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Eclectic soul. Professional writer. Vibrant woman. Seasoned editor. Autodidact. Polyglot. Gamer. Tenacious survivor. Liberal. Openly secular. Writes mostly at night. Except when I don't.

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I've secured 2018 membership in six professional writing/editing organizations. I will be adding these to my LinkedIn profile and elsewhere. I'm now a card-carrying member of:

* The American Copy Editors Society (ACES) – http://www.aceseditors.org

* The Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) – https://www.the-efa.org

* SfEP - Society for Editors and Proofreaders (based in the UK) – https://www.sfep.org.uk/

* The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) – http://www.asbpe.org/

* Sisters in Crime (SinC national org) – http://www.sistersincrime.org

* Sisters in Crime, Colorado Chapter (SinC-CO) – https://sistersincrimecolorado.org/

I've been a professional writer and editor for over 20 years, since May 1997. I'm also a multi-published author and freelance writer, with hundreds of articles/features/interviews/reviews published in print and online. I founded )0( Triple Crow Publishing )0( in 2012.

In addition, I teach writing courses and offer coaching for writers via Skype, e-mail, or phone. The best part? I'm affordable and can be bribed with chocolate or coffee ;-).

E-mail me at [email protected] or send me a FB message for details, a project quote, or a FREE five-page sample edit. Now booking clients for 2018.

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Warmest regards,

Bev (Walton-Porter) Sninchak Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Connect with me: Author site: http://www.bevwrites.com Author blog: http://www.motherofcrows.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevsninchak/ Personal blog: http://theredmistdescends.blogspot.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mother_of_crows

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I am countless women. So are you.

I am not just one woman. I am countless women, all wrapped up in a package of this physical body. I have so many facets that you couldn't hope to explore all of them in this lifetime. There are hidden passages, nooks, crannies, and secret rooms that lie within my heart and soul.

I am a labyrinth, a puzzle, a riddle. Perhaps you've seen or explored some of my inner corridors, but alas, you have not ventured through all of them (or even most of them). Not everybody is granted unfettered access to every passageway, after all.

People want to define me as this, that, or the other. What they don't realize is that I'm all of those things, and much more besides. As each day passes, my layers expand even more so. I've never stopped growing as a person, and I never will.

Don't ever allow anybody to put you into a box and draw boundaries of their own making. If you're like me, you are boundless. A changeling, an expanding universe of your own accord. As people, but especially women, we often try to make ourselves smaller for others' comfort levels. Be as bold as you like. If people cannot handle the fullness of you, that's their problem and not yours.

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The Night Stalker Speaks - Conversations with Richard Ramirez

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So, here is the top secret project I've been keeping to myself for a while now. In fact, I was going to use a pen name for this book, but the subject of the book thinks I'm being a coward for doing that (the actual word was one I won't use here). Hence, the book will be published under my real name and I will no longer keep its progress secret.

How did I come to work on this book? Last year I had an unexpected encounter with someone who was an intermediary between me and (allegedly) the other side. I'll recount the entire story in the book, but it was an event that gave me pause.

To say I was taken aback would be an understatement. There was a heavy dose of skepticism on my part as well; however, I'm open-minded and curious, so I decided to pursue the idea. I figured, if nothing else, it would be an intriguing journey. So far, I haven't been disappointed.

Is this fiction or nonfiction? That's debatable. Either way, you'll come away with questions – and, possibly, answers.

Scheduled for publication in 2019.

BLURB: What would an infamous serial killer like Richard Ramirez, The Night Stalker, say if he could communicate after death?

In The Night Stalker Speaks – Conversations with Richard Ramirez, Bev Sninchak not only explores and analyzes the history of Richard Ramirez's reign of terror in the mid-80s, but also conducts experiments dealing with after-death communication. The results will not only fascinate you, they will chill you to the bone.

Graphic content warning: only recommended for readers 18+.

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Checking in & thoughts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey

Checking in & thoughts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey

Just checking in with everybody! Not much going on here. Just riding out the dog days of summer and excited for the cooler weather of autumn. Our condolences to those who lost family members, friends, and/or property as the result of Hurricane Harvey ;-(.   We know there were quite a few RVers who lost their rigs as well. However, there is an army of RVers who band together to help those in need…

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Ghost Physics The author of this book contacted me a little while ago via e-mail. I've downloaded his book and will begin reading it ASAP.

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Finally! The Writer's Dominatrix has its own website. Go forth and visit!

Finally! The Writer’s Dominatrix has its own website. Go forth and visit!

The Writer’s Dominatrix has moved to a new website! Visit: http://www.writersdominatrix.com See you there!

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[Book excerpt] One Strange Kid: Basements and Bedtime Fears

[Book excerpt] One Strange Kid: Basements and Bedtime Fears

From the beginning, nothing about my life was ordinary. Then again, who has an ordinary life, anyway? Thus, there was nothing special about my arrival onto this mortal coil. In fact, I was yet another strange kid plopped on this planet, oblivious to anything and everything in the beginning. My life started out a bit differently than most kids. I was adopted at the age of six days old, the only…

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And the cradle (or bassinet) will rock...

And the cradle (or bassinet) will rock…

Most of you know I am the founder of Colorado Springs Paranormal Association (C.S.P.A) and my husband Paul and I are team leads. C.S.P.A. has existed since 2005, and over the years we’ve conducted 100+ investigations.   I can tell you that, years ago, we conducted an investigation here in the apartment complex where I am sitting now, where my daughter & son-in-law live. C.S.P.A. did, in fact,…

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We are staying at Golden Eagle for another month

We are staying at Golden Eagle for another month

Well, since FB won’t let me update the status on my pages for some silly reason, I’m posting here. Paul and I are going to stay at Golden Eagle RV Park & Campground for another month – through mid-August. We really enjoy it here! 😉

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Just for fun: full-time RVer bingo

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[Vlog 6.11.17] Night trip into Woodland Park, CO

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Meet Jade 2.0

Got a new car! Well, not a NEW car (it’s a 2000), but it’s a Subaru Outback in dark green and gold, which is the EXACT kind I’ve wanted for a decade! Great gas mileage, AWD, and runs great! 🙂 And yes, we still have the RV. This is an addition. And, as you might’ve guessed, having a vehicle that would be comfy for taking the dogs along was a MUST! Put the second row of seats down and there’s room…

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[Vlog 6.11.17] Night drive – Pike Nat’l Forest

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[Vlog 6.9.17] Updated itinerary

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Update: We have a reserved spot for a longer stay in Golden Eagle Campground, so we'll be here for a straight month.