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A little primer on what this newsletter is all about
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The CHOW: Exploring Middle Grade Fiction with Catherine Arguelles
From Bullying to Geocaching Adventures: A Journey Through Traditional and Indie Publishing
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Fridge Philosophy: Seeking Understanding in Divisive Times
How Fear, Perception, and Empathy Shape Our Interactions and Relationships
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Capitol Rookie Part 3: The Tip Off
As deadlines loom and personal distractions arise, Alex races to connect the dots, but will the truth come to light before it's too late?
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Pretzel Bites: Expanding my experience
DEI may be a dirty word for some, but my worldview grows when I lean into curiosity.
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Leveling Up: Embrace Discomfort to Break Free from the Status Quo
I'm discovering how stepping outside my comfort zone is a necessary step to unlock new opportunities and drive transformative results in my writing and…
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Bonus Fiction: The gods were playing
This month's Fictionistas story prompt goes to story cubes for inspiration.
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Romance Gets the Spotlight, But Friendship Does the Heavy Lifting
Fridge Philosophy: While grand romantic gestures steal the show, it's friendships that quietly sustain us—offering love, loyalty, and the kind of deep…
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Capitol Rookie: The Back Door
In the dimly lit corner of a forgotten bar, young reporter Alex Shelby prepares to uncover the truth behind a shadowy figure who holds the key to a…
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No Friction Fiction
A digest of the fiction published on Salted Wetzel with a side of Mustard
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Pretzel Bites: Top podcasts to enhance the craft
This month's Extra Mustard looks at some resources I've used to enhance my craft and begin my "level up" in the authorpreneur space.
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Bonus Fiction: The Extra-Curricular Course Catalog
Taking the Fictionistas January story prompt back to school
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From Classrooms to Dragons, Ryan M. Oliver showcases his unique literary style
Host of the Mighty Books podcast sits down wit the Clueless Hack on Writing.
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The Power of the First Step: Turning Goals Into Reality
Fridge Philosophy: Taking the first step is often the hardest but most crucial part of achieving your goals. Start small, build momentum, and watch your…
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Salted Wetzel with a side of mustard
Salted Wetzel with a side of mustard
Weekly short fiction, life quotes, writing updates and random thoughts from the author of the novels Lose Yourself (2024) and Friends In Low Places (2021).
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