Beau Hillier

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Rekindling the Relationship

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There aren’t many writers out there that are doing their job solely for money or fame. Both are fleeting in this business, after all. Any writer worth their weight in literary … Continued

Hear Ye, Hear Ye…

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You’ve been waiting for it. I’ve been waiting for it. Heck, maybe the whole universe has been waiting for it. Let’s not undersell this. page seventeen is open for submissions … Continued

Writer’s Block

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I’m going to request some mood-setting on your part to accompany this article. Trust me, it’ll enrich the experience. First, complete isolation is required. No one is to be in … Continued

The Seventeen-Point Checklist

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In exactly two weeks, page seventeen will open its doors. Please, everyone, calm down a moment. I know you’re excited. Soon enough you’ll get the chance to submit. Whether it’s … Continued

The Evolving Idea

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Recently, I received an email notifying me that a short story of mine will be included in an upcoming anthology from Writer’s Edit (www.writersedit.com). I’m always excited about being able … Continued

The Return

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So, the sleeper awakes. 2012 has become 2014 and a lot has happened in that time. Were the other options really that bad to make Tony Abbott the people’s choice … Continued