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Write Volumes is a group of eclectic writers who are passionate about viewing the world through varying perspectives, ideas, and thoughts. Writing is a way to understand, inspire, and transform ourselves and possibly others which we can try to do in volumes-- in the sense of decibels or quantity. Please join us in engaging the world through reading and writing. Together we are and can Write Volumes. Subscribe to our emails at: HTTPS://SUBSTACK.COM/@WRITEVOLUMES

Friday, October 4, 2024

Fall Festivals and Pictures!

Happy October 2024!

It’s been busy not just for Write Volumes but our authors as well. I think it’s important to celebrate, not just our successes, but hard work in general. Regardless of the outcome, hard work is hard and, while we may not see the fruits of our labor as quickly as one hopes, we did the work and that is the main area under our control! (Sometimes it’s the only thing we can control… or is control an illusion?!!)

So, I thought you would enjoy:

· Printer’s Row Festival with Fannie Price and Margot McMahon Pictures
· Annette Cyr’s Art Show and Yale Women Talk Pictures

FESTIVAL PICS

Printers Row is a large outdoor book and writing festival in Chicago which took place first weekend in September. On Saturday Sept. 7, 2024, Write Volumes and a couple Write Volumes authors were in attendance at the Chicago Writers Association table.

Fannie Price and Margot McMahon engaging with readers and other writers while having fun!

You can find Fannie Price’s books here:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Fannie%20Price/author/B002YSQO4M

You can find Margot McMahon’s books here:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Margot-McMahon/author/B0983X68KG

A big THANK YOU to all of those who stopped by. We appreciate your support!

ANNETTE CYR’S ART SHOW

In September 2024 Annette Cyr had an art show at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art. “24 Hours” is a multi-canvas painting. Each canvas is of the same motif, painted a different hour of the day and night, beginning with 1 AM in upper left corner, ending with 12 AM in bottom right.

“24 Hours” becomes a study of awareness and perception, time and change. At its heart, “24 Hours” questions our perceptions. What do we really see before the mind decides what must be there? “The true mystery is reality.” — Annette Cyr

“24 Hours” is an extension of Annette’s "Year of Light" painting series begun in 2020 during Covid times which Annette describes in her Shades of Positively Pandemic short story also called “Year of Light” which was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

You can find Annette Cyr’s story here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098RMFMGR/

You can find Annette Cyr’s website here:

http://annettecyr.com

Thank you for sharing your time with me!

Friday, September 27, 2024

COVER REVEAL AND $.99 PREORDER DEAL

We have been busy preparing anthology #11 for you. Shades of Adventures in Love launches September 30^th, and we have an e-book pre-order deal for you!

As a THANK YOU, the preorder e-book price is $.99 for a limited time.

In October the price will increase to $4.99 so grab your copy today!

Shades of Adventures in Love

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH1XRCYK

What comes first: the adventure or the romance?

4 authors + 4 heart-pounding adventures = Love the Journey

Book your ticket to love with Shades of Adventures In Love and enjoy the ride!

Thanks to @_1cupofjojo_for another stunning cover design! (You’re amazing, Jojo!!!) Check out her website: www.jhoselindominguez.com

WANT TO BE A PART OF OUR REVIEW TEAM?

If you’d like a FREE ebook, we are looking for reviewers – including for this ROMANCE ebook. Let your voice be heard!

· We’re always looking for free honest reviews (Amazon, Goodreads, Bookbub, Instagram, Twitter, social media etc)

· Join the TEAM at the link and download the FREE book TODAY: https://storyoriginapp.com/reviewcopies/792be3fe-7792-11ef-a8cf-5f4b85b36ae1

BANNED BOOK WEEK INFO

· Banned Books Week 2024 runs from September 22 to 28, 2024.

· It is a celebration of our love for the right to read and the liberation found in books. This year’s theme is “Freed Between the Lines.” They are asking people to take action on Let Freedom Read Day, September 28, 2024!

If you’re interested, ideas on what to do if you have 5 minutes or more, can be found on this page: https://bannedbooksweek.org/let-freedom-read-day/

Thank you for sharing your time with me!

Monday, July 1, 2024

You’ve Spoken: 2024 - 2025 Submissions Topics and Deadlines

Happy Summer!

Who says democracy doesn't work? Your votes have been tallied and below are the themes you chose.

FIRST TOPIC:

Anthology submissions due date Aug 25, 2024

Shades of Ghostly Horror

Who’s afraid of some ghosts?

Send us your stories of the corporeally challenged. These stories can involve insubstantial to realistic lifelike person/ animal forms which can haunt a person/ place/ object. Whether they are void of humanity or emotional concepts representing complex psychological experiences, let the spirit move you to relay tales of their exploits. Is there a chill in the air? Or is that simply a group of ghosts? Either way, it should be a phantasmic spooky time. Horror can range from apocalyptical, paranormal, or serial killers. Characters can include paranormal, human, alien etc while time period can be past, contemporary, future or anything in between.

SECOND TOPIC:

Anthology submissions due date January 31, 2025

Shades of Workplace Love

Love takes work so why not find love at work?

Send us your workplace romance short stories! Explore complexities & challenges of finding love in contemporary urban professional settings where the workplace, business, or industry provides an extra layer to interact & develop relationships (from high-pressure/ deadlines/ competition adding tension or relaxed/ casual environment allowing more time) with possible ethical concerns, power imbalances/ dynamics, career advancement, gossip/ rumors, and societal norms impacting the personal life to provide a compelling, relatable story with a satisfying happily ever after (HEA)/ happy for now (HFN) end. Characters can include paranormal, human, alien etc.

PLUS Shades of Adventures in Love is on the way. It will be a summer release so more news will be coming soon.

Now that you know, you can enjoy your summer and look forward to more Write Volumes!

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Love in the New Year & Love your Opinion

Gong hey fat choy! Happy Lunar New Year!

The Year of the Dragon is barely starting, and things have gotten busier.

Our next anthology (#11!) Shades of Adventures in Love is underway with a spring launch date so you can spring into LOVE!

But now it’s up to you to choose our next themes!

Here’s a link to a 2-minute poll for you to tell us what you’d enjoy reading or what you’d like to write.

The poll closes February 25 so Please cast your vote TODAY!

https://form.jotform.com/240167302155144

Click on the link or use the QR code to access the survey.

PUSHCART NOMINATIONS – Part 1:

In time for Valentine’s Day, we’re announcing our Pushcart nominations from Shades of Holiday Love. These were announced on our social sites in December. While all the stories are worth celebrating, these 2 stories take special to the next level.

For the Holiday Love Anthology click HERE

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C9SN6F26

Shades of Holiday Love published in July 2023 Pushcart Nominations:

Pride

by Jen B Wang (1:06)

Do dreams age?

The confidence of youth vs experience/wisdom of maturity