Category Archives: Marie’s Fiction

Battling Perfectionism: The Aftermath

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Marie Loughin

Is Perfectionism the Black Knight? Or am I? Who is King Arthur? On Friday, Jonathan D. Allen, Aniko Carmean, Hannah Loughin, and I embarked on a four-day writing marathon. We each set a goal for the weekend, which I discussed … Continue reading →

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Battling Perfectionism with #laboringaway

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Marie Loughin

There’s a Harry Potter marathon on the Space channel this weekend. I’m not watching it. Instead, I’m doing my own marathon. I will be writing from the moment I get up on Friday until as late as I can manage … Continue reading →

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A Helluva Tale

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Welcome Coffin Hoppers and other friends! I’m excited to announce that the e-book for my dark humor short story Hell Hole is now available for sale. Strike that. The Hell Hole e-book is available for free! For the next three … Continue reading →

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The Unbinding of Fenrir (or…”He’s baaaack!”)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Marie Loughin

In honor of Halloween and Coffin Hop 2012, I’ve decided to share an excerpt from my dark urban fantasy, Valknut: The Binding. Since the first chapter is available for free at Amazon, it makes sense to share something else. Something … Continue reading →

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A #luckyseven peek at my fiction

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Here’s a new thing for me: Jonathan Allen, friend and fellow member of The Emissaries of Strange, recently tagged* me to participate in #luckyseven. Since this is a nice opportunity for readers to sample my novel and stories, I thought … Continue reading →

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A word about John Carter and some news

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Marie Loughin

My apologies for my irregular posting. Trust me, that’s not the only thing that I’ve been irregular at, lately. (Hey, what – no. That’s not what I mean, guys.) I do have an excuse. In addition to my usual paying … Continue reading →

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And that is why every writer should have a book launch party

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Writers work mostly in solitude. When you pick away at a novel for years, those who initially supported your endeavor tend to lose interest. They may even forget you’re writing a novel or start believing you’ll never finish. You might … Continue reading →

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It’s a Party!

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Drag your rumpled party clothes out from under your bed, because you are invited to my book launch party on Saturday, February 18, 2012! If you cannot attend in person, don’t worry! You can still be a virtual attendee. (Details … Continue reading →

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Fantasy on the Ice

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Marie Loughin

My dad doesn’t read fantasy fiction. Ever. The only fiction books he reads are crime novels, like those by John D. MacDonald. In fact, he only reads John D. MacDonald books. And only the ones with Travis McGee in them. … Continue reading →

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Predgoalutions for 2012

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Free Photo Bank Daring Predictions A president shall be elected in the US. It might be a new one. Road construction/modification will continue in Surrey, BC. None of it will be completed (except maybe the filling of some pot holes). … Continue reading →

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