Plotting Success

11/16/2023

Tall Tales & Short Stories is proud to present two local authors discussing their "cozy mysteries." Joanna Michaels will speak of her writing path and then read an excerpt from her mystery, "Nun in the Closet."
Michael Schafer will follow with his writing journey and then discuss his mystery novel, "The Body Beneath the Porch."
Those who enjoy a good mystery, join us Friday evening, November 17 @ 6:pm. for this week's writing salon. Village Voices is located at 1010 10 Avenue West, Bradenton, FL
As always the event is free, seating is limited.
Call for more information 941-748-6865 Leave a message--I screen calls.

Approaching Halloween, human skeletal remains are discovered in a shallow grave when a homeowner removed a small porch for replacement. Despite the burial being at least 25 years prior, identification is prompt as the sister of the presumed victim kept detailed dental records of her long-missing ...

11/09/2023

Tall Tales & Short Stories honors our Veterans this Friday, November 10, 2023 at 6pm.
Our two guest authors are both Veterans and we are in for an interesting evening.
I do hope you join us for another evening celebrating our local literary talent. As always the event is free, we have limited seating. Sodas, water, Coffee available for purchase.
First up will be Veteran Richard Train who is working on a few novellas and a memoir. His Poem, "I Still Have Mine" was a Finalist in the VA Art Fair last Veteran's Day.
We also have Hillsborough Veteran Troy Basham discussing his path to publishing both tech books for the Military, and his novel 'based on true events,' "Rinny, The Story of a Modern-Day War Dog & His Pack."

Rinny: The Story of a Modern-Day War Dog and His Pack

10/25/2023

This Friday, October 27th, Tall Tales & Short Stories is featuring political novels and how they can shape and change the reader's beliefs. Some of our best political novelists are John D McDonald, Carl Hiaason, Alex Haley, and now David Grann. The stories are based on actual political events.
Our first speaker will be Richard Bonte discussing The Baja Redemption which is totally applicable to events in Israel this month. A Second Promised Land for the Jews--would they be welcomed?
In Memory of another political writer, Mary Manila, Dona Lee will be discussing Mary's novel Foretold, based on an Indian Prophecy of the tribes of Yucca Mountain. The first CBS on air Reporter, Mary ran across this story during the Bush2 terms. It is extremely political and indicates VP Chaney as one of the bad operatives. Dona Lee will also discuss other local novels with strong political themes and how to weave the story to sway the reader rather than lecture.
Hope to see some of you at the FREE Event this Friday, October 27th at 6pm.
Wine will now be permitted at the soirees (BYOB) and coffee and soda will be available for purchase.

Dona Lee
Plotting Success, editor
Village Voices & Eclectic Art Emporium, curator
Tall Tales & Short Stories, Host

A terrorist plot to blow up the governments high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, threatens to fulfill a Hopi prophecy that this world will be destroyed by poison rain. Only the rebellious daughter of a Hopi clan leader, the maverick U.S. Army officer she once loved and l...

10/13/2023

FREE EVENT

This Week we have two local authors joining us for our weekly Salon.
Kate Levinson will be bringing us a psychological story on Friday the 13th lore. We will also have our favorite storyteller, Ivan Bridgewater, spinning us a tale or two of his custom-crafted Ghost Stories. He often incorporates fellow writers into his tales, so don't miss this Haunted Evening at Village Voices on Friday The 13th!

Village Voices & Eclectic Art Emporium
1010 10th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34205
941 748-6865

02/10/2023

This is an element from Nika's story. Check out the comments. The visons of the Hat Man, the protector vibes most commenters mentioned and then the faction who also had visions of glowing red eyes chasing them. Often the Hat Man helped those being hunted by the evil red eyes. Wow.

Should we ask Nika if she has seen the Hat Man? Or had visions of the glowing red eyes? She wouldn't be alone. And the followers of Witches & Old Souls are likely readers who would enjoy her new novel.
A place to find a couple Beta Readers perhaps.

12/10/2021

Our last freebie of the year. We are taking a break to celebrate the holidays.
Saturday and Sunday we are promoting Andrew Parker's "Kindle is Easy." Free to download, share, and please if you enjoy the information, write a review on Amazon. Indie Authors depend on them to increase their audience reach.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all from Culture Coast Writers.

Kindle Vella is Easy

11/12/2021

FREE Friday Weekend Giveaway from Culture Coast Writers
CLICK the post to get to Amazon for the FREE story. DOWNLOAD the free book. If you have Kindle Unlimited, please consider borrowing the book and give it a read. Authors are paid fractions of a penny for each page read, but they add up and increase the rankings. Please remember to leave a 4 or 5 star REVIEW on Amazon. If you have a reason for a lower rating, please contact the author (or me & I’ll pass it along) and mention the things that bother you. Just an FYI, Amazon considers 3 stars or less to be negative feedback.
And SHARE the post with your Friends and Family on your Newsfeed, this is an important step I think many are failing to take. Sharing helps Indie writers and can provide your contacts with a free read. Win Win Win.

THE CLOSED DOOR: Excerpt from book, WORDS OF LIFE

10/22/2021

Just Outside Normal

08/28/2021

Our all new Free short story written by a member of Culture Coast Writers. Free August 27th thru August 29th.
This week we have a new short story from the GothMares series. “Dark Waters” by A.M. Musitano is this weekend’s free selection.
When a large number of people in a small town become sick, the local police call Angela to help figure it out. The answer, it turns out, is deeper than anyone realized.
The Gothmares series is Nancy Drew grownup with an occasional side of Ghosts and Goblins.
Grab your free copy today and share with family and friends. Rated PG. If you enjoy the story, please return to Amazon and leave a review. Indie Writers depend on reviews. And continue sharing all weekend. The more the better.

GothMares: Dark Water

08/14/2021

Friday August 13th to Sunday August 15th FREE Giveaway.
This weekend our Free Culture Coast Writers Giveaway is a repeat.
We had to do it. Like Groundhog Day, Every Friday the 13th, we provide our friends, family, and fans with another opportunity to enter the world of unique:
"Friday the 13th with Freud: Spoofing Sigmund on Triskaidekaphobia" is an amusing romp into the fear of thirteen written by Kathryn Levison.

Take one legit degree in psych, add an undergrad in psychoanalysis (which doesn't exist), stir in plenty of pseudo-academic jargon, then sit back & laugh your way through thirteen short off the wall roasts inspired by the infamous Sigmund Freud.
As one reviewer wrote: "I liked ... the subjugation of s*x by this great wordsmith. A fair analysis of Freud; appreciated the fact that this woman, the author, did not run him down as is the custom these days (especially by women)."

Please leave a 4 or 5* review on Amazon if you enjoy the stories. Indie writers thrive on good reviews. Thanks.
Dona Lee
Culture Coast Writers Admin

Friday the 13th with Freud: Spoofing Sigmund on Triskaidekaphobia Day

07/04/2021

FREE Short Story by Local Florida Author. Click on link and download for free from Amazon Kindle. Free reading app available for use on most digital devices.
After enjoying the short read, please leave a review on Amazon. Reviews beget increased rankings. Share it with all your friends and family.
Free July 2 through Sunday, July 4.

The Pandemic Prank

06/05/2021

This weekend our Free Featured Author will be Begovich & Musitano offering "The Sunken Treasure of Kamalame Cay."
This short story is an outtake from the novel, "Steel Mill Mafia--The Pittsburgh Connection," based on the high life of crime Begovich and his fellow gangsters led.
"Sunken Treasure" will be FREE on Amazon Saturday, June 5th and Sunday June 6th. Hope you download a free copy, pass it on to your friends, and if you enjoy it, please review it on Amazon and pick up the full novel, "Steel Mill Mafia."

The Sunken Treasure of Kamalame Cay