Category Archives: Writing

A friend in need

I’ve mentioned Clarkesworld Magazine (a monthly online SF and fantasy magazine) to you before. Neil Clarke, the editor/publisher is an old friend and a huge science fiction reader/fan. He started an online magazine in 2006. He’s won the Hugo twice, … Continue reading

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A book signing!

At my local mall’s Barnes & Noble, in March, just before Passover. Which works out wonderfully, because the Catmages get their powers during the first Passover.

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One more Goodreads giveaway

Three more copies, six more days. You can sign up for Goodreads with Facebook and other social media accounts. Goodreads Book Giveaway Darkness Rising by Meryl Yourish Giveaway ends January 14, 2013. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to … Continue reading

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A writing update

Yes, I know. Most of you read this blog to hear about Israel and my take on the news. But sometimes, I post about my life, and at the moment, the most important thing in my life is my writing. … Continue reading

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Another giveaway

If you’re a Goodreads member, you can win a free copy of my book. Goodreads Book Giveaway Darkness Rising by Meryl Yourish Giveaway ends January 14, 2013. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win

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Ebook sale

I’m putting the ebook of Darkness Rising: Book One of The Catmage Chronicles on sale for $2.99 tomorrow. Pass the word.

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Goodreads giveaway

Five copies are now available as a giveaway on Goodreads. (Bumped: The giveway ends at mdnight PST.) Goodreads Book Giveaway Darkness Rising by Meryl Yourish Giveaway ends December 18, 2012. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win

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A bleg for my readers

Are you on social networking sites? I’d love it if you’d grab this image and link to send around to your friends on Facebook and other social networking areas. Just right-click to copy the image, and paste in the URL. … Continue reading

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A great birthday

Thanks, everyone, for helping me reach my goal of 100 copies of Darkness Rising: Book One of The Catmage Chronicles. In fact, we overshot it and are now at 103 copies sold. I have now completely covered the cost of … Continue reading

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I can’t drive 55

This is my birthday theme song. Except I don’t drive like that. Really. I am double nickels today. I used to try to think of things that would challenge me on my birthday, because I hate getting older. Nine years … Continue reading

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A birthday request

My birthday is Thursday. Think we can get 15 more book sales by Thursday? That would make an even 100 sales in the first month plus two days. The links are on the right. Or you can click here for … Continue reading

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Late Thursday post

Yes, I have a busy life this week. Work, looking for more work, the novel, life things… You know, I kinda don’t really want to post a news post. I’ll just post about my life. Let’s see… I’ve taken a … Continue reading

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Sunday turn your clock back briefs

Mad Mahmoud is not a popular person these days: Looks like the Mad Mullahs are mightily annoyed with Monkey Boy. They’re going to ask him why the Iranian currency is tanking. Here’s a hint for them: Nuclear enrichment, underground centrifuges, … Continue reading

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On the radio

I’m going to be on the Ed Morrissey show tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4 p.m. Keep an eye on Hot Air for a more direct link. I’ll be discussing politics, my history as a blogger, and my book. Update: I’ll be … Continue reading

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The first week’s sales for The Catmage Chronicles

I had a great first week, considering almost nobody knows that Darkness Rising: Book One of The Catmage Chronicles is out. Twenty-four sales the first week! Woot! Actually, I really am happy about the total. It’s the first step on … Continue reading

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