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Scene Zine_Character Interviews

Rebecca E. Schmuck

Published on: 04/05/2026

Meet Ellie Carter & Cass Morgan! A Scene Zine featuring the characters of author Pirela L. Cross.

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When Trash Becomes Art and Art Becomes Trash: When Your Editor Tells You to Start Cutting

Rebecca E. Schmuck

Published on: 15/04/2026

What happens when an editor’s 'process' destroys the soul of your story? From a traumatic college art class to the world of professional manuscript reviews, learn why protecting your Artist’s Intent is the most important part of the forge. Don't let your masterpiece become a collage.

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Holly Day

Rebecca E. Schmuck

Published on: 25/12/2025

Holly Day doesn't do Christmas, and she certainly doesn't believe in miracles. But when she meets her new neighbor, Steve Claws, she realizes that some names—and some hearts—are destined to collide. Read this award-winning holiday short story by Rebecca E. Schmuck!

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Teen Dreams Zine

Rebecca E. Schmuck

Published on: 28/11/2025

Diving back decades, my 'Teen Dream Zine,' is a small sample of my adolescent poetry. It’s a messy, heartfelt reminder that every writer has a beginning, and every raw draft deserves a forgemaster's guidance. Forge ahead, wordsmith!

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