Monthly Archives: September 2007

Hope Solo Bad for the Female Gender and US

Posted on September 29, 2007 by M. B. Weston

It’s not often that a women’s sport takes center stage in the news (unless it includes sparkly spandex leotards and a pair of ice-skates or uneven bars). Every four years, however, the entire world watches as women duke it out … Continue reading →

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Yankees Clinch Playoffs–to the Shock of May’s Sportscasters

Posted on September 27, 2007 by M. B. Weston

And Why That Matters to Writers I would like an honest show of hands. In May, how many of you believed that the Yankees would make the playoffs? I was engrossed in writing Out of the Shadows at the time, … Continue reading →

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A Prophecy Forgotten Making a Splash on Digital Blogs

Posted on September 26, 2007 by M. B. Weston

This is an example of how doing something new can create a bit of buzz over the Internet. My publisher, ArcheBooks Publishing, Inc. decided to use new text to speech technology to create an audio book of A Prophecy Forgotten. … Continue reading →

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On Cutting Your Darlings

Posted on September 26, 2007 by M. B. Weston

I must vent! I’ve been spending the past three days TOTALLY REDOING the first three chapters of the Earth section of Out of the Shadows. On one hand, the changes do a much better job of showing a few things … Continue reading →

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Check Out the SciFan Site!

Posted on September 23, 2007 by M. B. Weston

Hey Science Fiction Fans! I’ve discovered a new website that lists great Science Fiction books, and it just happens to include yours truly, along with A Prophecy Forgotten and The Elysian Chronicles. Because they were so nice to include me, … Continue reading →

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My Three Days at East Naples Middle School

Posted on September 22, 2007 by M. B. Weston

On September 17th-19th, I had the privilege of speaking to the students at East Naples Middle School. To the 8th graders, who had heard me speak last year, I spoke about sensory details, explaining how I tried to get inside … Continue reading →

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Press Release: MB Weston Scheduled as Panelist at Necronomicon Convention in Tampa

Posted on September 22, 2007 by M. B. Weston

Naples Author on Panel at Tampa’s Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Convention October 5-7, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 20, 2007 – Naples, FL) Naples-based author M. B.Weston will be participating as a panelist at the 26th annual Necronomicon Convention. … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Author M.B.Weston Co-Hosting “Open Mic Night” October 2nd at Barnes & Noble – Naples

Posted on September 19, 2007 by M. B. Weston

For Immediate Release (September 19, 2007 – Naples, FL) On Tuesday, October 2nd from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Naples-based author M.B.Weston will share “Open Mic Night” hosting duties with Get Reel’s actress Jillian Windham. This FREE event happens at Barnes … Continue reading →

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Remembering September 11th

Posted on September 11, 2007 by M. B. Weston

When it comes to September 11th, I’m kind of like Forest Gump. “That’s all I have to say about that.” Today, I’m positing an essay that I wrote about September 11th—and how I became a Yankees fan. The two are … Continue reading →

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I Found the End of the Rainbow!

Posted on September 10, 2007 by M. B. Weston

But No Pot of Gold… I’m not joking on this. Today, I actually drove through the end of the rainbow! Most people say it’s not scientifically possible to find the end of the rainbow. These people have never lived in … Continue reading →

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