She stood in the kitchen chewing her bottom lip. Her gloves were already on. She needed 3 more things. First, the knife and measuring cup: Her heart was pounding as she reached deep into the back of the silverware drawer and pulled out the old paring knife. It had been bleached to kill any DNA, …
This short story is fictional but based on an actual event. When she stepped outside to check the mail, the sun made her retinas ache. She squinted and kept going, leaving the front door ajar on purpose. Her keys were in the front pocket of her jeans, just in case. Sure, the twins were sleeping …
At approximately 11:30 p.m., I was lying in bed. It had been a long day, one of the toughest of my life. And it was about to get worse. In just one hour, I would be back inside that damn hospital room, looking at him, but he would be gone. I would be pulling back …
It would be the World's Ugliest, hands-down, winner. Stay Safe. Stay Positive. And write your little butts off (like I am) #QuarantineTales
Actually, this next section of the book I'm about to share is from the fourth chapter. That's because as I have been writing this book, I realized that my main character has yet to be introduced, and shame on me for waiting so long! The rules of writing dictate that the story's MC be introduced …
Chapter Two, that is. Below is another quick look at my WIP, After They Kill You (read more on Wattpad) MR. GRAYSON The fire alarms were blaring so loud it felt like his ears were bleeding. Water poured from the sprinklers in the ceiling, though there was no fire that he could see. Jacob Grayson …
Hello all! I've been radio-silent for a while, trying to clear my creative plate. I (quietly )released a manuscript I've been working on for the past ... never mind how long. It was the next book in my Savor the Days series, available here for free. But it's been a while since I posted about …
When it comes to book marketing, let's face it: most of it's expensive and rarely results in real sales. There are so many facets to marketing your story, it can be confusing and overwhelming. That's why, as an Indie Author in the never-ending struggle to get your book noticed, it's important to talk to other …
The following is a book review written by Ashley Claire (from onlinebookclub.org) on my first book, Between Octobers. It's a great and thoughtful review, and I'm posting this to sort of lead-in to future posts. Official Review: Between Octobers by A. R. Rivera 4 out of 4 stars Post by ashley_claire » 21 Apr 2015, 13:05 [Following is the …
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The following is a review of my book, INERTIA: Book 1 of the Threestone Trilogy, written by a reviewer over at Onlinebookclub.org. (Remember that name because I'll be blogging about my most recent advertising experiences with them in the near future!) ____________________________________________ Inertia is the first book in A. R. Rivera's sci-fi trilogy, [Threestone]. It …
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