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Author: Julie DeFisher

Twitch Name: author_juliedefisher

Discord Name: pk_ice04

About: West TN Author that writes a little bit of everything. Host of the Hold My Pen Promptcast, mechanic/ gearhead. Genres include but are not limited to Shifter (4 Queens for 4 Kings series), Mafia (Double-Edged series), and coming soon Thriller (Marked by Silence)


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  • How do authors get featured in the spotlight?

    Authors are selected based on their engagement with our community, quality of submitted works, and unique storytelling voices. We review submissions weekly and reach out to those who align with our platform’s mission.
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    Yes, all writers—whether new or experienced—are welcome to submit their pieces following our prompt guidelines. Submissions are read on our weekly streams and considered for future features.
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    We accept a variety of genres including fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Works should be original and align with the themes of our current writing prompts or community interests.
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