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DevonEllington

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FT writer publishing under multiple names in fiction & nonfiction. Internationally-produced playwright & radio writer. Serial writer. Spent decades working backstage on Broadway and in film/tv production. Write for Llewellyn Worldwide Almanacs since 1994 (different byline). #pagan #tarot. Main website www.devonellingtonwork.com.
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TAPESTRY
Nina Bell Mysteries #1
Nina’s boyfriend tries to rob her of the $10K she’s delivering to her boss. When her boss winds up dead, Nina has to deal with love, lust, theatre, rock ‘n roll – and murder before the killer decides she’s expendable.

Digital edition $4.99
Print edition $13.99

UBL: https://books2read.com/u/mdEXwX

Green background with tapestry digital and print covers. Text: Tapestry, Nina Bell #1, a murdered boss, a sketchy boyfriend, a sexy detective. Add blackmail and it's a dangerous tapestry. $4.99 ebook, $13.99 print
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Some thoughts on "Connection Dynamics" over on the Goals, Dreams, and Resolutions site:
https://goalsdreamsresolutions.wordpress.com/2026/02/02/connection-dynamics/

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Community tarot Reading for the Week of Feb. 2, 2026, using The Enchanted Tarot by Amy Zerner and Monte Farber: https://cerridwenscottage.com/2026/02/02/community-tarot-for-the-week-of-february-2-2026/

pink background for 5 card reading on a purple cloth using The Enchanted Tarot. Center: The Chariot. Top: 6 Wands. Right: Judgment. bottom: 10 Swords. Left: Magician.
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Enter the world of the Nina Bell! The series begins in 1996, New York City. Nina’s a theatre graduate determined to make a life for herself in the arts, navigating the world of love, lust, theatre, rock ‘n roll – and murder!
The first two books, TAPESTRY and MURDER BELLS, are available on multiple digital channels for $4.99. Print editions $13.99.
https://ninabellmysteries.devonellingtonwork.com

Nina Bell Mysteries :Love Lust Theatre Rock ‘n Roll Murder NYC in the 90's htips://ninabellmysteries.devonellingtonwork.com
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Love, mystery, romance, comedy for the winter holidays

3 Novelettes!
3 genres!
99 cents each on your favorite digital channel!

https://www.devonellingtonwork.com/delectable-digital-delights/

Winter branches as the background for digital covers of "Just Jump in and Fly" and "The Ghost of Lockesley Hall" and "Strangers in the Snow." Text: Holiday shorts. Mystery, romance, comedy, warmth for the winter holidays. 99 cents each. https://www.devonellingtonwork.com/delectable-digital-delights/
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Topic Workbooks – Creative tools to streamline the “work” part, leaving more room for the “creative” part. Budget-friendly, available on multiple channels.

What’s a Topic Workbook? It’s a short, digital handbook. Each Workbook covers a specific topic. There are exercises, resources, and tips to help you in that topic.

These are available through multiple digital distributors at a budget friendly price.

https://www.devonellingtowkr.com/topic-workbooks/

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Nov. 13: Oldest work inspiring you:

The Oresteia by Aeschylus. The themes of betrayal and loyalty conintue to be relevant.

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Oct. 28: Have you ever edited another's work? Was it harder than editing your own?

I used to do both developmental and copy editing, but I no longer do so. It taught me how to catch out and learn from my own mistakes, and, most importantly NOT REPEAT THEM. Learn from a note and apply it moving forward, so the next piece doesn't contain the same errors.

Too many writers don't learn from the editing process & keep making the same weak choices over and over. They don't grow

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PS I'd also like to add that whether I'm editing or doing a read for someone who asked for opinions, my intent is to help them strengthen the work in their own vision and their own voice, NOT rewrite it as if it was mine.

There's a big difference in working within the writer's vision and rewriting to one's own.

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Sept. 30: Were you able to accomplish all your goals this month?

I never get the "all" done. But I kept on top of deadlined work without feeling overwhelmed (mostly -- I have 20 K due before going into residency on Thurs. with 4 fewer days than usual to do it).

It was a "good busy" month with lots of creative opportunties.

I wrote a short story that I really love, too.

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Trying to Stay on the Road: https://devonellington.wordpress.com/2025/09/23/tues-sept-23-2025-trying-to-stay-on-the-road/

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Headache Inducing: https://devonellington.wordpress.com/2025/09/16/tues-sept-16-2025-headache-inducing/

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Trying to Stay Cool-ish: https://devonellington.wordpress.com/2025/07/08/tues-july-8-2025-trying-to-stay-cool-ish/

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