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Rubicon Ranch

October 29, 2010 in authors, book, fiction, fiction, writers, authors, books, publishing, J J Dare, mystery, Second Wind Publishing, thriller, writers | Tags: author, authors, books, crime, fiction, J J Dare, mystery, Second Wind, suspense, writing | Leave a comment

I have joined a group of Second Wind Publishing authors as we collaborate on an online mystery novel. I am Chapter 5 in the lineup, and that’s what it is: a lineup of characters who each have motive and means to kill.

http://rubiconranch.wordpress.com

“False World” Contest Winner!

January 19, 2010 in contest, False World, fiction, fiction, writers, authors, books, publishing, J J Dare, mystery, Second Wind Publishing, thriller, writers, writing | Tags: contest, False World, J J Dare, scary, short story, winner, writers | Leave a comment

Congrats, Kimmy H! My three judges, Nick (retired lit professor), Josiah (newspaper editor), and Simmie (local writer), had a hard time choosing a winner from all of the “deliciously scary” stories submitted. “Dying to Get Out” by Kimmy H. stuck out as the epitome of one of the greatest human fears (and “creeped” Josiah out the most 😉 ).

Click here to read the short story.

Congrats, again, Kimmy!

Super special thanks to all the very talented writers who entered my contest. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all the stories! Thank you and keep writing!

“False World” Story Contest!

November 23, 2009 in book, contest, False World, fiction, fiction, writers, authors, books, publishing, inspiration, J J Dare, mystery, publishing, Second Wind Publishing, thriller, writing | Tags: author, book, contest, False World, fiction, J J Dare, mystery, new book, suspense, thriller | Leave a comment

http://www.jacketblind.com/contest.html

I’m hosting a 50-word story contest on my site, for the debut of “False World,” the second book in the Joe Daniel’s trilogy.

Contest starts on November 22, 2009, and ends on December 28, 2009.

How to enter: Email contest@jacketblind.com your name (or your alias), your age (or the age you wish you were), and a 50-word count mystery, thriller, or suspense story. OR you can post it as a comment on this blog. Enter here or there.

Rules: Write a tight 50-word count story around an everyday object in the mystery, thriller, or suspense genre. 50 words, no more, no less. Has to be exactly 50 words. Did I mention the story needs to be 50 words, and only 50 words?

More rules: Entries are unlimited, just like your creativity. Must be 18 years or older. Prizes will be shipped within 6 weeks of contest’s end.

Even more rules: All authors agree to have their stories showcased in a special section on my website UNLESS story is picked up for publication elsewhere. If it is, I’ll celebrate with you.

Judging: Make us go, “Did I lock the door behind me?” Look at the examples at the end to get an idea of what we like.

Prizes: The winner will receive a signed copy of False World and a surprise gift.

Email your entry to contest@jacketblind.com, visit my website (listed at the beginning), OR post in comments here.

EXAMPLES:

Air Freshener

One night, I decided to get on with my life.

I had been sad for decades.

I wanted to be happy again.

A week after my decision, I ran out of air freshener.

My neighbor complained about the stench.

She joined my husband’s cheating corpse.

I need more air freshener.

Garden Hose

Turning on the hose, water hit the flower bed with full force.

Fresh dirt went everywhere.

She plucked a pale stick from the upturned earth.

It was smooth.

It looked odd and disturbing.

This isn’t a stick, she thought a second before

a shovel hit the back of her head.

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FALSE WORLD
Published by Second Wind Publishing http://www.secondwindpublishing.com/FalseWorld.html

Out of the Loop

October 6, 2009 in authors, book, espionage, False Positive, False World, fiction, fiction, writers, authors, books, publishing, inspiration, J J Dare, mystery, publishing, Second Wind Publishing, thriller, writers, writing | Tags: absence, author, authors, blog, book, books, fiction, guam, J J Dare, mystery, publishing, Second Wind, suspense, thriller, wiritng process, writers, writing | 3 comments

Yeah, I’ve been out of the loop for awhile. Haven’t been anything other than too busy to write. That’s not the thing you wanna be when you are a writer LOL

My latest book is coming out as soon as I finish reading the 2nd proof. I love the cover: it’ s a composite photo that includes an eye. Guess who’s eye? Pops from an old WWII picture when he was coming off a field in Guam.

There’s a treasure hunt starting around 10-26-09 involving 2nd Wind Publishing. Basically, it’s a Blog Hop. My blog will be included. Good luck, have fun, try not to kill anyone.

“Trick or Treat” Blog Hop Clue Game Sponsored by Second Wind Publishing

October 6, 2009 in book, clue, contest, False World, fiction, fiction, writers, authors, books, publishing, J J Dare, mystery, thriller | Tags: Blog Hop, clue, contest | 6 comments

Excerpt from “False World” by JJ Dare coming out in November, 2009

One by one, people disappeared. The local historian was the last to go and he was prepared to fight until he came face to face with the emotionless men who offered him the deal of a lifetime.

For a sinfully wonderful amount of money, the historian sold his house and soul to the devil. The only catch was he could not ever, ever talk about where he had come from nor who he had dealt with nor what they had given to him.