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Anthology Interview: Danse Macabre & Book Giveaway

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Erin Underwood

My friend Nancy Holder and I wrote “Totentanz,” a short story about Death, which was just published in the new anthology Danse Macabre: Close Encounters with the Reaper. We had so much fun researching the art and history of the Danse … Continue reading →

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Two New Short Stories from Erin Underwood (Coming Oct 2013)

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Erin Underwood

While it’s always fun to promote books and stories that I’ve enjoyed reading, it’s just as much fun to also announce my own good news. I have two short stories coming out in October 2013. Both of which I’m really … Continue reading →

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What’s on Your “To Read” List?

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Erin Underwood

One of the things that I struggle with is my “To Read” list. Now that my time is so limited, I can only read one or two books per month, which makes it difficult to tackle all of the amazing … Continue reading →

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London Review: The Doctor Who Experience

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Erin Underwood

If you’re heading to London, one of the things any Whovian should do is to visit the Doctor Who Experience. That’s exactly what I did. During my recent trip to London, I met up with Nancy Holder and her family … Continue reading →

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Damned & Crusade: An Epic Urban Fantasy Series in the Making

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Erin Underwood

It felt wrong to write a review of Damned since I know both authors so well and I am closely connected to the series. So, instead I decided to write a rumination on the Crusade series since there are a … Continue reading →

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On the Joys of eBooking

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Erin Underwood

In the early days of ePublishing, I had a difficult time trying to figure out why – WHY!?! – anyone in her right mind would prefer reading a story on a digital screen. Books are lovely! They’re beautifully designed. They … Continue reading →

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Judging a Cover by Its Book

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Don’t judge a book by its cover. How many times have we heard this old adage? How many times have we done just this sort of thing when shopping for a new book to read? I’ve done it. You’ve probably … Continue reading →

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Behind the Literary Curtain: An Interview with Five Writers’ Assistants

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Catherine Asaro, Neil Gaiman, Charlaine Harris, Nancy Holder, and Stephen King have more in common than just being great writers. They all have assistants working behind the scenes to make sure that schedules are met, calls are returned, travel is … Continue reading →

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New Writer Spotlight: Eljay Daly

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Underwords’ first New Writer Spotlight features Eljay Daly. With several professional level short story sales to her credit, Daly is a writer you will want to know and read. We are proud to introduce you to Daly, her work, and … Continue reading →

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Fans Keeping the Buffyverse Alive: An Interview with Shiai Mata, founder of SlayerLit

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Fandom comes in all different shapes and sizes. For some it’s simply picking up the latest novel from your favorite author or tuning in for the next episode of your favorite television show. For others like me, it’s inviting your … Continue reading →

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