When I am six feet under my grave,
and bugs eat my brain and heart,
they will taste my wasted potential,
the dreams I let go of,
the hobbies I abandoned,
and the hatred I carried for myself.
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The Lakehouse Guests By K.Z. Black
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Andromeda Remembers American novelist. Alice Hoffman. on her birthday.
“I think love is a huge factor in fiction and in real life. Is there a risk? Always. In fiction and in life.”
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The Last One: JFK Returns - Editorial Review
Title: The Last One: JFK Returns
Author: Mary Carruthers
Genre: Urban Fantasy
November 22, 1963: a date that has left an indelible imprint on the minds and hearts of Americans because of the tragic assassination of one of the most beloved presidents in history: John F. Kennedy (JFK).
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Had lunch at IKEA…
We had Swedish meatballs, fish and chips, cake, pie, and smoked salmon. Coffee and juice to wash it down. Circa 18RM per person which is several RM more compared to normal eateries. But the atmosphere at the Swedish cafe is well worth the visit and is one way Dad makes up with Mom over the under the table dealings.
Am finishing up the final 2 sections of chapter 4, Super Derek Underpants. Looks like it will be 2am before I can take my meds and sleep. I have never been to a rock concert before so it’s hard to write that part in. Will try my best. After that, shadowy government powers intervene and that’s all for the night.
Mindspace has been less chaotic today but the Liew witches are still angry over their wasted souls. We talked about true interpretation of scripture and the weird thing that knowing prophecy doesn’t necessarily profit anyone but those for whom it is intended to profit. Like Jesus said, those uninterested in the Kingdom, would remain so despite Him being there before them teaching -the Son of God himself.
My personal belief of the Kingdom -Jesus’ primary message, is that it is unstoppable. It must happen and people who feel that tug every day are those known to Him. People who fight against it are those aligned to Satan and you’d be surprised how many want an eternity without God’s prying into their hearts.
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I awoke to darkness.
I was hungry—starving!—and I was in pain. There was nothing in my world but hunger and pain, no other people, no other time, no other feelings.
-Fledgling by Octavia E Butler, page 1
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My Savior - Chapter 43 - LylaCain - The Walking Dead (TV) [Archive of Our Own]
Chapter 43 is up! Negan takes back control of the Sanctuary. Gabriel learns how important Negan is to the empire he created, and Lilly manages to push through to the end.
*Soft sexy time, not shameless smut, toward the end.
*Fic is only available to AO3 members.
*Negan X Female Original Character.
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Fatal Funds - Get your copy today on Amazon. True story about Ponzi scheme – author’s education on wise investing.
Here’s a Trivia Challenge: “When Financial Planning Turns Fraudulent” 💰🕵️♂️
Each question focuses on famous financial planners or advisers who ran Ponzi schemes or similar frauds. Try answering before revealing the answer!
1️⃣ The Most Infamous Ponzi Scheme
Which former Wall Street investment adviser ran the largest Ponzi scheme in history, defrauding investors of about $65 billion?
Answer: Bernard Madoff (often called Bernie Madoff)
2️⃣ The Origin of the Term
The term “Ponzi scheme” comes from which Italian-born swindler who promised investors profits from postal reply coupons in the 1920s?
Answer: Charles Ponzi
3️⃣ The Texas Billion-Dollar Fraud
Which financier created a fake investment empire through the Stanford Financial Group, promising unusually high returns through certificates of deposit?
Answer: Allen Stanford
4️⃣ The Lawyer Who Ran a Ponzi Scheme
Which Florida attorney used settlement payouts from legal cases to attract investors into a massive Ponzi scheme?
Answer: Scott Rothstein
5️⃣ The Electronics Mogul Fraud
Which Minnesota businessman used his company to convince investors he was financing large electronics purchases for big retailers, but instead ran a Ponzi scheme worth billions?
Answer: Tom Petters
6️⃣ The “Consistent Returns” Red Flag
Many Ponzi schemes promise steady positive returns regardless of market conditions. Which infamous fraudster’s fund claimed unusually stable profits for decades?
Answer: Bernard Madoff
7️⃣ The Caribbean Bank Fraud
Which Ponzi scheme operator operated heavily out of Antigua and was once knighted before his fraud collapsed?
Answer: Allen Stanford
8️⃣ Early 20th Century Promise
How much profit did Charles Ponzi promise investors in 45 days?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 100%
Answer: C — 50% promised by Charles Ponzi
9️⃣ Whistleblower Ignored
Which financial analyst repeatedly warned regulators about Madoff’s fraud years before it collapsed?
Answer: Harry Markopolos
🔟 What Defines a Ponzi Scheme?
A Ponzi scheme typically pays returns to existing investors using:
A. Legitimate trading profits
B. New investors’ money
C. Bank loans
D. Government subsidies
Answer: B — New investors’ money
✅ Score Guide
- 9–10 correct: Fraud Investigator 🕵️♀️
- 6–8 correct: Wall Street Watchdog 📊
- 3–5 correct: Investor-in-Training 💼
- 0–2 correct: Time to review the red flags 🚩
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How Traditional Publishing Helps Authors Get Media Coverage
let’s talk about something the writing community doesn’t discuss enough.
you finished the book. you did the hard, lonely, months-long work of actually writing it. and now everyone’s telling you to just “put it out there” and “build your platform” and “engage with readers.”
but here’s the thing nobody tells you upfront: media coverage — real coverage, the kind that gets your book reviewed in publications and talked about on podcasts — isn’t something you can hustle your way into alone. it’s built on relationships and credibility that take years to establish.
this is genuinely what traditional publishers bring to the table. not just editing. not just a cover and a listing. actual publicists who know which journalist covers which genre, who pick up the phone rather than fire off cold emails, who time your press campaign so everything lands at once instead of scattered across six months.
the authors who come to us after trying to manage their own publicity say the same thing every time. the writing wasn’t the hard part. getting anyone in the media to pay attention without institutional backing — that was the wall.
your book deserves a real shot. 📚
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dear fanfic writers please write is regular and not small i wear glasses and that hurts my eye and its unadjustable😭😭😭 so selfish ik
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I go in between “Why does anyone read what I write?” to “I am a literary genius” too frequently for my frail heart to endure.
