In the News
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Onward to the New Adventures!
Hello and welcome to my very first blog post on my newly upgraded website! My incredible team and I are absolutely thrilled to welcome you to my brand-new store and...
Onward to the New Adventures!
Hello and welcome to my very first blog post on my newly upgraded website! My incredible team and I are absolutely thrilled to welcome you to my brand-new store and...
Writing Tips
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Busting a Writing Myth
I’m someone who believes it’s essential to work on your craft, even though I’ve written and published quite a few books and short stories. My latest exercise happened while I...
Busting a Writing Myth
I’m someone who believes it’s essential to work on your craft, even though I’ve written and published quite a few books and short stories. My latest exercise happened while I...
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My Brain's Unique Beat
I naturally hear the rhythm and flow of prose while reading, instinctively sensing how words should sound and what comes next, revealing a unique mental connection between language and sound.
My Brain's Unique Beat
I naturally hear the rhythm and flow of prose while reading, instinctively sensing how words should sound and what comes next, revealing a unique mental connection between language and sound.
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Cut the Leash-Let Your Imagination Run Wild
Let your imagination soar—don’t smother it. Free your curiosity, risk wild ideas, and let the characters you create step into the open and be heard and seen. Fail to nurture...
Cut the Leash-Let Your Imagination Run Wild
Let your imagination soar—don’t smother it. Free your curiosity, risk wild ideas, and let the characters you create step into the open and be heard and seen. Fail to nurture...
Police Pet Peeves
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That Awkward Moment When the Door Does All the ...
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day who has worked patrol for the past twenty years. As usual, the conversation eventually got around to my writing....
That Awkward Moment When the Door Does All the ...
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day who has worked patrol for the past twenty years. As usual, the conversation eventually got around to my writing....
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The Job Ain’t Over ‘Till the Paperwork’s Done
This Police Pet Peeve comes by way of a homicide detective. “Why doesn’t anyone ever show a detective buried in paperwork?” Sure a detective gets to go to crime scenes....
The Job Ain’t Over ‘Till the Paperwork’s Done
This Police Pet Peeve comes by way of a homicide detective. “Why doesn’t anyone ever show a detective buried in paperwork?” Sure a detective gets to go to crime scenes....
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Fictional Cops and Their Dangerous Gun Hunch: O...
I recently received this one from a friend of mine who is a retired marine. He also did a stint in law enforcement in his “civilian life”. “Hey, about what...
Fictional Cops and Their Dangerous Gun Hunch: O...
I recently received this one from a friend of mine who is a retired marine. He also did a stint in law enforcement in his “civilian life”. “Hey, about what...
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When Your Fictional Macho Cop Refuses Backup (A...
This one comes from a friend of mine who can kick a** with the best of them when necessary. “I hate it when someone is going to be arrested and...
When Your Fictional Macho Cop Refuses Backup (A...
This one comes from a friend of mine who can kick a** with the best of them when necessary. “I hate it when someone is going to be arrested and...
Alison's Books
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Spyder’s Kiss is the 2021 Lesfic Bard Award Win...
I’m incredibly excited to let you know that two books in The Seven Realms of Ar’rothi Series have won the Lesfic Bard Award for Fantasy Fiction 2021 Award-Winner 2019 Award-Winner...
Spyder’s Kiss is the 2021 Lesfic Bard Award Win...
I’m incredibly excited to let you know that two books in The Seven Realms of Ar’rothi Series have won the Lesfic Bard Award for Fantasy Fiction 2021 Award-Winner 2019 Award-Winner...
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Spyder’s Kiss is Published
I’m happy to announce that the latest book in the Seven Realms of Ar’rothi fantasy series, Spyder’s kiss is published. It’s available at all your favorite retailers. Buy it right...
Spyder’s Kiss is Published
I’m happy to announce that the latest book in the Seven Realms of Ar’rothi fantasy series, Spyder’s kiss is published. It’s available at all your favorite retailers. Buy it right...
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Credo’s Fire is Published
Alexandra Wolfe has been trying to stay out of trouble. Honest! But with budget cuts being what they are, Alex and Casey find themselves putting on a uniform twice a...
Credo’s Fire is Published
Alexandra Wolfe has been trying to stay out of trouble. Honest! But with budget cuts being what they are, Alex and Casey find themselves putting on a uniform twice a...
Guest Authors
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Gold Coast Murder
A Guest Post by Author Ron Wick There’s a new murder mystery author in town and I’m happy to be one of the first to introduce him to the reading...
Gold Coast Murder
A Guest Post by Author Ron Wick There’s a new murder mystery author in town and I’m happy to be one of the first to introduce him to the reading...
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Amazon Asks Site Owner To Remove Kindle From Do...
Today’s post is an important one for you to read on many levels. It goes to the heart of what this blog is about. As you build your brand, the...
Amazon Asks Site Owner To Remove Kindle From Do...
Today’s post is an important one for you to read on many levels. It goes to the heart of what this blog is about. As you build your brand, the...
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The eBook Buzz from BookBaby’s View
I’d like to welcome guest author, Jennifer Fulford, to my blog today. Her interview with Brian Felson, president of BookBaby, has some great insights concerning the self-pubishing business. This post...
The eBook Buzz from BookBaby’s View
I’d like to welcome guest author, Jennifer Fulford, to my blog today. Her interview with Brian Felson, president of BookBaby, has some great insights concerning the self-pubishing business. This post...
Of Interest
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Story Lengths
As most of you know, I write in several genres, and within those genres, I write short stories, novellas, and novels. Several people have asked what the difference is between...
Story Lengths
As most of you know, I write in several genres, and within those genres, I write short stories, novellas, and novels. Several people have asked what the difference is between...
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Walking the Moors With Agatha
As I sit out on my deck watching the fog roll over the fields of my farm, I realize what a wonderful opportunity I’ve had to be able to write...
Walking the Moors With Agatha
As I sit out on my deck watching the fog roll over the fields of my farm, I realize what a wonderful opportunity I’ve had to be able to write...
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Seven Excellent Safety Tips For Women
I’m going to take a minute and step back into my cop persona. A friend emailed these tips to me and they were so good I thought I’d pass them...
Seven Excellent Safety Tips For Women
I’m going to take a minute and step back into my cop persona. A friend emailed these tips to me and they were so good I thought I’d pass them...
Reviews of Alison's Books
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Strong & tough, yet compassionate women ROCK th...
I will honestly say that this is one of the BEST books I've ever read. Everything about it totally hooked me in and kept me reading until the wee hours...
Strong & tough, yet compassionate women ROCK th...
I will honestly say that this is one of the BEST books I've ever read. Everything about it totally hooked me in and kept me reading until the wee hours...
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Five Star Review ~Gina
Ms Holt delivers, in spades, every time!
Five Star Review ~Gina
Ms Holt delivers, in spades, every time!
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Don't Miss This Book! ~Kat
In my opinion, Melt For Me is the best book in this series. I could not put it down. In fact, I read it twice in two days. The new...
Don't Miss This Book! ~Kat
In my opinion, Melt For Me is the best book in this series. I could not put it down. In fact, I read it twice in two days. The new...
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My Favorite Holt Book ~ Carolyn C.
Well, actually, I'm not sure I have a favorite series, maybe The Daughters of Elyon, a really great action series in a wonderful Sci-fi Fantasy mode. Or wait! Maybe The...
My Favorite Holt Book ~ Carolyn C.
Well, actually, I'm not sure I have a favorite series, maybe The Daughters of Elyon, a really great action series in a wonderful Sci-fi Fantasy mode. Or wait! Maybe The...
- Murder Mystery
Can Detective Alexandra Wolfe uncover the truth before it's too late?
- Sapphic Romance
Lost in Luxury, Found in the Wild. A Tale of Two Hearts and One Really Cute Dog.
- Sapphic Epic Fantasy
In this epic fantasy, the fate of an entire race hangs in the balance.