Martha J Allard
The Absence of a Cat
Trigger warning: this post is about pet loss. This is my Henri. He was the best of cats. Below is a story that illustrates how I felt...
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Martha J Allard
- Nov 26, 2021
- 2 min
Craft and Writing
I've been writing stories since I was twelve. Like most people, I read and read through my childhood. But it's not all I did. My mother...
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Martha J Allard
- Sep 17, 2021
- 1 min
You're invited!!
As the picture below indicates, I have a reading on October first with all of these great women and non-binary authors. Please join us on...
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Martha J Allard
- Jul 15, 2021
- 2 min
I'm at the end. But I'm not done. (and a small excerpt)
This is the day. I've finally gotten to the end. the actual end. Of the big novel. I'm not done with it. I'm going to start with chapter...
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Martha J Allard
- May 23, 2021
- 2 min
The color of my ink: Navigating my way out of Covid.
I love fountain pens. I love watching the shimmer of the words as the ink dries in the wake of the nib across the page. I love the stains...
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Martha J Allard
- Feb 28, 2021
- 2 min
Fragments: a tiny piece of my wip; The NIght Was Not
This is a little bit on my novel in progress, "The Night Was Not." The first bit is just a little context: Kerry Hazard thought he had...
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Martha J Allard
- Jun 4, 2020
- 2 min
One more about mom
This morning, early, I had the best dream. I was at my mom’s house, and she was there too. She had a bunch of stuff for me to take home...
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Martha J Allard
- Jan 23, 2020
- 2 min
Remember that sequel? And a couple of reading recs while you wait.
I know, I know. I promised the sequel to Speak My Name at the beginning of this month. I mean, I wasn't worried. It was half written,...
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Martha J Allard
- Nov 17, 2019
- 3 min
Blog Takeover: Welcome Author Ravyn Crescent!
When the Devil comes knocking, a choice must be made. Ravyn Crescent stopped by to talk about her new novella. Hi Rayven, we can't wait...
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Martha J Allard
- Oct 17, 2019
- 2 min
Building this World
I've released a lot of stuff in the last few months. My short story collection, Psychic Surgery, came out at the beginning of summer, and...
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Martha J Allard
- Sep 30, 2019
- 7 min
Guest Post: Catherine Lundoff
Haunted houses. Vengeful spirits. Wronged women. A glimpse of a grim future and a visit to a terrifying past. Step inside for a taste of nig
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Martha J Allard
- Sep 12, 2019
- 2 min
October is Almost Here!! (and so is my next book)
Before time began, Frank was an Angel who followed his beloved Lucifer into battle. They were defeated, Frank lost his wings and was cast...
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Martha J Allard
- Apr 13, 2019
- 2 min
IT'S NEW BOOK DAY!!
This is a collection of stories about being lost, and being found. They are myths retold through the lens of a new century. Here you’ll...
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Martha J Allard
- Mar 20, 2019
- 3 min
A Winding Tale of Influence
When people asked me, in my former life, to recommend a book, I had two lists in my head. The first were the sure sales, the easy ones....
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