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C.A. SIMONSON, Freelance Writer, Author, Publisher Assistant

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Author: C.A. Simonson

C.A. Simonson is a freelance writer and author of eight novels and seven nonfiction books. Her award-winning short stories have appeared in seven anthologies. Close to 800 informational articles, human interest stories, content pieces, and DIY articles have been published in national print and online magazines, periodicals, and newsletters. Her books are available in paperback, digital, and audio format on Amazon, KOBO, iTunes, Barnes and Noble, and audible.com or at casimonson.com. With her love of writing and skills as a former IT help desk/trainer, she assists other aspiring authors with editing, formatting, and self-publication. C.A. Simonson lives in the Ozarks of Missouri.

Grammar-ease: Ellipsis versus the em-dash

Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
The ellipsis, three dots seen in text, signifies a pause within a character’s dialogue or missing…

ellipses vs dash, grammar hints, punctuation tips, writing

“The Fisherman”

An exceptional short story written from A-Z, just one of many in “A Quick Read”

fisherman, fishing, flash fiction, free short story, lakes

Inside Ballerina – Written from Z to A

Zealous to her love of dance, she pushed ardently through one more pirouette, delicately balancing on one toe. Young, graceful, … More

abortion, ballerina, dream killer, flash fiction, free short story, hooker

Chapter 1 – Reflections

Dolores Ryan caught her breath in between stitches as she hemmed the little dress in her lap. Pain forced tears … More

Book Reviewers, Difficult pregnancy, Love Looks Back preview, Pregnancy

Five Star Review Ratings on Amazon

“Riveting.” “Could not put it down.” “Full of laughs and tears.” “Like Little House stories” – See what others are saying about these down-home novels.

Book Reviewers, Christian fiction, Cozy mystery, Easy read, Romance

Self-Publishing Your EBook on Multiple Sites

Can you publish a digital version of your book on multiple distributor sites? Yes, provided you have not agreed to go … More

abandonment, Bookbaby, free ebook publishers, Kobo, Lulu, publish your own book, self-publishing, Smashwords

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PUBLISHING HELP!

Need help getting your book on Amazon or Kindle? Need a book cover design?  Find out more!  Self-Publishing Help

BOOK COVER DESIGNS by C.A. SIMONSON

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