I had an Amazon gift-card, so I treated myself to a copy of Whisper by Christopher Bailey and I’m glad I did. Like Chris’s other novels I’ve read, Without Chance and The Crystal Key (Starjumper Legacy, Book 1), it is a page turner. Christopher Bailey definitely knows how to keep me reading to the end.Continue reading “Whisper by Christopher Bailey: a YA page turner.”
Author Archives: marialberg
#Writerslife: The Key To Persistence? Celebrate every accomplishment.
My short story “An Urgent Note On The Floor” was published in Sick Lit Magazine today. This marks an exciting milestone in my writing journey. Though I have had a flutter of publication recently, this is the first of my published stories that is long enough to leave the flash fiction category and fit inContinue reading “#Writerslife: The Key To Persistence? Celebrate every accomplishment.”
New Book! BEWILDERMENT by Michael Onofrey
Last September we had a special guest post from Michael Onofrey, an author I met through the Five On The Fifth Magazine‘s authors group. His post, About Writing, let us peek into his writing life. Today, I am happy to announce his novel Bewilderment is available for pre-order on Amazon. It will be officially releasedContinue reading “New Book! BEWILDERMENT by Michael Onofrey”
Book Spine Poems: Happy #NationalPoetryMonth
This morning, I came across an article in School Library Journal called Here’s How You Make a Book Spine Poem with Your Students/Patrons by Travis Jonker The concept is simple, fun and it inspired me. Here are my poems, created from my bookshelf in celebration of National Poetry Month. I hope you will join meContinue reading “Book Spine Poems: Happy #NationalPoetryMonth”
A Birthday Story In Pictures
The story goes, as Mother tells it, that I was born at exactly midnight. The doctor asked her which day she would like my birthday to be and since my only cousin’s birthday was the 7th, and I would want my own birthday, she chose the 8th. Obviously, her logic was WRONG, so I celebrateContinue reading “A Birthday Story In Pictures”
The Turn
By Maria L. Berg She couldn’t help but blame herself for “the turn”: the inevitable moment when everything that was going right went wrong; when everything wrong became her fault; when the most recent person she dared call friend plunged the knife in her back. She felt stupid every time: stupid for opening her heart;…
Happy #WorldTheaterDay
Today, on World Theater Day, I am excited to announce that the short story I sent to The Evening Theatre will be published as part of their debut performance tonight 10pm Eastern/ 7pm Pacific. As I mentioned in my previous post New #LitMag +, the magazine is set up as a theater performance and myContinue reading “Happy #WorldTheaterDay”
More Fun Discoveries – #LitMag+ The Sequel
I received another acceptance letter this morning! The story I submitted to Speculative 66 called “The Scout” will be published April 6th. As I mentioned in previous posts, I enjoy writing challenges and having to write a story in such a small and specific word count is a great exercise. The story they areContinue reading “More Fun Discoveries – #LitMag+ The Sequel”
(Narrative) Your New BAM-AG Home – (Music) Konchetumai
I tried “Press This” from Fictional Pairing’s site thinking it would instantly create some sort of post over here. Live and learn. Anyway, all I wanted to say is: My story is up! They paired it with a song that makes me want to get up and dance. Please click on the link below andContinue reading “(Narrative) Your New BAM-AG Home – (Music) Konchetumai”
New #LitMag+
Almost every writer dreams of getting published. Most likely, that dream is the scene that comes after (and does not include) the effort involved in reading and researching hundreds of literary magazines, writing queries and perfecting submissions, only to receive rejection after rejection after rejection. Finding the right place for your stories can feel elusive,Continue reading “New #LitMag+”
Experience Writing 