman?
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Greek or Roman?
A post about writing which I saw on Instagram recently got me thinking. Are there—asked the author—some things which shouldn’t be included in a novel? If it’s essential to the plot then yes, was th…
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Smorgasbord Health 2026 - Acidity/Alkalinity pH Balance for Health Part Two- Project 101 Resilience by Sally Cronin
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Smorgasbord Health 2026 – Acidity/Alkalinity pH Balance for Health Part Two- Project 101 Resilience by Sally Cronin
This series is aimed at developing a resilient immune system to provide the body with a defence against opportunistic pathogens. There are a number of vital elements to this and you can find the in…
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TIPS FOR CREATING MEMORABLE FIGHT SCENES
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TIPS FOR CREATING MEMORABLE FIGHT SCENES
Greetings to one and all. Beem Weeks here with you again. This month, I’m looking at creating memorable fight (or action) scenes in fiction. Writing a compelling fight scene in a novel requi…
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With Heavy Heart
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With Heavy Heart
It is with heavy heart I share that my stepson, Palmer Lee Sikes, passed away today. There are no words needed, only love and prayers as we join together as a family to lean on each other. I may be…
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Blurbs and Book Descriptions
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Blurbs and Book Descriptions
Book blurb, or book description? Are these different terms for the same thing, or do they represent two different things? THE BLURB Technically, “blurb” means an endorsement by an authority of some…
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Wisdom From Geese to Writers
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Wisdom From Geese to Writers
The title of this post is not a play on words. As I might’ve mentioned a time or two, we can learn a lot from animals. Today’s wisdom comes from one of our feathered friends. Or enemies, if y…
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Six strange tales inspired by real
#history
and real places, including "The Covent Garden Medium" which looks at
#Victorian
spiritualism. As the lamps are dimmed and the spirits speak, what will the Doctor and the detective discover?
#CozyMystery
#HistoryMatters
#detectives
#London
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The Infinitely Stranger Cases of Sherlock Holmes - Paperback
Your Other Options: Amazon USA Bookshop.org Barnes and Noble Kindle Audio “My dear fellow,” said Sherlock Holmes, as we sat at either side of the fire in his lodgings at Baker Street, “life is...
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The Keeper Saga AN AGING BOUNTY HUNTER WHO LIVES BY HIS OWN SET OF RULES.
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#KUFree
#WesternwithRomanticElements
#WesternAdventure
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - The Music Column - Chart Toppers and Blockbusters 1970s with William Price King - “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” and Patton
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – The Music Column – Chart Toppers and Blockbusters 1970s with William Price King – “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” and Patton
Welcome to the series where I will be sharing the chart toppers and blockbusters through the decades… be prepared for some nostalgia and some foot tapping music. William 🎶 The 5th Dimension…
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4 steps to writing an irresistible fiction book blurb
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4 steps to writing an irresistible fiction book blurb
This topic has been covered on Story Empire before, but not for a few years, so I thought I’d take a fresh look at it. You might think you’ve done the hardest part, writing a novel, but…
https://storyempire.com/2026/03/12/4-steps-to-writing-an-irresistible-fiction-book-blurb/
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Smorgasbord New Book Spotlight -
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- Fringes, Heartstrings and Lyrics by Jan K. Sikes, Rick Sikes and Sydney Klein.
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Smorgasbord New Book Spotlight – #Shortstories #Poetry – Fringes, Heartstrings and Lyrics by Jan K. Sikes, Rick Sikes and Sydney Klein.
Delighted to share the news of the latest release by Jan Sikes, with poetry from Rick Sikes and Sydney Klein on pre-order for April 7th..Fringes, Heartstrings and Lyrics About the book At the edge …
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3 months ago
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Let’s all be Punks
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Let’s all be Punks
Hi, gang! 👋🏼 Craig here once more to milk this science fiction thread like a prized Holstein. Today, we’re going to talk about the “punk” genres. Even if you’ve never read these, you’ve certainly h…
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3 months ago
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Worldbuilding Through Non-Verbal Communication
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Worldbuilding Through Non-Verbal Communication
Most writers spend their time building languages, histories, religions, strategies, and economies for their fictional races. But have you ever spent any time thinking about ears? Specifically, what…
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