It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.
All morning I’ve been thinking about working out, adding new content to this magazine, creating a list of questions for the upcoming character interviews, designing new products for the CleanWIP store, connecting with new authors, reading a couple dozen emails, and creating a proper business plan. ~ Sigh. ~ I’ve been thinking about these things all morning. I believe I may need to take off the remainder of the day and relax.
Today’s #CleanWIP theme is Sandwich. [More info]
#cleanwip
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) January 14, 2021
Eddie motioned for Alec to stay. “I’m starving. If there’s a sandwich in this barn, I’ll find it myself.” Winking broadly at Grace, she added, “You two take your time.”
“Well that little monkey!” Alec eyed the adorably-pink Grace.https://t.co/XMJFm9YYSM#cleanromance pic.twitter.com/ZaCaB5c0IG
~ Earl Chinnici ~
(excerpt from Maybe You Should Move Those Away From You)
I took several short bike rides during this day to pass some time and to get further away from my cigarettes. During one such ride, I stopped by to visit my parents. Their home is not too far from mine and the view along the way is nice. The private dirt drive that leads to their home separates a hay field from a wooded area. There is not much traffic either.
Mom was watering her garden when I arrived. While visiting, I nibbled on some raw spearmint, peppermint, and rosemary. These edible plants have strong flavors and I got the notion that they might help curb a craving. I filled a plastic sandwich bag with leaves from each of these three herbs. When I returned home, I put my bag of herbs in the refrigerator to help keep them fresh.
Over the next few days, I would sometimes use these herbs as a substitute for smoking. I would crave a cigarette, but I would instead get a pinch of herbs from the bag and slowly chew them. A couple of times, I tried placing the entire pinch of herbs into my mouth between my gums and cheek similar to the way smokeless tobacco (snuff) is used. It was not too awful, but maybe it would have been better to cut the herbs into much smaller pieces.
It is likely that the strong taste of these herbs lessened a few of my cravings over the next few days. Perhaps even more importantly, the presence of this bag of herbs gave me something to consider other than a cigarette when I experienced a craving. Surely, I was able to prolong the time between a few cigarettes by doing this.
The #CleanWIP theme for January 13, 2021 is DUCK. [More info]
#cleanwip
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) January 13, 2021
“Absolutely.” Merry rose and began collecting trash. “Now, who’s going to take rice krispies home with them?”
“Not it!” Grace ducked behind Harmony, who laughed.
Substituting junk food for three squares wouldn’t be a smart move.https://t.co/XMJFm9YYSM#bestfriends pic.twitter.com/jlkvCpbltN
Conservative Mental Health Up 300% After They All Get Banned From Twitter https://t.co/iuktt1ScKA
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) January 12, 2021
All jokes aside, we recently left Facebook and Twitter and we’re very happy about the decision. We hope you’ll join us on MeWe where we intend to focus on improving our social skills.
Public page for readers: https://mewe.com/p/cleanwipmagazine
Private collaboration group: https://mewe.com/join/cleanwip
Friends of the owner: https://mewe.com/i/chinnici
Our #CleanWIP theme for January 12, 2021 is YOUTH. [More info]
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. ~ I Timothy 4:12 ~
~ Cherry Christensen ~
(excerpt from Love’s Full Circle)
“That’s a good sign, huh?”
“Indeed. It means you’re going to be fine. Even if he is the sneaky young man I disliked.”
Kayden gasped as her hand flew to her mouth.
“That’s right. I did some investigating of my own and found out all about Liam from your mom. However, I believe people can change, and it’s foolish to base an opinion of someone on their actions from fifteen years ago. Like I said. Pray about it.”
~ Lea Carter ~
(excerpt from A Country Mile)
The usual suspects were there—the soup kitchen; handmade items by a local artisan; the ad offering firewood ‘cheep.’ She had to squint to read the faded flyer for the summer youth baseball program. And yet, nothing about the annual charity play.
~ Scott R. Rezer ~
(from The Haberdasher’s Wife)
I draw the worn beads of my mother’s rosary through my fingers and shake my head. Too often have I whispered to the long night of my dotage that youth is wasted on those too foolish to appreciate it. Had I bothered to learn anything from those patient friars who sought to discipline me in the faith of my father, perhaps so many things might have turned out differently, not that I regret my life, only the foolish mistakes I made, things I can never undo. But then, the depth of one’s character is measured by the mistakes we make, and the wisdom we learn from them…
~ Earl Chinnici ~
(from a WIP with a female author/mechanic/hero protagonist—book’s title not yet public)
One day while I was working and the bosses were off having lunch, a handsome young man pulled up to one of the open bay doors. I recognized the parking decal in the windshield immediately; we attended the same college. I also recognized a sound coming from his truck indicating the engine wasn’t firing on all eight cylinders. In the engine repair business, we commonly refer to this telltale noise as a “miss” or we’ll say it is “missing on one of the cylinders,” so I didn’t give it a second thought as I welcomed him with a smile and said “Something seems to be missing.”
“Not any more,” he replied with a slow side-to-side shaking of his head as though he had discovered one of the universe’s best-kept secrets. “Not any more.”
The #CleanWIP theme for Monday, January 11, 2020 is MILK. [More info]
~ Lea Carter ~
(excerpt from A Country Mile)
“I’ll get them,” he volunteered. Retrieving the milk, he relocated it to near their place settings. By the time he’d made it back around to what had officially become his place at the island, she’d added bacon, butter, and syrup to the spread.
Growing on MeWe
(Hope you’ll join us.)
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Thank you and announcement by Earl Chinnici.
Whether you are a reader, a writer, or both, I greatly appreciate your interest in CleanWIP Magazine and the #CleanWIP cross-platform hashtag exercise. I have some great plans and as you surely know, great plans don’t always fly. Nonetheless, I’m rolling up my proverbial sleeves and making a few adjustments, determined to push forward with those plans and continue to create fun articles that highlight those who choose to write on the less vulgar and less gory end of the writing spectrum.
I announced in our CleanWIP collaboration group back in November that I was leaving Facebook and Twitter. The move from Facebook was swift and I quickly started networking and reconnecting with authors and readers via MeWe. For various reasons, I have been slower to leave Twitter. One hurdle I’m facing is the Twitter-embedded animated theme announcements. Deleting my account as I did with Facebook will distort every previous article here. But, let’s face it, several years ago Twitter left those who wish to immerse in decency and common courtesy each day. The constant hatred and vulgarities promoted via the manipulated What’s happening section surely can’t be healthy nor can the targeted advertising directly in the feed. Alas. I choose to shift my focus away from all of that to instead focus on the encouraging… the comical… the beautiful… the inspirational… and continue to bring you great content from people who also prefer the clean end of the spectrum.
So, whether you’re a reader, a writer, or both, thank you. If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll join us as we connect and reconnect on MeWe—where I also intend to work much harder on my social skills.
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It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.
There's no #CleanWIP theme on Fridays, but we still publish a fun collaboration. Share relevant news, interesting teases from a WIP or published work, or something else our readers might love. Book, profile, or blog links are also encouraged Fridays. [https://t.co/iCuPzhtLNK] pic.twitter.com/L0Zpq0kOXR
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) January 8, 2021
My Middlegrade fantasy novel is available on audible for free. Makes for a great escape!https://t.co/2Zqt0IXgcb pic.twitter.com/K8PlGh6EbI
— Krista Wagner (@IntentBook04) January 8, 2021
New Amish release, Amish Q&A, Book winners & more – https://t.co/Vhpm3Tl98d pic.twitter.com/oerEunhBZx
— Vannetta Chapman (@VannettaChapman) January 7, 2021
Love, Desire and Betrayal by Margaret Lynette Sharp https://t.co/EwjzBSgCj8 via @amazon #Free #Kindle #ASMSG
— Margaret L. Sharp (@MargaretLynett1) January 8, 2021
#TimeForBlood – Book 3 of #TheBloodSeries has reached the 75K Milestone! WooHoo! On track for an early fall 2020 release! Cover Art Soon! #fantasy Get books 0,1 and 2 here – https://t.co/rM1Qtv0cu1@woodheat @camphalfblood
— Michael Lynes Author (@woodheat) January 8, 2021
The beginning of both books are free to read on https://t.co/3lqc4BJT23 #cleanindiereadshttps://t.co/6wRzNdfMvZ#kindleunlimited https://t.co/7SPAYjw46R pic.twitter.com/BtadZA4Meo
— Dianne Astle/Eliza Broughton (@bendragonborn) January 8, 2021
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Bounce. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a WIP or published book and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaboration for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, January 7, 2020 is BOUNCE. pic.twitter.com/3ibZYg3AKw
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) January 7, 2021
“Alright, well,” Merry nodded at the clock on the wall, “if I don’t get home on time, I’ll miss my appointment with the sandman.”
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) January 7, 2021
“Mmm, the sandman.” Harmony bounced to her feet. “Y’know, he’s never once gotten my order right?”https://t.co/qhnw2pyM9V#cleanwip#CleanRomance pic.twitter.com/A9dWTdNOaG
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Cuddle. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a WIP or published book and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Wednesday, January 6, 2020 is CUDDLE. pic.twitter.com/oPh02wM6Fp
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) January 6, 2021
Cuddle with Jesus Crowned with Thorns
— President Elect Susan Fox 📬parler @testisfidelis (@testisfidelis) January 6, 2021
Poetryhttps://t.co/fLgj7SEUem #SacredHeart #AmWriting pic.twitter.com/ZR1An20XLX
Barney, an aging gray mouser, leapt onto the half wall beside her.
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) January 6, 2021
“You missed my performance.” Picking him up, she cuddled him. “I’ll be appearing here the next two weeks only.” She sighed. “Or, I could pop that doggone balloon.”https://t.co/71XLLbsUVL#cleanwip #CleanRomance pic.twitter.com/gbSt6Bj9z0
Sadie comes to visit when the weather's bad, so my mom doesn't have to walk her in the rain or the cold. She really wants to cuddle up to the BIG dog, but Phoebe…well she doesn't know about this little pip squeak. #labrador #Chihuahua #dogsoftwitter #dogmom pic.twitter.com/tq2oemUxhp
— Vannetta Chapman (@VannettaChapman) January 3, 2021
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Bird. [More info]
tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, January 5: BIRD
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) January 5, 2021
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find writers who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/ODieJbE5rG
Sentient wolves on planet Drako waited to meet the humans foretold by their ancestors. When two-legs dropped from the sky in a giant silver bird, the wolves wonder if these creatures could be intelligent.
— Diane Rapp (@DianeRapp) January 4, 2021
HOWL OF THE WOLF https://t.co/0waikV26Nj #CleanIndieReads #ArtKNB #IARTG pic.twitter.com/9Qs6L6eEr4
A bird sang somewhere in the distance while a chorus of crickets chirped near the garage. She almost relaxed.
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) January 5, 2021
“Thanks for walking me back.” Tyrel smiled. “I have a funny feeling I’d have gotten lost.”
Merry frowned, unsure if he was joking or not.#cleanwip#socialanxiety pic.twitter.com/3KRneD2x6I
~ Earl Chinnici ~
I began writing in a composition book in 2011 as I quit smoking gradually then later published a memoir about the journey. After much consideration, I decided to include in the book the notes I had written, in nearly raw form so as not to leave out something that might help somebody else overcome tobacco cigarette addiction. Reading this short passage from the morning of my third day without a cigarette still makes me feel good—despite the many tragedies that have since occurred. Can you imagine if I had been smoking a cigarette when the tornado destroyed my home around me? It’s strange this moment is the first time that thought crossed my mind.
The sun is just beginning to rise, relatively speaking. It is 6:20 and I feel good, as I sit here on the steps just outside of my front door and enjoy a cup of dark roasted coffee and a symphony of birds and other animals. This just keeps getting better.
Mathew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. #biblequote
— Christian Book Finds (@ChristBookFinds) January 5, 2021
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaboration is Trivia. [More info]
The #CleanWIP theme for Monday, January 4, 2020 is TRIVIA. Use the hashtag in the usual manner from a WIP or published work or use it to share trivia about a sweet or cozy story or its author. We’d love to also see your appropriate and relative links today. pic.twitter.com/H6aQ7wC3Q9
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) January 4, 2021
The January read for our #fantasy #bookclub is Emberhawk by Jamie Foley. Get it here: https://t.co/eHtVPyHlTP and join us on Facebook: https://t.co/ysHKGB7i2E #amreadingfantasy pic.twitter.com/I4StSF1CaX
— FellowshipofFantasy (@FellowofFantasy) January 1, 2021
She was beyond caring about the trivial matter of her appearance. The truth behind the depth of her pain was slowly forcing its way to the forefront.
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) January 4, 2021
She’d be fine.
So long as she continued eating with—& walking & talking & being with…https://t.co/L9FPWCyNMN#cleanwip#fairy pic.twitter.com/bridtbMBIA
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Bang. [More info]
Not much like some good ol’ onomatopoeia to crank up a new year. The #CleanWIP theme for Sunday, January 3, 2021 is BANG!
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) January 3, 2021
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More info at https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB#amReading #amWriting #amPlayingHashtagGames pic.twitter.com/WZe9FC9pkM
Calling all flower lovers…
— Melissa McLaughlin (@MMcLaughlinsong) January 2, 2021
Bringing in the new year with a bang of God’s beauty!
Check this out ⬇️https://t.co/2deJG91D4I
Coming Soon!
* exciting character interviews
* more teases from clean reads, both works-in-progress and published books
* more specialty products (and more nature) in our Zazzle storefront
* more original word search puzzles based on books written by authors who often join in the CleanWIP fun
Tyrel carried her garment bag, which left her with a small black rolling bag that kept banging her in the ankle whenever she turned…
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) January 3, 2021
“I can’t believe I’m doing this,” she grumbled.https://t.co/jg06c4r6wF#cleanwip#ContemporaryRomance #sweetromance#socialanxiety pic.twitter.com/1NAgGU7jmB
It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.
Happy New Year to everyone on the Gregorian. It’s also #CleanWIP Relaxed Friday, however we’re closing especially early today. We look forward to starting this new year off with a BANG on Sunday when we return. Thanks for joining us.
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) January 1, 2021
~https://t.co/cKOQur7vDk
Happy New Year from my corner of the world 😊#HappyNewYear2021 pic.twitter.com/fkMbdjmWhA
— Kylie Key – His Christmas Angel out now (@kykeywrites) January 1, 2021
Happy New Year!!! 🎉🥳 pic.twitter.com/nY4TdCH482
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) January 1, 2021
A lot of bad happened in 2020, but so did a lot of good. So tell me—what’s one of your favorite memories from this year? Mine is graduating with my associate’s degree from my community college.
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) January 1, 2021
My 2021 Goals + Happy New Year! https://t.co/V3KOWBRtBb
— Julia Witmer – A WILTED WILLOW is HERE! (@AuthorJuliaW) January 1, 2021
#CoverReveal Ancient Series first two books Coming 2021 https://t.co/GwBkzQtyob Be sure to sign up for the newsletter to get all the details of how the stories develop! #amwritingfantasy pic.twitter.com/2jCMiW6mox
— Lia London Books (@LiaLondonBooks1) January 1, 2021
Just watched our family’s video montage for the year and now I’m feeling all weepy. This year was hard, but watching this video reminded me that our family had lots of fun together too. Going into 2021 focused on God’s provision. Happy New Year! #HAPPYNEWYEAR
— Heather Miekstyn (@heathermiekstyn) January 1, 2021
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
— SweetTaleBooks ❤ (@SweetTaleBooks) January 1, 2021
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All books under $3! #Sweet #CleanReads #FeaturedBooks Friday 01/01/2021 pic.twitter.com/PLn98MjYl6
Today’s bubbly little #CleanWIP collaboration is Champagne. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, December 31, 2020 is CHAMPAGNE. pic.twitter.com/vaQmzVgK1b
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 31, 2020
In 2021, we plan to
— D. Art and Kay McKinney (@dartkaymckinney) December 31, 2020
-publish the sixth (and final!) Mage Saga book
-publish at least one other book
-write (draft) 500,000 words
-revamp our author website
-start a newsletter (yes, we're a bit behind on this one🙂)
Here we go!#writing #goals #WritingCommunity
While I hope that 2021 is better than what has just passed, we need to remember that the New Year is just a construct created by humanity to divide time into manageable chunks, based on the planet’s journey around its star. In real terms it has no more significance than that.
— Robert Cubitt Author (@robert_cubitt) December 31, 2020
Yay for New Year’s Eve!! Tomorrow’s a new wonderful year!
— SweetTaleBooks ❤ (@SweetTaleBooks) December 31, 2020
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All books under $3! #Sweet #CleanReads #FeaturedBooks Thursday 12/31/2020 pic.twitter.com/sCj4me76Fc
May this new year bring health and healing to everyone everywhere. #HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/wo8Go3nqoO
— Sandra Boynton (@SandyBoynton) December 31, 2020
Happy New Year’s Eve! Be safe out there! pic.twitter.com/ZtsZcw2joL
— Lisa M. Prysock (@LPrysock) December 31, 2020
January 2021 New Releases https://t.co/OfjuoztupO
— Bethany House Publishers (@bethany_house) December 31, 2020
Let’s bring in the New Year together‼️🥳 I’ll be doing an Author Takeover today @ 4pm EST. Fabulous new graphics‼️ GAMES & a GIVEAWAY‼️ 🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR‼️🥳🎉🎊https://t.co/pyrVXKDiKl 🔗#writingcommunity #avidreaders #bookworms #facebookparty #Novel #author #facebooktakeover pic.twitter.com/ib5xcIohD0
— @Maria_T_Henriksen_author (@MariatHenriksen) December 31, 2020
PLAYING WITH POISON – End the year on a happy note!! #Cheers! #CozyMystery #humor #chicklit #romance #cats #bookseries #bookplug #99cents or #FREE with #KindleUnlimited https://t.co/y7kvasp3Qq pic.twitter.com/bKmIHhkylM
— Cindy Blackburn (@cbmysteries) December 31, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP collaboration is Ponder. [More info]
tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Wednesday, December 30, 2020 is PONDER.
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 30, 2020
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find writers who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version yet: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amWriting pic.twitter.com/H7qquQF6qu
#cleanwip
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) December 30, 2020
“Are you saying that was a crumby kiss?” she teased.
“Well now, that depends. Are you offering to replace it?”
A profound silence descended after that as they each privately pondered the idea.https://t.co/g8QkOl1pw1 pic.twitter.com/eALmlpJ1aN
Suggestions needed for a grumpy, chunky calico cat’s name, probably a girl, but will consider boy names. For current manuscript. Thank you so much in advance. pic.twitter.com/xbD8fAozUP
— Lisa M. Prysock (@LPrysock) December 29, 2020
Let’s get ready for a great 2021! Some mindful strategies to consider. https://t.co/PVg5BNKkvT pic.twitter.com/gmk7CCgVsJ
— megandimaria (@megandimaria) December 29, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Undone. [More info]
The #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, December 29, 2020 is UNDONE and many are reflecting on last year’s resolutions. There may still be time. pic.twitter.com/uCJTRf0xRu
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 29, 2020
#cleanwip
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) December 29, 2020
“Showoff. Grumbling, she stuffed the rest of her peanut butter toast in her mouth and chewed furiously while she double-checked her bag.“Sure would be nice to know what we’re doing.” Her shoe came undone and she stopped with a groan to retie it.https://t.co/g8QkOlj0UB pic.twitter.com/HaugMMVzcF
Hot New Release!
— Dianne Harman (@DianneDHarman) December 27, 2020
Like social proof before you buy or borrow?
Murdered Mayor, 13th in the High Desert #CozyMystery Series
Has an orange bestselling banner!
Might want to see why! Wife? Ex-wives?#dogs #KindleUnlimitedhttps://t.co/E49lXhElSm pic.twitter.com/xGzrbqRGiS
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Allegiance. [More info]
tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Monday, December 28, 2020 is ALLEGIANCE.
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 28, 2020
Long version: We're playing hashtag games to find writers who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version yet: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB pic.twitter.com/vEofVXm9Dq
He searched for Sofia for ten years. He wasn't particularly interested in finding her–he didn’t really care if she fell off the face of the earth. Loyalty was everything. But his boy… #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) December 28, 2020
The division you are witnessing in the US has much more to do with one woman than with two men.
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) November 10, 2020
—https://t.co/2X4rbfzCTo
—#poetry #poem #USElection #USA pic.twitter.com/LLUfD7oq4U
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Snowflake. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Sunday, December 27, 2020 is SNOWFLAKE. pic.twitter.com/bVkKvAUPLt
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 27, 2020
With a cup of coffee in hand, Jerome watched out the window as snowflakes fell.
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) December 27, 2020
Beverly came in with hot biscuits covered in Raspberry Jam. She said, “Are you cold, darling?”
“No, I’m fine, dear.”
They knew his life’s journey would end soon. True love sheds no tears. #CleanWip
Snowy morning beauty. God’s paintbrush covers the land one tiny snowflake after another. pic.twitter.com/2jGGomtSaK
— Melissa McLaughlin (@MMcLaughlinsong) December 18, 2020
#cleanwip
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) December 27, 2020
“Do you get Christmas off?” she asked, watching tiny snowflakes sparkle.
“Not this year.” He shrugged. “You?”
“Officially, yes. Unofficially…”
“You’re always on call?” They chuckled.
“What’re you doing Christmas Eve?”https://t.co/g8QkOlj0UB pic.twitter.com/S0e25MSq8G
Since so many had a longer than usual weekend, we don’t want to confuse readers. December 27 is Sunday. Now that we have that settled, we think you’ll enjoy this beautiful poem, recently posted (on a Monday) by a writer we follow.
We didn’t know it but
— Erin (@once_darkness) December 7, 2020
We were rich
Snowflakes frosting our hair like diamonds
Holding court in the frozen air,
An endless kingdom
Before our eyes
Daylight ours and night ours too
You were by my side and I had everything#MondayFic
It’s Friday and Christmas Day! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.
A Message of Hope: Clean Fantasy Authors D. Art and Kay McKinney Release Fifth Book in Series on December 26, 2020.
Hope Never Lost, the fifth book in the Mage Saga series, continues the story of Achron Windslo, the white mage once thrust outside of time, now tasked with rebuilding a nation from nearly nothing. Can the growing population of mages in Empleheim find a place in a world that will not understand their very existence and fears the power they possess? And beyond just the wary eyes of their neighbors, the last of the great mages speaks of a far greater danger, one that threatens more than just their world. The quiescent powers in Achron’s family may well prove to be the hope everyone needs.
Building on a series dedicated to exploring the themes of family and virtue, Hope Never Lost presents an adventure that is both clean and exciting, didactic and enjoyable. The Mage Saga is a sweeping fantasy tale of action, surprise, humor, and courage.
It was a scary Christmas Eve here. A tornado destroyed at least one nearby home & the storm made a mess of the area causing a widespread power and Internet outage. We were down most of the evening through midnight. Thankful for this—and for each—day. #MerryChristmas #MuchLove pic.twitter.com/viFoaHFNLO
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas! https://t.co/mqHEcCkJ6A
— Suzanne G. Rogers (@suzannegrogers) December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night! pic.twitter.com/fhpdhzQryi
— Dawn Marie Beauchamp (@DawnMarieBeauc1) December 25, 2020
Merry Dragonmas! Time to meet Santaclaws, the mighty dragon who saved Humankind from a terrible fate. New book release!https://t.co/2LFRSEmi5P#KU #Christmas #DragonsBite #dragonrider#dragondesign#dragoness#dragonage#dragontamer#drgonrider
— Marc: Call me Dragon (@marcauthor) December 25, 2020
“Reunited at Christmas is the perfect title for this tale. You might be able to guess what the outcome might be watch-out for an unexpected twist"
— Debra Ullrick (@DebraUllrick) December 25, 2020
🎄 ☃ ♥ REUNITED AT CHRISTMAS🎄
🎄 ♥ ONLY 99 CENTS ♥ 🎄https://t.co/AhY7ni3IAr#Christmas #Holidayromance #CR4U #cowboyromance pic.twitter.com/sD54Likfix
From me and mine to you and yours. We wish you a very, merry Christmas. pic.twitter.com/Sq71N0SIiZ
— Steve Mathisen (@MathisenSteve) December 25, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaboration is Mistletoe. [More info]
Color me optimistic. The #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, December 24, 2020 is MISTLETOE. Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaboration for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. pic.twitter.com/ZfrreIMJOy
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 24, 2020
Ellie took a sip of June’s delicious punch and sighed happily. The party was a hit so far—guests were dancing to Christmas classics, kissing under the mistletoe, and posing for photos in front of June’s giant Christmas tree. #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) December 24, 2020
@ElizabethMaddre has a ton of great books, and this one’s on my fave #christmasbooks list. https://t.co/MVlMWEIE6Q #christfic #readingcommunity #ku #ad #ccr #inspyromance #mistletoe
— Jaycee Weaver (@WeaverJaycee) December 14, 2020
If you’re seeking escapism (I know I was when I wrote it!)
— Louise Marley (@LouiseMarley) December 24, 2020
this is just 99p or #free with #KindleUnlimited
Join Beth, Nick, a grumpy cat named Mistletoe AND a film crew for a family Christmas with a difference…https://t.co/5rg7fUgVv0 #romance #romcom #Christmas #ku pic.twitter.com/4IV4jysRIp
CleanWIP Magazine works closely with authors, poets, photographers, musicians, and other artists to bring content readers enjoy. https://t.co/GvGiJiGJK2 We host the #CleanWIP hashtag game, design sweet products, and so much more. #amreading #amwriting #ampublishing pic.twitter.com/ViU8dExotN
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) October 23, 2019
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaboration is Movie. [More info]
The #CleanWIP theme for Wednesday, December 23, 2020 is MOVIE. In addition to relevant lines from a clean WIP or published work, we’d love to hear about your favorite movie. https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting #amWatchingMovies pic.twitter.com/3cSS3Dqibm
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 23, 2020
Preorder today-read it Saturday
— Dianne Harman (@DianneDHarman) December 20, 2020
The famous cowboy movie star had become the dearly beloved mayor of Palm Springs
Too bad he was murdered
Was it greed? Politics? Son? Stepdaughter?
Ex-wives? Trophy wife? Desert Bird Society? #dogs #cozymystery #recipes https://t.co/E49lXhElSm pic.twitter.com/ytxd7C7iTI
“I don’t . . . hate it. It’s just ugly, and puffy, and orange, and it has no sleeves. What use is a jacket with no sleeves?”
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) December 23, 2020
“It’s the one he circled in the catalog. The one the character wore in that movie he liked so much. Back in Time, is it?”
“Back to the Future.” #CleanWIP
12 Books for People Who Love Hallmark Holiday Movies https://t.co/fzYG5yo8tb via @Girl_Who_Reads pic.twitter.com/StEEBGY3Xx
— N.N. Light: Literary Promoter | Editor | Reviewer (@NNP_W_Light) December 19, 2020
Do you think there are any movies/TV shows based on books that are actually better than the book is? If so, which ones?#bookworm #booklover #readers
— Teyla Rachel Branton (@TeylaBranton) December 19, 2020
Want to feel old? Fun fact: Most students still in high school were born ~after~ the movie The Matrix was released. And… If you had kids when the Schwarzenegger movie The Terminator was released, they’re over 32 years old now. Makes me feel old. What about you?
— Ralph Nelson Willett (@NorthernOvation) December 19, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Exchange. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, December 22, 2020 is EXCHANGE. pic.twitter.com/b6ckEgBYwk
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 22, 2020
New release! Yuletide at Moonglow, a Moonglow Christmas novella! “Reminds us all of the magic of Christmas” Bonus: 20+ cookie exchange recipes! https://t.co/wHhVwasGwG pic.twitter.com/x1iJGzKdTJ
— Deborah Garner (@PaigeandJake) December 20, 2020
Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? Every Granny Pact book is on sale for $.99 from now until the 26th, including the 80s novella! Merry Christmas! 😀♥️ https://t.co/Q9Pnkk4CTN #booksale #99cent #romcom #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) December 22, 2020
When we choose to sit at Jesus’ feet every day during the holiday season, we can trade our overwhelm for God’s peace. #peace #holidays Read more here: https://t.co/nAZLAYu3pt via @SarahGeringer pic.twitter.com/Zwe2aibNhm
— Sarah Geringer (@SarahGeringer) December 20, 2020
First Guy: I got this bottle of wine for my mother in-law.
— Ralph Nelson Willett (@NorthernOvation) December 3, 2020
Second Guy: I know your mother in-law. What a great trade!
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Winter. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Monday, December 21, 2020 is WINTER. pic.twitter.com/Lh1tdNGUy7
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 21, 2020
One minute crawled after the other, and eventually William came poking his sooty little face into the mess to complain that the orphanage he’d been dragged to was as cold as tinned winter. Tinned winter—the prison. It had been cold. Shivering, icy, morally, cold.#CleanWIP
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) December 21, 2020
A cold wind blew across the plains. A stranger drifted into Diablo. One look at him and you saw trouble. He holed up in the hotel, spending the #winter alone. One night he walked into the saloon and downed a few. He was gone at sun up, as was all the money in the bank. #vss365
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) December 21, 2020
Not quite abbey road on my run lol but was nice to see sun beams on this first day of Winter ☀️🌟✨ pic.twitter.com/bSq42N7Uxp
— Sue🌟 (@upton_5) December 21, 2020
Review
— Maxine Sylvester (@flyingronaldo) December 20, 2020
“First of all, I have to say I really loved this book! It’s a perfect winter wonderland setting, and full of Santa’s reindeer – plus Ronny – who is the hero of the story, and rightfully so! I loved that we got to meet Rudolph,…”https://t.co/Yf10BhQORn #mglit #kidlit pic.twitter.com/eCossYHYeH
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Carol. [More info]
tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Sunday, December 20, 2020: CAROL
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 20, 2020
Long version: Let’s show off your clean Christmas stories, whether they’re works-in-progress or published books. Appropriate blog or purchase links are great too. #amReading #amBlogging #amWriting #amPublishing pic.twitter.com/wF8fZ4sa1Y
On December 19, 1843: ‘A Christmas Carol’ is published in Britain https://t.co/GFMkQ1MF4p
— Steve Mathisen (@MathisenSteve) December 19, 2020
All the gifts had been opened, and the cinnamon roll breakfast had been eaten. The tree lights shone, and the baubles and tinsel sparkled in the morning light. Christmas carols played softly on the stereo. #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) December 21, 2020
#HappyHolidays #FREE today 12/20! Start this time-bending journey that takes you back to the American Civil War. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐘 https://t.co/HtZW4rwgYR #scifi #histfic #timetravel #mystery #history #romance #adventure #victorian #mustread #ebooks #deals
— Barbara Best (@BarbaraBestBook) December 20, 2020
Rescue us now from our den of iniquity. A sad, sweet carol sang daily by the confused. The pleasures of this world are few, but we enjoy them all. Yes, pay the Piper and suffer the cost. Led into temptation and enslaved, sing on my brother, join our delusion of harmony. #CleanWip
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) December 20, 2020
As much as I love A Christmas Carol, the last sentence in this paragraph is one of the most disconcerting lines in literature. 😅 pic.twitter.com/dmoSQL77Lj
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) December 7, 2020
It’s that time of year… what’s your favorite Christmas carol?#MeetupMonday #community #icebreaker #conversationstarter #winter #Christmas #tistheseason #Christmascarols pic.twitter.com/QZE9n0EwgS
— Shaen Layle (@shaenlayle) December 7, 2020
Where do writer’s get the ideas for their stories? Find out how I created Livy and Gabe today at @KarenLMalley‘s blog: https://t.co/TuF4t47RrH @PelicanBookGrp #amreading #amreadingromance #Christmas #NewRelease #MustRead #sweetromance #Kindle #Novella #Christfic #99cents pic.twitter.com/8qOpoCNeO8
— Carol James (@CarolJamesAuth) December 15, 2020
It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.
There’s no #CleanWIP theme on Fridays, but we still publish a fun collaboration. Share relevant news, interesting teases from a WIP or published work, or something else our readers might love. Book, profile, or blog links are also encouraged Fridays. [https://t.co/iCuPzhtLNK]
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 18, 2020
Reconnecting on MeWe
We recently left Facebook and headed to MeWe where we reopened the official CleanWIP collaboration group as well as a public magazine MeWe page to mingle with both readers and authors who like to keep things clean. We’re revisiting Special Edition articles to help readers of MeWe get to know the magazine and the authors who often contribute. This past week, we reconnected with Daphne Self, a long time member of American Christian Fiction Writers. We do hope you’ll join us over on MeWe if you haven’t already, but only after you check out this fun book trailer of Daphne’s Alabama Days.
Looking for a series to read this weekend? Check out the Swordflower Saga! Free on #KindleUnlimited. Thanks to @byMorganWright for the animations! #Kindle #fantasybooks #selfpromosaturday pic.twitter.com/zTI0Ng333N
— M. B. Aznoe (@mbaznoe) October 24, 2020
My newest release, only 99 cents. Moving home with her inlaws might just be the biggest blessing this Christmas. A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
— Suzanne D. Williams, Author (@SDWAuthor) December 14, 2020
At Amazon https://t.co/KKYbTBbJg9
Or Books2Read (epub) https://t.co/U4PavA8cFS pic.twitter.com/41tl3ITcZE
Liam and Zoe reunite in this sweet story of encouragement. Audio and KU FREE or 99 cents https://t.co/On9O59Xo29 #PelicanBookGrp #ChristFic #Extravaganza
— LoRee Peery (@LoreePeery) December 16, 2020
The presents were wrapped. The stockings were stuffed. But I was exhausted. Physically and emotionally spent before Jesus’s birthday celebration…
— Sarah Geringer (@SarahGeringer) December 18, 2020
Encouragement for you here: https://t.co/Fjv4w0Sqb8 via @SarahGeringer #stressmanagement #Christmas2020 pic.twitter.com/bx9t1Jn5Ml
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Fly. [More info]
tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, December 17, 2020: FLY
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 17, 2020
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find writers who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/tZgbR7mgul
There are times when I’d love to be able to shape shift into a dragon. It would be great to breathe fire and fly high.#IAN1 https://t.co/Yst075AYpJ https://t.co/7SPAYjw46R pic.twitter.com/rdV33YVjYf
— Dianne Astle/Eliza Broughton (@bendragonborn) December 16, 2020
Fly higher, to the stars – embark on a dragon adventure like no other.https://t.co/l2oAPDbotj#dragons #imagination #fantasyart #dragonrider #SFF #starbound pic.twitter.com/lFLqWMrXiv
— Marc: Call me Dragon (@marcauthor) December 12, 2020
Telepathic wolves, dragons, beautiful girls, troubled sons, and an evil tyrant. As missiles fly toward the planet, green teenagers must master forbidden technology to save Drako.
— Diane Rapp (@DianeRapp) December 16, 2020
DRAGON DEFENSE https://t.co/acKfA92bnn #CleanIndieReads #ArtKNB #IARTG pic.twitter.com/aqZ6M2YuDw
Q: What do you call a bird that’s afraid to fly?
— Ralph Nelson Willett (@NorthernOvation) December 11, 2020
A: Chicken.#dadjokes
We have exciting new themes, fresh off the #CleanWIP theme truck!
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 17, 2020
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Thursday, December 24: MISTLETOE
Wednesday, December 23: MOVIE
Tuesday, December 22: EXCHANGE
Monday, December 21: WINTER
Sunday, December 20, 2020: CAROL
~ https://t.co/cKOQurp6uS
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Mend. [More info]
Photo courtesy of Erzetich Audio and Design
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Wednesday, December 16, 2020 is MEND. pic.twitter.com/MhHvgRkCSy
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 16, 2020
Rose looked aside. “I can’t fix the past, and I have no right to ask your forgiveness. But if I could make it right, I would.”
— Maddie Evans (@TheMaddieEvans) December 16, 2020
-from Faking the Harmony#CleanWIP #MEND pic.twitter.com/HpMy3hmvgR
Blair rubbed her tingling fingers together, thinking back to how he’d helped her to the bench. He was just being friendly. Right?
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) December 17, 2020
“If you’re up to it,” he amended, mistaking her hand movement… He’d already forgotten her ‘invisible’ condition…#cleanWIP
~ Earl Chinnici ~
Thanks for your interest in this magazine and the creative people who often join in the CleanWIP fun. I founded CleanWIP Magazine in 2019, but I’ve been in the business of repairing Windows-based computers for more than fifteen years now. I only started writing in any serious fashion in 2011 as I quit smoking Tobacco Cigarettes gradually. That’s what they call that product anyway; it was stamped across the front of nearly every pack. The reality of what’s in most cigarettes won’t easily fit on the label, but I’ll return to the point at hand. I eventually published a memoir about my journey to quit smoking and become an author and today I share from my debut book a short tidbit about mending my home.
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I became obsessed with removing the “nicotine yellow” from my home. If there was a film of cigarette residue coating something that I could do without, and I was unable to wipe it clean or run it through the washing machine a few times, it was history. Off to the curb it went where it patiently waited for a prepaid ride to the county landfill. I even tossed a few things I could have easily wiped clean, simply because they were almond in color and that color reminded me all too well of the nicotine. To the extent possible, I wanted to repair the damage I had caused to the interior of my home and remove all of the signs of my severe addiction to cigarettes. I did not need these things to ensure I would never forget how horrific this addiction was for me. There were plenty of other handy reminders.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor, not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer…
— Caitlin M. Smith (@caitsmithwriter) December 16, 2020
Romans 12:10-12
Today’s #CleanWIP collaboration is Tea. [More info]
tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, December 15, 2020 is TEA
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 15, 2020
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find writers who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/F8nDl3KJnj
He contemplated the strangeness of it as he sipped the hot beverage. Keena joined him with her own tea. They were talking idly, but Achron knew they had the same unspoken thought going through their heads.#fantasy #CleanWIP (tea) #InternationalTeaDay
— D. Art and Kay McKinney (@dartkaymckinney) December 15, 2020
Sorry, I couldn’t decide on anything that would fit in a tweet. 😅 #CleanWIP
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) December 15, 2020
Theme: Tea pic.twitter.com/cNpirJRdUW
I’m sharing ideas for “book pairings” (gifts that you can give along with a book as a Christmas present) on the blog today! https://t.co/B18OHNqUpx So many things go wonderfully with books. Tea, chocolate, cocoa, pillows, and more. #Bookworm #giftideas2020 pic.twitter.com/yC19n61SgO
— Becky Wade (@beckywadewriter) December 11, 2020
I keep feeling like I need to have everything done this week. But Christmas is not until NEXT Friday. So maybe we could relax and bake cookies with no work or school on the calendar next week. I like this plan.
— Dawn Marie Beauchamp (@DawnMarieBeauc1) December 15, 2020
Did anyone else know it’s International Tea day today? pic.twitter.com/5Dw17KHx6i
— Sarah J Maxwell (@sarah_j_maxwell) December 15, 2020
Kintrye took a sip of his drink and grimaced. It was lukewarm, and there was nothing he hated more than tepid tea. #cleanwip #wip #amwritingfantasy
— M. B. Aznoe (@mbaznoe) December 15, 2020
Found this in a pile of “How To” lists the kids inexplicably decided to create. (Also in the series: “How to Be a Ninja.”) pic.twitter.com/o04Pcr0bB4
— Melissa Bowers (@MelissaBowers_) December 15, 2020
Kindness is more than deeds.
— Novelicious (@noveliciouss) December 15, 2020
It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch.
It is anything that lifts another person.#Plato#writing pic.twitter.com/BX3bw3hiUo
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Energy. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Monday, December 14: ENERGY pic.twitter.com/mKKCKuoqCa
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 14, 2020
“That would be absolutely fabulous,” Blair meant it, too, “but I think Erin would rather you saved your energy for your date tonight.” …she had a sneaking suspicion that her brother planned to ask Erin to marry him before Christmas.#CleanWIP
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) December 15, 2020
Sometimes my characters follow the plot just fine.
— A.R. Geiger (@AR_Geiger) December 14, 2020
Sometimes my MC is chasing butterflies, the antagonist is throwing eggs at my windows, and the antihero and his best friend are arguing over the benefits of adding chokecherries to their moonshine.#AmWriting #WritingProblems
He bowed his head. Tired. That was the word. He was tired. He didn’t have the energy left to feel disappointed, angry, or sad. #CleanWIP
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) December 15, 2020
Theme: Energy
If your heart is at peace as the Christmas season begins, your body will have the strength, energy, and peace to move forward through the chaos. #christmaspeace #encouragement Read more here: https://t.co/2r8ihEJymd via @SarahGeringer pic.twitter.com/McQOjUydde
— Sarah Geringer (@SarahGeringer) December 14, 2020
So pretty, but we did lose a tree. pic.twitter.com/kFfLFmv31V
— LoRee Peery (@LoreePeery) December 14, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Harmony. [More info]
tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Sunday, December 13, 2020 is HARMONY.
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 13, 2020
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find writers who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Even longer: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/RVA6jUv4I1
Rain gives us nice shades of green. Happy Sunday. ☔️💚 pic.twitter.com/PpEnopeZMc
— Sharon Welby (@sharonspictures) December 13, 2020
He felt a change coming over him, and his spirits were rising. It is what so many people have that he’d lost, that peaceful easy feeling. Staring at the ocean, Gimpy found himself in harmony with the world, reviving an empty soul that couldn’t have survived much longer. #CleanWip
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) December 13, 2020
I’ve been forcing myself not to start on my new project until January.
— Julia Witmer – A WILTED WILLOW is HERE! (@AuthorJuliaW) December 12, 2020
…..but that just means I can write a bunch of short stories, right???#WritingCommunity #writerslife
Harmony doesn’t believe in love at first sight. But Grant is a very nice sight, there’s no denying that!#cleanromance #holidayromance #weekendreads #cleanbooks#sweetromance #contemporaryromance #billionaireromance reversal pic.twitter.com/kMBnKqgI4C
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) December 5, 2020
It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.
If you market books as CLEAN and there’s something you’d like to share with readers (new release announcement, fun blog post, free book deal, pet koala pic…) just mark one relevant tweet with #CleanWIP on any Friday to help us find your great content. https://t.co/iCuPzhtLNK pic.twitter.com/xA2o4QMFoH
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 11, 2020
Here’s a List of All the Virtual Tours You Can Take Right Now—for Free! https://t.co/nDmmXF7l5z
— Krysten Lindsay Hager (@KrystenLindsay) December 11, 2020
🏆 Awards
— Nadine C. Keels (@nadinekeels) December 11, 2020
📄 Mini Reviews
📚 Free Reads
📕 Giveaway
2020’s Noteworthy Reads are up at Prismatic Prospects! Check out some great books and pick up the freebies. Giveaway ends Dec. 11th!
➡️ https://t.co/TTxRSdQ7tF
📚 📖 🕊️ 💖 🎁#Books #Fiction #ChristFic #BookLovers #Giveaway pic.twitter.com/bHFHJc8chk
On the longest night of this trying year, there will be light! And not just any light–the Bethlehem Star will be visible. How cool is this? https://t.co/3jUTrxkn79
— Jenny Hale (@jhaleauthor) December 11, 2020
Win prizes! #amazongiftcardgiveaway Read an excerpt from CLEAR AS ICE, which is on sale for #99cents or #FREEwithKU. Want to know one of the Marzec Family Christmas Traditions? Click on the link. https://t.co/dChr8sTGz5 #PelicanBookGrp #Christmas #ChristianRomance
— Penelope Marzec (@penelopemarzec) December 11, 2020
Adina came to D.C. to find excitement – not a dead body. A captivating series for #cozymystery lovers and fans of clean reads.
— C. Salem (@CSalem11) December 10, 2020
https://t.co/F7nRzSaOCW #kindleunlimited pic.twitter.com/g03V8iXQpi
Cookies for breakfast 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪 pic.twitter.com/0QwuoDg3r0
— Teri Wilson is bringing the charm this Christmas ✨ (@TeriWilsonauthr) December 11, 2020
Santaclaws is a DRAGON!https://t.co/wF9y657jW5#CleanWIP #dragons
— Marc: Call me Dragon (@marcauthor) December 11, 2020
Blogging Challenge Day #11: “What is your favorite Christmas tradition?” Be sure to visit my blog post to find my answer. And feel free to answer the prompt here or over on my blog! https://t.co/qMAR7d3mOH
— Ruth Hill (@ruthhill74) December 11, 2020
LOVE FROM A to Z is #FREE December 10-11. #SweetRomance with holidays, heartaches, and hope that love conquers all!#CleanIndieReadshttps://t.co/5D0mvtjIZo pic.twitter.com/GeJJdUwptf
— Lia London Books (@LiaLondonBooks1) December 10, 2020
Friday #Sales plus the First 2 #Books are #Free Including Blessing on the Run by Alana Terry https://t.co/I8FUfatygX #christian pic.twitter.com/zMAJlCW4sZ
— Christian Book Finds (@ChristBookFinds) December 11, 2020
‘The quest had begun.’ The Star Realm: https://t.co/l14FXBWM7R #FREE pic.twitter.com/nmpGQGNYPM #epic #fantasy #adventure
— Julie E Powell (pen) (@starjewelz) December 11, 2020
IMAGINE THAT: THE MAGIC OF THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS
— George Yuhasz (@GeorgeYuhasz) November 24, 2020
AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN’S BOOK-A GREAT GIFT
HEART-WARMING INSPIRATIONAL UPLIFTINGhttps://t.co/4j8WspepDD
SIGNED INSCRIBED COPIES PLEASE DM @GeorgeYuhasz #giftideas #holidaygifts #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #bookboost #IARTG pic.twitter.com/low5HDp6Ay
Here's a word search puzzle of book titles. How quickly can you #find all twenty-six? https://t.co/peOBeGLgQf #WordPuzzle #WordSearch #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/oTbKMwIPmH
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) January 16, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Candle. [More info]
The beginning of Chanukah (Hanukkah) inspired today’s theme. Here’s an interesting article about Chanukah for those who would like to better understand.
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, December 10, 2020 is CANDLE. pic.twitter.com/5KC7mSFRe3
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 10, 2020
It’s that time again and I’m so blessed to be home to enjoy it and have chemo and radiation behind me. I don’t know about y’all but that duck looks straight out of Florida. Lol. Decorating done, lights hung in windows, dreidels filled, Happy Chanukah ! G-d bless & keep you! pic.twitter.com/Ejc9gKAZlu
— A.M.Lewis (@cretedeepsea) December 9, 2020
~ Earl Chinnici ~
Here’s a peek deep inside my debut book, Maybe You Should Move Those Away From You, that I began writing as I quit smoking gradually. Trying to make my home—that I had erroneously expected would last my lifetime—smell normal was an enormous undertaking.
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In addition to my obsession about removing the cigarette residue from my home, I also put forth much effort to improve the odor of my surroundings. The fresh paint helped diminish the smell of smoke, but it was not exactly the pleasant “new home” smell I had in mind. I used a little bit of incense, candles, sticky air fresheners, and also the type of air fresheners that you plug into a wall outlet. All of these helped considerably.
One of my favorite forms of smell modification was the gelatinous air fresheners. These seemed to work best of everything I tried. Once I found out about the truly amazing power of these cone-shaped gelatinous wonders of the world, I purchased dozens of the raspberry scented ones and then placed them strategically throughout my home. I placed two in the living room, three in the master bedroom, one on the kitchen table with two others nearby, two in the bathroom, and two in my office. My home may have qualified as the raspberry capital of the southern states.
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Weary. [More info]
Prince of Peace,
— Sarah Geringer (@SarahGeringer) December 9, 2020
Your joy rises like a spring
of life-giving water
on these weary winter mornings.
Read the full prayer here: https://t.co/QIfwTq5TIa via @SarahGeringer #joy #prayer #christmas pic.twitter.com/SPfqbuaGnx
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Pretend. [More info]
tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, December 8: PRETEND
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 8, 2020
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find writers who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/8k8PHXBEyA
But today I don’t walk past and pretend to hear nothing. This time, the trees yell. I look around to see if anyone else hears it, but, as always, they pass me without even noticing that I’m there.#CleanWIP theme: pretend
— Susannah Metzler (@sm_metzler) December 8, 2020
Sam watched him curiously, proving to be a very unhelpful human sign-post, and within moments Prissy appeared behind him looking like the figurehead on the ship of ill-will. Timothy pretended to sniff the flowers.#CleanWIP
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) December 8, 2020
Pretend
No one would #pretend in the sweet hour of prayer as freedom lay trapped in an old wooden cross. By faith, their prayers turned into sap. It began to ooze from the cross, mingling with the blood of innocence. What began as a trickle grew into a river of liberty for all. #CleanWip
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) December 8, 2020
Coryn is vacuuming while wearing her #AmongUs hat.
— H. L. Burke (@hlburkewriter) December 4, 2020
I come up behind her and pretend to stab her.
Coryn: Why?
Me: You were doing your tasks. I'm the imposter.
Coryn: I need a mom with a better sense of humor.
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Harbor. [More info]
Photo by Peggy Choucair
Use our favorite hashtag with on-theme lines from a WIP or published book today and your tweet might be included in our https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article. December 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and we’ve chosen HARBOR as today’s #CleanWIP theme. pic.twitter.com/lwvjRnFL98
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 7, 2020
Beautiful sunset over the Nassau from a Harbor Cruise – spectacular! pic.twitter.com/W1EgN8bBkM
— Christa Nardi (@ChristaN7777) November 5, 2020
He looked out at the black void, punctuated every so often with lanterns and streetlights. He always wondered how he'd go out–what the last things he’d do and see would be. Now, he knew.
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) December 7, 2020
The car pulled to a stop near the harbor, by the loading docks. #CleanWIP #amwriting
Patty Wiseman’s father was on the U.S.S. Raleigh December 7, 1941 when Pearl Harbor was attacked. The story she shares in this Special Edition of CleanWIP Magazine is undeniably sad—and equally beautiful. https://t.co/XBt5f97TPx ~ @PattyWG ~ #amReading #PearlHarbor #PTSD pic.twitter.com/fdbkb7YF6x
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 2, 2019
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Mine. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Sunday, December 6, 2020 is MINE. pic.twitter.com/HVgs6bew6U
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 6, 2020
In 2009, the US Senate passed a resolution to establish National Miners Day as an official day to honor miners and to reflect upon their many great accomplishments and sacrifices. The date of December 6 was chosen out of particular respect to the 1907 mining tragedy in Monongah, West Virginia.
So, while much of our article today might reflect a different meaning of the word, we nonetheless thank those who risk everything to gather the raw resources for the products we use.
“June, it’s a phase. She’ll grow out of it.”
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) December 6, 2020
June glared at Ellie, her gray eyes sparking. “You mind your children, I’ll mind mine.”
Ellie tilted her head, trying to suss out how far she should push to make her point. June was particularly crabby lately. #CleanWIP
Antique music boxes
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) December 5, 2020
Meet and greet luncheons
Week-long museum events
Walking trails
Lame going away gifts
Body language#amwriting #contemporaryromance #cleanWIP
I would love if you visited my blog post to read my response to this prompt: "Tell us about your favorite Christmas ornament." https://t.co/kPB9tXoZEu
— Ruth Hill (@ruthhill74) December 6, 2020
This is a #bloggingchallenge and you won't know my answer unless you visit my site.
#CleanWIP We arrived at the fairgrounds just before sundown. As Charlie shut off the truck, he turned to me and said, “Don’t move.” Without even giving me a moment to respond, he exited the vehicle and shut his door. Seconds later, he opened mine grinning brightly.
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) December 6, 2020
“What is happening?”
— D. Art and Kay McKinney (@dartkaymckinney) December 6, 2020
Omen replied. “It seems some old ‘friends’ of mine aren’t happy I stopped playing their game.”
Achron elaborated. “Undead, black mages, and enough regular soldiers to prevent wiping them out in a single blast.”
"The Zephyr is ready." #CleanWIP (mine)
Checkout another #giveaway happening @BookCaveDeals @BookCaveDirect! Tons of #FREE #ChristFic #books and new authors to discover! Enter to win a $30 giftcard and download your choice of dozens of #freebies. https://t.co/SyZuzpZss7 pic.twitter.com/n4HBi1mWJi
— Jaycee Weaver (@WeaverJaycee) December 6, 2020
GOLDEN LEGACY is an historical adventure blended with a modern mystery. Meet Ginny and cheer her courage! Join Kayla’s search for a family gold mine.
— Diane Rapp (@DianeRapp) December 4, 2020
FREE ON KU#CleanIndieReads #ArtKNB #IARTG https://t.co/gpMdYvfYrW pic.twitter.com/1nc994cour
“Mine’s shiny, too,” Ellie said. “I think that’s the best part!” She grinned and opened up her long dark red embroidered wool coat to show June. Her leotard had thin, metallic rainbow stripes in a chevron pattern, and her tights were a sparkly purple. #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) December 6, 2020
It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.
There’s no #CleanWIP theme on Fridays, but we still publish a fun collaboration. Share relevant news, interesting teases from a WIP or published work, or something else our readers might love. Book, profile, or blog links are also encouraged Fridays. [https://t.co/iCuPzhtLNK] pic.twitter.com/oikgxUmWiG
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 4, 2020
New to MeWe
We recently moved from Facebook to MeWe and our site stats show we’re rebuilding our social presence stronger than ever. Since we’re so new to MeWe, we’re revisiting many favorite articles on our new magazine page there. We’re also reconstructing our collaboration group for authors, poets, bloggers, and other creative people. We hope you’ll join us there if you haven’t already.
Private group for creators:
https://mewe.com/join/cleanwip
Public page for readers and creators:
https://mewe.com/p/cleanwipmagazine
But, Earl, we are friends:
https://mewe.com/i/chinnici
Gluten-Free Teriyaki Eggplant https://t.co/vucz6dhoQM pic.twitter.com/EuU2whK1Hi
— Clockwise Publishing (@ClockwisePublis) December 4, 2020
UK readers! New release! Yuletide at Moonglow, a Moonglow Christmas novella! “Reminds us all of the magic of Christmas” Bonus: 20+ cookie exchange recipes! https://t.co/PkPJSjUxtY pic.twitter.com/SrIO4T5X0c
— Deborah Garner (@PaigeandJake) December 4, 2020
How long does it take to #writeanovel? Which is harder to write: the first or second? What #writingadvice do you have for new writers? #authorinterview@JulieArduini answers these and more! https://t.co/dL1FkAh4aS
— Karin Beery (@karinbeery) December 3, 2020
Wolfe Stew: Our 8 Favorite Free Online Math Resources https://t.co/nJWW6gd4uu
— WolfeStew (@WolfeStew) December 4, 2020
And…one of these will be FREE tomorrow. Start perusing now! https://t.co/ORXhoO7lNP #histfic #historicalromance #Christfic pic.twitter.com/qcGvkHlZvf
— Naomi Musch (@NMusch) December 4, 2020
My review of #HisHolidayPrayer by Tina Radcliffe #HeartsofOklahoma “They’re hiring, too?” “Yes, but their only employee benefit is free donuts. Who nee… – @TMRadcliffe @LoveInspiredBks #HarlequinBooks #HarlequinRomance #ChristFic #bookrelease https://t.co/CMG7OfJlFB pic.twitter.com/zLOaVlb42J
— Phyllis Helton (@amongthereads) December 4, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP collaboration is Roof. [More info]
The #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, December 3, 2020 is ROOF. (Kind of a funny way to follow MUTT, eh?) pic.twitter.com/PHPmLIeECV
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 2, 2020
It's the 3rd anniversary of GETAWAY GONE WRONG, so it's #FREE December 1st-3rd! https://t.co/hfYR0jcLvN#RomanticComedy #SweetRomance #CleanIndieReads pic.twitter.com/1UKBshhf0i
— Lia London Books (@LiaLondonBooks1) December 1, 2020
He politely informed her that Mr. Krantz had the right to put anything he wanted on his own roof, provided it wasn’t illegal or hazardous. And he wouldn’t take June’s word for the fact that Sparky the Snowman was, in fact, a hazard. #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) December 3, 2020
Earlier this week…
Happy book birthday to my Granny Pact Christmas novella! I hope you enjoy reading it as much I enjoyed writing it! https://t.co/BYIkh5N4qv #newrelease #CleanWIP #99centbooks pic.twitter.com/caEDXQijfT
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) November 30, 2020
The #CleanWIP theme for #NationalMuttDay (Wednesday, December 2, 2020) is MUTT. So share your clean writings and/or your clean mutts. Well… dirty little mutts are welcome too. #LoveYourMutt #amReading #amWriting #amPublishing pic.twitter.com/4LRbIquZNN
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 2, 2020
Flickering lights from plastic #reindeer sparkled and danced on the snow. The old neighborhood #mutt paced the street. #Silent. Matted fur, gnarled face. He dutifully kept a sharp watch on playful children. Protecting them from lurking shadows.#vsschristmas #CleanWIP #vss365
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) December 2, 2020
Happy #NationalMuttDay!
— Sonia Sache (@soniasache) December 2, 2020
I love my mini Golden Doodle.
He makes my days HAPPY!
Adopt a dog if you can
Your Days will be brighter too!! 😊 pic.twitter.com/CvqzDIgr0z
Is it wrong to have a dog in every romance book I write? *asking for me* 😂 Please don’t tell my cat though.
— Kelly Scott (@kdk99ag) December 2, 2020
#NationalMuttDay #muttday pic.twitter.com/EjXZkhMudU
— Jason N3YAZ (@N3YAZ_USA) December 2, 2020
It’s #nationalmuttday. The coolest day next to Black Dog Day. This day is for all the Heinz 57 pups out there. Hope it’s a pawsome one. pic.twitter.com/suygKqNsg4
— Lily Doodle aka the bread bandit 🍞 (@MissLilyDoodle) December 2, 2020
Heard it was #nationalmuttday. So here’s my #writing & #walking buddy. My beautiful, part-beagle #rescue. pic.twitter.com/kInPPpEbix
— 📚Micki Bare ☕ 🧚♀️💻 (@TurtleAuthor) December 2, 2020
Noisy crowds. Christmas music blaring. A man approached. #Silent. A large #mutt trotted at his side. Judging by his rugged looks, he was no stranger to a gym. A Celtic #reindeer tattoo on his forearm. Gravelly accent. Asked if she wanted to dance.#vss365 #CleanWIP #vsschristmas
— AK Kilburn (@ak_kilburn) December 2, 2020
Whether they have papers or simply like to eat paper, happy #NationalMuttDay to all the very good dogs.#dogsarelove pic.twitter.com/fna0ZKQ9yv
— Scott Adamson (@adamsonsl) December 2, 2020
Today is National Mutt Day!! Who doesn’t love a mutt?
— Pets for the Elderly (@Pets4theElderly) December 2, 2020
Little Olaf the mutt found his forever home through a PFE adoption from our partner shelter, @BrookhavenAnim1 in Brookhaven, Miss.#NationalMuttDay #adoptamutt #adopt #petsforseniors pic.twitter.com/Shhm12GvD3
It’s a new Release & No.1 bestseller!
— Dianne Harman (@DianneDHarman) December 2, 2020
Take an armchair trip to #Hawaii!
It seemed pretty simple
Cater an event on the island of Kauai for wealthy businessmen & spend some time surfing and sunbathing
Wrong!
Only #99c for a few more days!#KindleUnlimitedhttps://t.co/TFaVIK68Pv pic.twitter.com/YQkZzS5aB7
~ Earl Chinnici ~
(This is likely the lengthiest teaser I’ve shared so far from this WIP. I’ve not yet released the name of it for public consumption.)
—
Dana excitedly told us how much she loved the book already and that she’d just picked it up the day before, hoping to find a way to handle the stress from an awful predicament she and her husband Mark were dealing with at the time.
“It started early Friday morning about three weeks ago. We woke to a horrific sound. Our dog Rocky must’ve reckoned it was after his food. I thought he was about to scratch a hole through the door. We worried he’d jump the fence if we let him out.”
“What happened next, Dana?” I asked.
“Well, I thought it might be a delivery truck at first, but it sounded more like a tank. Mark said he didn’t see any reason someone would have a tank out there, but he wrapped himself up appropriately and said if he wasn’t back in ten minutes, I should call the police and let them know we’re under attack.”
“What,” I interjected.
Dana continued. “That’s exactly what I said. Then he told me he’s just kidding but ensured me that one look at Rocky would send even the worst of enemies trucking. Mark growled and then added ‘I’ll be back before you can spell onomatopoeia backwards.’ ‘I hope that horrible noise is gone long before then,’ I tell him. ‘I love you, baby cakes.’ Oh wow. Are you going to edit this?”
Dana has such a soothing voice. It’s ideal for radio. I reminded her the show is aired live, then urged her to continue.
“Oh my.” She chuckled, obviously a little embarrassed. “Well, Mark returned about fifteen minutes later…
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Trick. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, December 1, 2020 is TRICK. pic.twitter.com/6HroNE9FQm
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) December 1, 2020
Words that come to mind for "hoax":
— Kiingo Thesaurus (@KiingoThesaurus) November 21, 2020
fool
fake
ruse
trick
scam
dupe
fraud
sham
spoof
prank
forgery
swindle
deceive
humbug
deception#amwriting #writers https://t.co/HvvzfSq87U
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Secure. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Monday, November 30: SECURE pic.twitter.com/Lm5JFIq7UO
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 30, 2020
Happy book birthday to my Granny Pact Christmas novella! I hope you enjoy reading it as much I enjoyed writing it! https://t.co/BYIkh5N4qv #newrelease #CleanWIP #99centbooks pic.twitter.com/caEDXQijfT
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) November 30, 2020
Qyant had even secured him a place to stay and a reasonable alibi. He should have been grateful, but the proprietress of this establishment was beginning to get under his skin. #cleanwip #wip
— M. B. Aznoe (@mbaznoe) November 30, 2020
~ Earl Chinnici ~
Now, we’re inseparable. When one of us has a rough day, the rest do everything possible to lift our comrade’s spirits. We lost the illusion of security we had always known, but we refuse to succumb to the anguish and the nightmares. There’s no time for it. We have lives to live—and a story to tell.
We didn’t set out to be heroes, but heroes we became. I’m sure you’ve seen our faces on billboards and subway walls. We’re uncanny symbols of America’s determination and resilience. Some people claim we’re not human; some claim we’re not real. We want you to know we are. We do have feelings.
The entire world has heard the sanitized version of that fateful day and how our actions saved millions, but due to matters of national security, the president urged us to wait a year before opening up to the media. On the White House lawn, he commended us for our bravery; in the Oval Office, he thanked us for our silence.
So much remains untold, but through this symphonic memoir, we hope to answer many of the remaining questions. We hope to silence a couple vicious rumors too.
Today’s #CleanWIP collaboration is Greet. [More info]
The weather was horrible; Gimpy didn’t want to attend the meet-and-greet. He needed to study, but attendance was mandatory. He felt uneasy as the worst dressed young man in the room. He smiled and tried to be polite. If clothes made the man, he’d never qualify. #SunWip #CleanWip
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) November 29, 2020
~ Earl Chinnici ~
“Hi Rita. This is Rachel of the Write Connections morning show. I’m here with Jenny Foster, author of…”
Rita made it clear she knew who she’d called. “I read the book last week and loved it—especially the part about confronting your fears. As I pulled from my driveway this morning, I heard you say I could win a luxurious evening hanging out with Jenny and her man. I could sure use a little good news.”
[Incidentally, reading over this excerpt all by itself like this is a little awkward since confronting your fears is the main theme throughout the entire fictitious book to which Rita is referring.]
It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.
There’s no #CleanWIP theme on Fridays, but we still publish a fun collaboration. Share relevant news, interesting teases from a WIP or published work, or something else our readers might love. Book, profile, or blog links are also encouraged Fridays. [https://t.co/iCuPzhtLNK] pic.twitter.com/H5A2l1nsYU
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 27, 2020
SOOOOOOO!!!
— Kellyn Roth (@kellyntheauthor) November 27, 2020
I have a bunch of free books, y’all. And $0.99 books.
And so do a ton of other authors.
You can find out all about these hundreds of books for sale or free here:https://t.co/pDGIImRgSB
For your Thanksgiving reading pick up my new sweet romance for 99cents 🥰 #NewRelease #KindleUnlimitedhttps://t.co/mhBjrFzAFp
— Kylie Key – His Christmas Angel out now (@kykeywrites) November 26, 2020
Realistic Poetry International
— Realistic Poetry (@RealisticPoetry) November 27, 2020
Black Friday Sale: 30-page Poetry Book / Comes with 25 books / Free Help With Promotion
Promo Code – blackfridayhttps://t.co/HhX0LqXXtN
I love getting to share the positive message of this book for only $0.99!!
— Jessie Mattis (@JessieMattis) November 27, 2020
On sale through the weekend!
Happy Thanksgiving, friends.💛#booksale #happythanksgivinghttps://t.co/fYszgrFF2I
FREE | White Mountains’ False Flag
— Christian Book Finds (@ChristBookFinds) November 26, 2020
by John Theohttps://t.co/ltdCBbcHsD#christian #suspense #fiction pic.twitter.com/RkYEG41abU
Last Day! SALE! .99 11/20-11/26 – Double Chocolate Walnut Brownies! Spiced Apple Cookies! Pecan Pie Cobbler! Sound good? You’ve got it! 100+ recipes! Sweet Treats #cookierecipes https://t.co/Io81jzyBkk pic.twitter.com/XPYSleqnyf
— Deborah Garner (@PaigeandJake) November 26, 2020
Want an escape this Christmas? I’ve got the happiest of holiday endings for you! 🎄 On sale now!
— Jenny Hale (@jhaleauthor) November 27, 2020
Amazon: https://t.co/7Mk85UMr8L
Apple: https://t.co/KmA6OTJ6WP
Kobo: https://t.co/gjX4eAXsHz
Google: https://t.co/41fi6X12fz pic.twitter.com/yDuRLPG8mM
Ever heard of a cornucopia of Thanksgiving wishes? A little food for thought…
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
— Rachel Terry (@_RachelTerry_) November 26, 2020
As many chefs rise to start the Thanksgiving Day preparations, know that from our house to yours, we wish you all a happy, safe, &blessed Thanksgiving Day!#Psalm100#Thanksgiving2020 #HappyThanksgiving @authoress_cj @txsisterspress @MannWrites @ChiefnSarge @acres_serenity pic.twitter.com/WLny2zc4go
— C.J. Peterson (@authoress_cj) November 26, 2020
A Thanksgiving Black Friday Giveaway Promo! Check it out here! #books #freebooks #WritingCommunity https://t.co/0FvOQEzUBr pic.twitter.com/BlNuOXUOkH
— Kylie Key – Sweet YA Author (@kykeywrites) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving!#WritingCommunity — who’s watching?#ishouldbewriting #macysthanksgivingdayparade #thankful pic.twitter.com/VpxrSGMOoM
— Karin Beery (@karinbeery) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving!!! Need something to do? Check out this ‘featured’ book list for the week:
— SweetTaleBooks ❤ (@SweetTaleBooks) November 26, 2020
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All books under $3! #Sweet #CleanReads #FeaturedBooks pic.twitter.com/2cuedHXt8V
@KameoMonson and I are donating our book-sale proceeds of Nov 26th-29th to help parents of special needs children.
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving!https://t.co/kPqCB4ckfyhttps://t.co/ZJuJFW4Rz3 pic.twitter.com/S00A5WwjHr
#Thanksgiving Day #Sales plus the First 2 #Books are #Free (Every day, bonus free books in our newsletter! https://t.co/N459hRsm5t) Including The Amish Christmas Mystery by Ruth Bawell https://t.co/qwwTRpUqG0 #amish pic.twitter.com/66NkZyMbXh
— Christian Book Finds (@ChristBookFinds) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving 2020 https://t.co/rI0ZroQ8gv
— Onisha Ellis (@onisha) November 26, 2020
Our gratitude in 2020 can speak volumes to the unbelieving world. It can be your most powerful way to witness this Thanksgiving.
— Sarah Geringer (@SarahGeringer) November 26, 2020
I’m grateful for my Twitter family today. Hope my guest post for @devotableapp inspires you:https://t.co/LwC2iLjXY4#ThanksgivingDay #thankful pic.twitter.com/etPP7J0Bvh
I’m excited to donate all of my #Thanksgiving weekend proceeds to POP, a non-profit organization that gives parents of special needs children time for themselves.https://t.co/xkreJzXlB2https://t.co/g04kLhk8Em#books #nonprofit pic.twitter.com/KhworyHPK4
— Kameo Monson (@KameoMonson) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving! The Hales are heading out later to find some turkey and get into mischief–masked up, of course! Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
— Jenny Hale (@jhaleauthor) November 26, 2020
HAPPY THANKSGIVING https://t.co/dTWHQXaen8
— Suzanne G. Rogers (@suzannegrogers) November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving to our fellow Americans! However you are able to spend it, may we be thankful to God for His blessings!#Thanksgiving2020
— D. Art and Kay McKinney (@dartkaymckinney) November 26, 2020
God’s blessings to you and yours and very Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/wNAiAmwWnX
— Suzanne D. Williams, Author (@SDWAuthor) November 26, 2020
Almost time for pumpkin pie cake 🥧 🍂!!!!! #thanksgiving #family #dessert pic.twitter.com/1QD7JgTrTa
— Allison Pearl (@AllisonPearl5) November 26, 2020
Watching One Royal Holiday on @hallmarkchannel and making orange cranberry bread from scratch! Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! 🦃 🍊 🍞
— Teri Wilson is bringing the charm this Christmas ✨ (@TeriWilsonauthr) November 26, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Jukebox. [More info]
Authors – Poets – Bloggers
We recently left Facebook and moved our social group for authors, poets, and other creative people to MeWe. We do not miss Facebook, but we do miss those who have not yet joined us on MeWe. We hope to reunite soon.
Private group for authors: https://mewe.com/join/cleanwip
Public page for readers and authors both: https://mewe.com/p/cleanwipmagazine
Friends with the owner: https://mewe.com/i/chinnici
tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Wednesday, November 25, 2020 is JUKEBOX
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 24, 2020
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games and historical fiction authors who enjoy playing along won’t likely be happy with this theme. But 11/25 is #NationalJukeboxDay so we hope they’re quick to forgive us. pic.twitter.com/iJEtvv1mD9
On November 23, 1888: The jukebox debuts in a San Francisco saloon https://t.co/vDikVHMdI6
— Steve Mathisen (@MathisenSteve) November 23, 2020
We decided our garden needed its own Christmas tree this year. 🎄 pic.twitter.com/Ghgfx6XkKK
— Teri Wilson is bringing the charm this Christmas ✨ (@TeriWilsonauthr) November 25, 2020
Did you know one collection of the Library of Congress aptly dubbed *National Jukebox* contains more than 10,000 recordings made by the Victor Talking Machine Company between 1901 and 1925? (family-friendliness varies) https://t.co/las6KhKd7s #NationalJukeboxDay
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 25, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP collaboration is Delight. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, November 24, 2020 is DELIGHT. pic.twitter.com/OFIrwOSxca
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 24, 2020
HARPETH ROAD PRESS IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🥂🍾
— Harpeth Road Press (@HarpethRoad) November 24, 2020
Join us for the fun today and share the news! We’re ready to spread all the love! 💓 Come on in and take a look around! 👇🏻https://t.co/Q7UqxfSrS0
— Ralph Nelson Willett (@NorthernOvation) November 24, 2020
From Israel trip 2019 – very hot, but beautiful #travelpics pic.twitter.com/5wwkCpS9UJ
— Christa Nardi (@ChristaN7777) November 24, 2020
While the #novelist is banging on his #typewriter, the #poet is watching a fly in a windowpane.
— Novelicious (@noveliciouss) November 24, 2020
~Collins#writing pic.twitter.com/B15jjI5XSB
I just watched a squirrel carry a pink hibiscus 🌺 up a tree. 😍 Now I’m imagining she’s expecting and needed to spruce up the nest a bit?? pic.twitter.com/KccAymfOPn
— Kerry Johnson (@candidkerry) November 24, 2020
Whether I’m playing hymns on my flute, planting flowers in my garden, or decorating cookies at Christmas, I’m reflecting God’s creative power. These quiet moments of creativity move my heart to praise. Read here: https://t.co/g6Msh1IjYv via @SarahGeringer #praise #joy #create pic.twitter.com/hsh8tOU2PE
— Sarah Geringer (@SarahGeringer) November 23, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Berry. [More info]
Photo by Neeme Katt (slightly altered for this article)
tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme; Monday, November 23: BERRY
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 22, 2020
(Yes. We know it might be a long shot, but GIF.)
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find writers who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them. https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB pic.twitter.com/00TnzwJOPz
What good was a fancy #mirror if it had no magic? She examined the tarnished silver object. It could of at least came with a curse attached to it. With her breath she fogged up the glass. Popped a #berry in her mouth. Watched invisible letters appear.#vss365 #CleanWIP
— AK Kilburn (@ak_kilburn) November 23, 2020
For my fellow #specialneeds parents: https://t.co/FakVE1bb86
— Jenn | Embracing Life (@JennSoehnlin) November 23, 2020
What are you thankful for?
Berry-licious BERRY-DREAMIN’ AVOCADO SMOOTHIE! Made with frozen strawberries, raspberries and blueberries along with avocado, milk and yogurt! Can you taste it? #gno #GuacTheHouse #GuacFromMexico #ad pic.twitter.com/40BezZhLQf
— Mamacita On The Move (@MamacitaOTM) November 18, 2020
The countertop was polished until it sparkled like a #mirror. A bowl full of frozen #berries perched in the center along with a myriad of ingredients. Ready for the baking to begin. The oven starting to pre-heat just as a squealing children ran into the kitchen. #CleanWIP #vss365
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) November 23, 2020
Ready for a new contemporary inspy romance? Check out books – like Berry On Top by Valerie Comer – found at https://t.co/MKFw9KUpBM#amreading#inspyromance pic.twitter.com/XuP6ZDqvZX
— Inspy Romance (@InspyRomance) November 19, 2020
Excited to share in my #etsy shop: Hardcover Childrens Book Bubbles and the Berry Bush/ Fantasy book/ Dragon book/ Bubbles the Dragon https://t.co/kFwymIOh02 #picturebook #childrensfantasy #children #dragons #hardcoverbook #kidsbook #storytime #readaloudbook pic.twitter.com/Xyl4x27lOg
— Shannon L. Mokry (@ShannonMokry) September 7, 2020
Mixed Berry and Angel Food Trifle Recipe https://t.co/3ByIiy8svg pic.twitter.com/Sdxndq6QRJ
— Dawn Lopez ♡ (@dawnchats) November 12, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Bread. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Sunday, November 22, 2020 is BREAD. pic.twitter.com/PRmAXW91Ss
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 22, 2020
Psalm 37:25 I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. #biblelife
— Christian Book Finds (@ChristBookFinds) November 10, 2020
She looked like Mother Freedom. He got down on his knees and said, "Baby, I'm a want you, and I'll give you everything I own. There is nobody like you."
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) November 22, 2020
Music by Bread played softly in the background.
She smiled and replied, "Love is the greatest healer to be found. #CleanWip
Milk the goat, bake bread, stake a vamp… the simple life isn’t so simple anymore SHUNNED https://t.co/9M81vKQopS #YA #teens #FlinchFreeFiction #AmishBloodsuckers #VampireSlayer #CR4U
— Barbara E Brink (@BarbaraEBrink) November 6, 2020
It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.
In Case You Missed Us
(We missed you too. Welcome back.)
The CleanWIP Magazine group for authors, poets, and other creative people has a new home on MeWe as well as a public page where we can share news and all sorts of fun things with the readers. We apologize to anyone who didn’t catch the advance notice of the move. Incidentally, Facebook’s concept of prioritizing content Facebook deems important played a large part in our difficult decision to make the move. Though the move has been a great deal of work and we dearly miss those who have yet to find us on the new-to-us platform, we’re quite excited about the considerable uptick in visitors and interactions now that fans of CleanWIP Magazine are allowed to directly decide for themselves regarding the importance of our message.
There’s no #CleanWIP theme on Fridays, but we still publish a fun collaboration. Share relevant news, interesting teases from a WIP or published work, or something else our readers might love. Book, profile, or blog links are also encouraged Fridays. [https://t.co/iCuPzhtLNK]
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 20, 2020
There’s so many clean new releases right now! We’re not complaining, mind you. Just reminding authors that a single tweet marked #CleanWIP on release day helps us join in the celebration & Relaxed Fridays are always perfect for sharing news about CLEAN. https://t.co/7fjMBAuKKl
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 20, 2020
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Overcome. [More info]
Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, November 19: OVERCOME pic.twitter.com/buMQeabagj
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 19, 2020
They bowed their heads; Jerome felt a rush of emotions flood his body. Mr. Jeffords gave a beautiful prayer. At the end, he said, ‘Dear God, we ask your blessings on our son, Jason. We ask you to be with him and help him to overcome a difficult situation. #CleanWip 1/2
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) November 19, 2020
“When I began reading the Bible chronologically in my 30s, it was like adding Miracle Grow® to the seeds. Christ the living water did His part and the Bible opened up to me in a whole new way.” https://t.co/isHIRGp0XK via @tracesoffaith @ccm_medishare pic.twitter.com/L8NNvYLZWC
— Sarah Geringer (@SarahGeringer) November 19, 2020
A brutal assault changed the direction of Larkin’s life. Instead of becoming a teacher, she went into the military and learned self-defense. Now she longs to overcome the past, get married, and have a family. Will she be able to let a man get close enough?https://t.co/q8EfYToz9b
— Dianne Astle/Eliza Broughton (@bendragonborn) November 19, 2020
“Timothy!” she cried in affected rapture. “My dear, dear, cousin. Imagine meeting you here! I really am shocked. I’m quite overcome.”
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) November 19, 2020
Timothy thought that it was more likely that she was nearly overcome by her own perfume. The strength of it almost knocked him over.#CleanWIP
I began writing as I overcame cigarette addiction in 2011 and eventually published Maybe You Should Move Those Away From You. This #FreeBookDeal is to encourage those joining The Great American Smokeout today. Best wishes. https://t.co/pg5XNC6ATx #MAYBE #QuitSmoking & #Breathe pic.twitter.com/I1BKxuYPC8
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) November 19, 2020
It’s official: studying for the ACT is my least favorite thing to do ever.
— Julia Witmer – A WILTED WILLOW coming 12/8/20 (@AuthorJuliaW) November 10, 2020
Give me an impossible-to-overcome plot hole to figure out over THIS any day 😂😭#WritingCommunity #writerslife
Can Casey learn to see, hear, and overcome the unknown to find…THE CALL TO DUTY? By @authoress_cj https://t.co/kFVL5MU1FD #5star #99cents #Kindle #Christian #fiction #action #ArtKnb
— Julie E Powell (pen) (@starjewelz) November 16, 2020
Another Nancy Drew style mystery with Hannah and Tamar, teen sleuths. Join Tamar as she and her friends overcome obstacles to build an end of year high school fair. #mystery #YAlit https://t.co/SN0FQP4ZLU pic.twitter.com/aciScCKxwA
— Christa Nardi (@ChristaN7777) November 16, 2020
