Lindsey Malcolm is a sophomore in College with big aspirations for her future. With her love of writing in full bloom, she is hoping that she might be able to work towards making a living as a professional writer once she finishes school, something she plans to accomplish through her chosen career path. In order to assist in her attempts, she took a Creative Writing class, and as a result, ended up partnered with Lee Yang, the young Japanese exchange student who also has a great love of writing. After mustering up the courage to talk to Lee, Lindsey soon finds that the feelings that she had developed in secret for her classmate might not be as one-sided as she had once believed. However, it is obvious that both she and Lee have some minor emotional baggage, and their hesitation to admit to one another their desires could be the one thing that could make or break their chance to have a happy relationship together. Will they be able to find enough common ground that they will succeed in breaking the chains that seem to bind them, or will their relationship ultimately fail before it has a chance to start?

My Books ,Held Within Me....A Story of a Rose and A Story of a Rose....The Budding is a coming out, stories of success and deception, of love and lost. I hope that it inspire dreams and open eyes to the truth of thoughts hidden and joys ready to be revealed. Thank you, Xlibris for the opportunity to share my stories and I pray my readers find confidence, acceptance, understanding, and peace in reading my stories, poetry, confessions and lyrics Trauma is something that happens in womens lives everyday. It is secreted away and never really brought to the light. In my books women will learn that they have been victims, and how to take the next step to being victors. In this next book, women will come to term with the signs of grief and begin the first hard lesson of forgiveness. It is a loosening, and a slow process. Do not let your heart become bitter. Take this book as a guide to your next step.

A step-by-step guide for successfully writing and self-publishing lesbian, Sapphic, WLW, queer, and other fun fiction! Write and self-publish your novel in e-book, print, and audiobook formats. I can show you how. I’m an award-winning bestselling lesbian fiction author, and I’ve been writing and self-publishing fiction since 2014. I’ve learned a lot on this journey, and I’ve put it all in this book including: *Publishing your book for little or no money *How to make money from your novel *Why self-publishing is a great option for those who write lesbian, Sapphic, WLW, or queer fiction *Tips for completing your novel and becoming a better writer *How to work with editors and cover designers *Formatting your book and getting it ready to publish *Mastering marketing even if you hate it *Navigating the growing list of publishing platforms available for self-published authors *How to get your book into bookstores I have been self-publishing lesbian fiction since 2014. I write cozy paranormal mystery, lesbian romance, science fiction, and young adult stories. Before turning my hand to fiction, I was a newspaper reporter for many years, and I have the paper cuts to prove it. I have won many writing awards including a Goldie from the Golden Crown Literary Society for fiction and a Peter Lisagor Award from the Chicago Headline Club for journalism. I am a lesbian in an interracial same-sex marriage living in the Midwest. Topics: Creativity self help, authorship/business aspects, LGBTQ+ studies, lesbian studies, authorship, writing lesbian fiction, marketing lesbian fiction, making money from writing, making money from publishing, editing revising, e-book formatting, paperback formatting, hardcover formatting, feminism, lesfic, sapphic, sapphlit, wlw, gay fiction, lesbian novels, queer books, lesbian, LGBTQ+, queer, bisexual, transgender, pride, cover design, pull marketing, push marketing, publishing platforms, pride, romance fiction, genre fiction

A collection of articles forming a handbook of information on Metropolitan Universities, their unique mission and characteristics. It addresses the questions and concerns of faculty, students, administrators, state educational policy makers, and mayors or city managers, all of whom are involved in institutions located in or near the urban center of a metropolitan area. Johnson and Bell collected articles forming a handbook of information on metropolitan universities and their unique mission and characteristics. It addresses the questions and concerns of faculty, students, administrators, state educational policy makers, and mayors or city managers, all of whom are involved in institutions located in or near the urban center of a metropolitan area.

Laurie Halse Anderson's path to writing for young adult readers was indirect, unintentional, and difficult. Although Anderson may never have set out to write for teens, her commitment to creating stories that enrich, disquiet, and guide the teens she admires led to her selection as the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Margaret A. Edwards Award. The author of several highly acclaimed novels_including Speak, Fever 1793, Prom, Chains and Wintergirls_Anderson channels the lives of real readers through her imagination and onto the page, enrapturing those who ultimately see themselves reflected in her tales. In Laurie Halse Anderson: Speaking in Tongues, Wendy J. Glenn examines the life and works of one of the most popular authors for teens. Drawing from both primary sources (Anderson's writings, published interviews, speeches, the author's blog, and other online sources, as well as a live interview with the author) and secondary sources (reviews of and scholarly articles on her work), Glenn explores the themes and impact of Anderson novels. This richly researched work includes in-depth analyses of each of Anderson's young adult titles, chapters on Anderson's lesser-known writings for children, short stories, and poems, and a synthesis of reviews for each title Anderson has published. Readers of this book will come away with a greater understanding of an author who has demonstrated the marked capacity for writing diverse texts for multiple audiences in varying genres, breaking barriers with each title she creates.

Get your romance (writing) on! Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is the only reference aspiring writers need to get their careers off to the right start. Fully updated to reflect the industry's latest trends and secrets, this book helps you understand what makes a great novel, so you can hone your craft and write books people want to read. We break down the romance subgenres, give you expert tips on plotting and pacing, and walk you through the process of finding an agent and getting published in today’s competitive market—or self-publishing like many six-figure authors are doing. For aspiring writers longing to find success in the industry, Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is easy to read, highly informative, and a must-have! Refine your writing to craft engaging stories readers can’t put down Find a route to publication that works for you—mainstream, or self-published Understand the ins and outs of the romance genre and its subgenres Learn how to get your work noticed in the popular world of romantic fiction This Dummies guide is perfect for beginning writers who want advice on writing and publishing a successful romance novel. It’s also a great reference for accomplished writers looking to level up their romance game.

Unemployed photojournalist Raynor Elliot stops at a bakery near the famous Deerbourne Inn. Not only is he surprised by a job offer at a regional magazine, he recognizes the bakery's owner. Once an awkward high school kid, she now possesses fabulous curves and an irreverent sense of humor. The cozy bakery, with its delicious smells of sugar, vanilla, and spice, has more to offer than tasty cookies. Fiona MacLeod has been plagued for years by the need to make amends for telling The Big Lie. When the victim of the lie strolls into her bakery with his icy blue stare and killer charm, she feels like she's standing too close to a hot oven. Between running her bakery and frosting cupcakes for the Mad River Garden Party, she's pretty sure she's falling in love with this infuriating, sexy man. Can Fiona dredge up the courage to confess, face the consequences, and hope for forgiveness?