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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: Writing Action 1 – 02/21/15

Posted on February 22, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Action scenes are a nightmare to create. Yeah, I know, action is what I write. But filling my short stories and novels with action because that’s what I do doesn’t make writing it any easier. Here are a few issues … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: Benefits of Writing Every Day 02/20/15

Posted on February 21, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Writing on Friday night is difficult–although my reasons for it being difficult are different than those of most people. Most people would say that they don’t like to write on Fridays because they are out having a good time. I … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/19/15

Posted on February 20, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Last night’s writing session: AWESOME! I wrote an entire chapter–over 1000 words, and I mapped out the rest of the urban fantasy pulp story! I plan to finish the rough draft by this weekend, and then the race is on … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: The Importance of Build Up 02/18/15

Posted on February 19, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I’m reaching the point in the novella where I have to start worrying about the approach to the climax. Last night I took inventory of what I have so far and where I’m going. The answer was obvious. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: Dual Duty Scenes = Action + Character Development 02/17/15

Posted on February 18, 2015 by M. B. Weston

As I work through the first draft of this urban fantasy pulp novella, I keep trying to remind myself of three things: –The scene in Sweet Home Alabama where the heroine tells her dad she is getting married. —Indiana Jones … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/16/15

Posted on February 17, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I just received my first set of Big Bad II books in the mail! For those of you unfamiliar with the urban fantasy/horror anthology series, the stories within are all written from the villain’s point of view, and my story … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s ConNooga 2015 Panel Schedule

Posted on February 17, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I have received my panel schedule for ConNooga. If I’m not on panels, I will be at the Dark Oak Press and Media table, so please let drop by and say hi! Friday 1:00pm – Examining the Spiritual in Gaming … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: I Just Created Scary Zombies! 02/15/15

Posted on February 16, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I just created the scariest zombies ever! :::throwing up hands in innocence::: It’s not my fault. When I was writing my scene. And they just crawled out of the mirror, I didn’t know what they were… Dude, these things are … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: Why Backups Are Important 02/14/15

Posted on February 15, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Computer trouble can really kill a good writing session. My laptop has been on the fritz for a while. It overheats, the power cord overheats, and then while I’m in the midst of composing a beautiful scene, the whole thing … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/13/15

Posted on February 14, 2015 by M. B. Weston

The short story is done, and I am back working with the urban fantasy, pulp novella starring Michael Lodestone! Woo hoo! Here are a few things I’ve discovered about switching away from a story for a week to write another: … Continue reading →

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