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About M. B. Weston

M. B. Weston is an award-winning fantasy, pulp, young adult, steampunk, and paranormal author. Her attention to procedure and detail gives her works an authentic gritty, military feel that takes an adventure tale to the level of a true page-turner. Weston’s writing attracts both fantasy and non-fantasy readers, and her audience ranges from upper-elementary students to adults. A gifted orator, Weston has been invited as a guest speaker to numerous writing and science fiction/fantasy panels at conventions across the US, including DragonCon, BabelCon, NecronomiCon, and Alabama Phoenix Festival. She has served on panels with such authors as Sherrilyn Kenyon, J. F. Lewis, Todd McCaffrey, and Jonathan Maberry. Weston has spoken to thousands of students and adults about the craft of writing and has been invited as the keynote speaker at youth camps and at several schools throughout the US.

M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/03/15

Posted on February 4, 2015 by M. B. Weston

As I mentioned a few days ago, I’ve got a short story due by Sunday, and it needs to be pretty clean by the time I send it off. It is a Steampunk Superhero story for Dark Oak’s Capes & … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/02/15

Posted on February 3, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Sometimes, a picture really is worth 1,000 words. I love snow. However, I live in Naples, Florida, which means I don’t get much of it. During the winter, I like to change my computer desktop backgrounds to include some kind … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/01/15

Posted on February 2, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Sometimes if you want to get any writing done, you just have to take a power nap. I spent 3 days at ChattaCon, and it was awesome! I sold out of my first book, and I’m starting to see a … Continue reading →

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Today’s ChattaCon Panel Schedule 02/01/15

Posted on February 1, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is today’s ChattaCon panel schedule. If you are going to ChattaCon, be sure to stop by the Dark Oak table where I will be signing books all day! SUNDAY 12:00pm, Classroom B – Writers Panel- The Concept is Awesome! (but I … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 01/31/15

Posted on February 1, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Writing on Saturday while at a convention is next to impossible. First, there is staying by the table to make sales. That’s kind of a priority at conventions: make sales and introduce new readers to my books. And I’m not … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 01/30/15

Posted on January 31, 2015 by M. B. Weston

My mission: Write write while at a convention. Day 1 status: SUCCESS! Yesterday, I flew into Chattanooga for ChattaCon. I knew I would have to really work to find writing time, and I managed to get at least 2 hours … Continue reading →

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Today’s ChattaCon Panel Schedule: 01/31/15

Posted on January 31, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is my ChattaCon panel schedule for today. Be sure to stop by the Dark Oak table where I will be signing books all day! SATURDAY  12:00pm, Gallery A – Author’s Panel- Out of Nowhere: The Explosion of Young Adult Speculative … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon! M. B. Weston’s “Witch Hunter” in The Big Bad 2 Anthology!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by M. B. Weston

If you’ve been following my Writing Diary Posts, you’ve heard me talk about the highs and lows of writing my newest urban fantasy pulp novella, currently staring a character named Michael Lodestone. (Note that all names are subject to change … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 01/29/15

Posted on January 30, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I’m sitting here at the airport ready to board a plane for Charlotte, and then another for Chattanooga. I will be at ChattaCon all weekend. This is the promotional part of writing. The fun part. I get to meet readers, … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 01/28/15

Posted on January 29, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Ah tonight’s writing session. So full of promise! I got to spend more time writing this urban fantasy pulp novella than I’ve been able to in a while. Score! I really made some headway with characters. My strong silent hero … Continue reading →

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