Colleen M. Story

Untangling the Web (and What Fear Has to Do With It)

Colleen — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:58:52 +0000

Last weekend, I had the joy of leading a live workshop at our local bookstore called “Untangle Your Procrastination Web.” It was one of those rare events that reminded me why I love connecting in person—real people, stories, and laughter about how tangled our best intentions can get. The groupContinue Reading

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How to Reignite Creativity by Bringing Play Back into Your Life

Colleen — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:33:07 +0000

You too can reignite your creativity! Last week, I spent an afternoon at a local high school talking with a group of creative writing students about what makes a good antagonist. At first, they were polite and a little reserved. You could feel that quiet self-consciousness that hangs in theContinue Reading

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A Day to Remember: My Colorado Book Signing

Colleen — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:01:52 +0000

There’s something special about walking into a bookstore and seeing your book on display, but what makes it unforgettable is the people who show up to celebrate with you. Last week in Colorado, I had the joy of holding a book signing, and I’m still smiling about it. There wereContinue Reading

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Books Like The Midas Legacy You’ll Love Reading Next

Colleen — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:00:30 +0000

If The Midas Legacy swept you into a world of gods, kings, and cursed bloodlines, you’re probably craving your next fix of historical fantasy. The best books in this genre blend real-world history with myth, magic, and fate-driven characters caught in world-shifting conflicts. Below are 10 more books I foundContinue Reading

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Cover Reveal! The Gimirri Invasion, Book II in The Midas Legacy

Colleen — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:00:13 +0000

The time has come! The Gimirri Invasion, Book II in The Midas Legacy series, has a stunning new cover, and I’m beyond excited to share it with you. This book is an intense, mythic journey filled with war, betrayal, and fate-defying choices—and now, the cover reflects that power more than ever.Continue Reading

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The Curse of King Midas Awarded Again!

Colleen — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:18:14 +0000

Exciting news! The Curse of King Midas has just been awarded the Silver Medal in the Reader Views Literary Awards! This marks the third honor this book has received, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share this moment with you. What Are the Reader Views Literary Awards? The ReaderContinue Reading

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How Much Does a Book Cover Cost?

Colleen — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:41 +0000

If you’ve ever wondered how much it costs to create a book cover, the answer is: more than you’d expect! A book cover is just one piece of the publishing puzzle, but it’s a big one—and if you do it right, often an expensive one. Many people assume you justContinue Reading

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The Cimmerians: The Real-Life Invaders Behind “The Gimirri Invasion”

Colleen — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:00:44 +0000

The year is roughly 700 B.C. In a world of warring kingdoms and rising empires, one nomadic group made a name for themselves as an unstoppable force: the Cimmerians. Known as “Gimirri” by the Assyrians, these warriors struck fear into the hearts of kings, from Urartu to Phrygia. But whoContinue Reading

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Midas Recognized in Reader’s Favorite International Book Awards

Colleen — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:53:01 +0000

I’m so excited to share that The Curse of King Midas was recently awarded the bronze medal in the Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards (Fiction-Mythology)! After all the work that went into this story, it feels really gratifying to have it recognized in this way. Here’s a little of whatContinue Reading

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Real King Midas

Colleen — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:00:15 +0000

You’ve likely heard the story of the mythological King Midas and his touch of gold. The Greeks made the character famous in this oft-told tale, which in modern times has been used to teach children the negative consequences of being too greedy. But there are many things about this characterContinue Reading

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