Blog Post The Role of the Protagonist in Historical Fiction Novels: A Reader's Perspective 500
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The Role of the Protagonist in Historical Fiction Novels: A Reader’s Perspective by Writers Exchange E-Publishing

Historical fiction novels offer a unique blend of education and entertainment, bringing to life the events and people from the past. Central to these stories is the protagonist, whose journey not only captivates the reader but also serves as a bridge to the historical context and emotional landscape of the era being depicted. From the cobblestone streets of Victorian England to the sprawling landscapes of ancient Rome, protagonists in historical fiction serve multiple roles that enrich the reader's experience and…
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2015 Publisher News: March What’s Happening at WEE… Meeting the staff, new collections

Hi all, You may have noticed that we have not put out any new releases in March. That was because I was off for a few weeks visiting the US, where I got to meet two of my very long-time authors: Robert Beers and Will Greenway and two of my cover artists: Laura Shinn and Josh Shinn and catch up with our editor and print formatter (my daughter) Jenna Cummins. It was great, they are all as wonderful in person…
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2014 Publisher News: January – Update

Hi everyone! It has been a while since I have updated the Writers Exchange blog, I have to admit, I am not too good as a blogger:) But I am hoping to change that. So I thought I'd start by updating you all on a few things coming up in 2014 that I know about currently. I would also like to create a bit more community around Writers Exchange, so if anyone has some suggestions on how they would like…
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2014 Publisher News: December, Writers Exchange hits 14 years!

I realised this morning that Writers Exchange E-Publishing has been going 14 years this month! I hadn't even thought about it, but a couple of people congratulated me on LinkedIn, it must be in my profile... I really want to thank Will Greenway and Victoria Heckman for staying with me all these years - you guys were the first two authors I ever signed up! Rounding out the VERY early authors who are still in our ranks we have Lauralee…
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2016 Publisher News: December 2016

Hi all! Here in Australia it is 1 December 2016 - so for us the first day of summer (and apparently a scorching summer it is forecast to be). But happy first day of Winter for our northern members! December is also a very special month for WEE, as it is the month we officially started this business!  So this month is our 16th Anniversary!!! Yep we've been around since December 2000! A lot has been happening behind the scenes…
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2015 Publisher News: September: Book updates, new covers, and lots more

Wow, what a few months we have had! As you know from earlier news posts we have been updating all our books to the latest formatting. We have been replacing a lot of covers while doing this, and updating bios to have our authors' latest books included, PLUS other books in their genres by other WEE authors! Because of all this our new releases have suffered a bit, but the end is in sight!  Other than books that need new…
Blog Post How I Became an Author of Erotica 500
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How I Became an Author of Erotica by Simone Leigh

So...people ask, how did you end up making your living as an Author of Erotica? And d'you know...it was accidental. Not becoming a writer, you understand. That was anything but accidental. I knew by the time I was eight, that one day I would earn my crust by writing. But specifically, an author of Erotica? I never saw that coming.   It's a Writer's Life... In fact, I was no kind of writer in any professional sense until a couple…
Publisher News: February 2020
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2020 Publisher News: February Monthly Recap

February was a really busy month! We started the first of our "monthly themes" and most of our posts revolved around either that or books in general:) February' Theme: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Articles:     What are Mystery, Thriller and Suspense Genres? http://www.writers-exchange.com/what-are-mystery-thriller-and-suspense-genres/            Police Mystery Thrillers: Getting it Right! By John Schembra http://www.writers-exchange.com/police-mystery-thrillers-getting-it-right-by-john-schembra/           Literary Style Courts Thrillers by Linda Kasten http://www.writers-exchange.com/literary-style-courts-thrillers-by-linda-kasten/         What is a “cozy” Mystery? By Christine…
Free Short Story: A Wedding at Faxinor by Michelle Levigne 500
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Free Short Story: A Wedding at Faxinor by Michelle Levigne [Fantasy]

A Wedding at Faxinor By Michelle Levigne  *This story takes place between Chapters of Heir of Faxinor.**   Andrixine greeted the morning in quiet contemplation, sitting on the wide windowsill of Kalsan's room. She wanted to think of it as their room, because after all, they were married now, but "their" room was a suite of rooms, waiting for them. Tonight. After their official, public marriage ceremony. She much preferred the private ceremony they had last night, just the two…
Free Short Story: Kipuka by Victoria Heckman 500
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Free Short Story: Kipuka by Victoria Heckman [Paranormal]

Kipuka* By Victoria Heckman Malama Price stepped onto her lanai, carefully balancing her tumbler of gin and her monkeypod cane. She hung the cane on the low railing and slurped a small wave of gin that threatened to overflow. Then she settled herself into the cushions of her koa rocker and eased her new lime-green rubber slippers from her gnarled toes. She tucked her mu'u mu'u around her legs, secured her tumbler in her crotch, and rocked. "Today da kids…
Woodcutter's Grim Series Boxed Set updated 2023
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Woodcutter’s Grim Series by Karen Wiesner

For the ten generations since the evil first came to Woodcutter's Grim, the Guardians have sworn an oath to protect the town from the childhood horrors that lurk in the black woods. Without them, the town would be defenseless...and the terrors would escape to the world at large.   Volume I {Classic Tales of Horror Retold} (Books 1-3 and The Final Chapter) For the ten generations since the evil first came to Woodcutter's Grim, the Guardians have sworn an oath to…
Tulpa 3d cover 2025
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TULPA by Max Overton

    Prologue Uttarakhand, Northern India, 1967   One never expects to see a demon, and cannot rightly prepare for the sight. There is little that mortal man can do to defend oneself from these beings, so one can only hope to survive the encounter. The walking trails in the forest-clothed hills around Nainital in the Kumaon foothills of the Himalayas abound with wildlife. Two young men walking in those hills and known affectionately to each other as 'Boy' and…
Author Interview: Margaret Pearce updated 2023
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Author Interview: Margaret Pearce, Featured Author (2014: November)

This month our featured author is a very prolific Australian children's author.  Her interview is below. Author Interview Margaret, you are an Australian author, can you tell us about yourself (where you live, what you enjoy doing, what you're like)?   I spent my younger years belonging to a bush walking club. The bush grows on you, so I have ended up in an underground flat in the Dandenongs that is bush fire proof. I like swimming as it is…
Author Interview: Herb Marlow, Featured Author (2014: October)
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Author Interview: Herb Marlow, Featured Author (2014: October)

This month we have Dr. Herb Marlow as our featured author, he currently has three books available up at WEE, with a fourth book being released in October. Author Interview Can you please tell us a bit about yourself that is not covered in your bio?   I have had a myriad of jobs/professions in my lifetime: Driving a truck and a forklift, selling real estate and insurance, being a cattle rancher in Oregon and Texas, writing stories and articles…
Karen Wiesner Landscape as of 2023
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Author Interview: Karen Wiesner: Our first Featured Author (Originally 2014: August)

  This month we start with massively prolific author, Karen Wiesner. With over 100 books published she is no novice at her craft, in fact she has even written books ABOUT writing. Now let's learn a bit more about Karen...   Interview with Award-winning AuthorYou've written over 150 books which include many different series and genres. Can you tell us if you have a favourite series, one that is particularly close to your heart or you personally identify with? I'm…
John Schembra Featured Author
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Author Interview: John Schembra, Featured Author

  As one of the authors with Writers Exchange I would like to provide you with a brief background of myself, and explain how and why I began writing. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and in 1969 I was drafted into the U.S. Army.  After completing basic training and military police school, I spent a year with the 557th MP Company at Long Binh, South Vietnam, in 1970.  My time as a combat M.P. provided the…
Wallace F. Brown, Featured Author
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Author Interview: Wallace F. Brown, Featured Author

Author Interview with Wallace Brown   My name is Wallace Brown and I live and write in Pennsylvania.  My first novel, “The Shepherd Sleeps” was published in 2008.  It is a thriller set in New Orleans in 1969.  I have written all my life but this was my first attempt at a novel.  I have a degree in English and have read a lot great literature but for pure escape I like thrillers.   The one thing that has always bothered…
JennaKay Francis - mostly updated as of 2023
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Author Interview: JennaKay Francis, Featured Fantasy and Fantasy Romance Author

Greetings. I am a writer of fantasy fiction. All sorts of fantasy, from action adventure to sweet romance to paranormal. I started working on my action series (The Guardians of Glede) about 20 years ago, maybe more. I had one small child at home, another on the way, and dabbled in writing at that time. I attended conferences, went to workshops, joined a critique group, etc. And I started writing. Well, not really started. Let me back up a bit.…