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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: 03/01/15

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

Ah yes. The first edit after the rough draft… It kind of feels like having your chest dragged against a cheese grater. When you write it, you think that it’s just the best thing ever. Then you read it and … Continue reading →

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Today’s ConNooga Panel Schedule: 03/01/15

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

Here is today’s ConNooga panel schedule. If I’m not on panels, I will be at the Dark Oak Press and Media table, so please drop by and say hi! Sunday 10:00am – Writing Openings: Character, Setting, and Conflict 01:00pm – … Continue reading →

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Today’s ConNooga Schedule: 02/28/15

Posted on February 28, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is today’s ConNooga panel schedule. If I’m not on panels, I will be at the Dark Oak Press and Media table, so please drop by and say hi! Saturday 12:00pm – Writing for a Series 4:00pm – Reading 7:30pm … Continue reading →

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Today’s ConNooga Panel Schedule: 02/27/15

Posted on February 27, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is today’s ConNooga Panel Schedule. If I’m not on panels, I will be at the Dark Oak Press and Media table, so please drop by and say hi! Friday 1:00pm – Examining the Spiritual in Gaming 4:00pm – Explore … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/26/15

Posted on February 27, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Tomorrow, I am flying to Chattanooga for ConNooga, where I will be featured on the literary track and on the horror track, which is exciting because my first horror story just got published. I am posting my panel schedule here … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: My Muse’s Name is Loki 02/25/15

Posted on February 26, 2015 by M. B. Weston

As mentioned in my last post, the muse has finally started talking to me. While I was showering last night, the entire end of the story just flowed through my head like scenes from a movie on fast forward. I’m just … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/24/15

Posted on February 25, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Looks like Michael Lodestone is getting a name change. The name has been bugging me a wee bit, and I remembered a few weeks ago that the super-villain group in the steampunk series I’ve slowly been adding to is called … Continue reading →

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New Release: My First Horror Short Story in The Big Bad II!

Posted on February 24, 2015 by M. B. Weston

As of today, I am a published horror author! My short story, “The Witch Hunter,” has just been released in The Big Bad II, edited by John Hartness and Emily Leverett. It’s an anthology written from the the point of view of the … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: on Muses, Weapons & Continuity – 02/23/15

Posted on February 24, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Amazing things have happened in last night’s writing session. First, the muse has finally decided to actually feed me ideas while I’m seated at my computer instead of throwing me random bits here in there when I can’t jot any … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: The Science of Fantasy 02/22/15

Posted on February 23, 2015 by M. B. Weston

This thought literally crossed my mind tonight: “If iron and lodestone can repel magic [in my Michael Lodestone pulp/urban fantasy world], then magic has a magnetic field. That means JT can develop sensors to track it!” [JT is one of … Continue reading →

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