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Author: Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott

Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott has over 30+ years (1981) advertising and graphic design experience, designing over 300 books (digital and print) through FirstStepsPublishing.com (@FirstStepPub (twitter)). The author of several step-by-step guides and tutorials she also provides free tips, videos, advice and tutorials on self-publishing on UnrulyGuides.com.
Maximizing Safety: The Power of 21-Character Passwords

Maximizing Safety: The Power of 21-Character Passwords

The difficulty of decoding a 21-character password depends on several factors, including the complexity of the password, the encryption or hashing algorithm used to secure it, and the resources available to the hacker. Let’s examine these factors: Password Complexity: A 21-character password can range from extremely secure to relatively vulnerable, depending on its composition. A password that uses a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters is significantly harder to crack than one composed of simple, predictable…

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Story Prompt: The False Flag

Story Prompt: The False Flag

Good Monday everyone. It’s a muggy and foggy morning—perfect for penning thoughts, warming up with tea, and connecting with all of you Today’s prompt from WD struck a chord with me, and I wanted to share why. I’ve been revisiting my Middle Grade book, which, to be frank, has been feeling a bit too predictable. But then I remembered a line from the Goosebumps Movie that RL Stein himself loved (and wished he’d thought of it.) In the film, RL…

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Elizabeth Gilbert pulls forthcoming 2024 novel set in Siberia

Elizabeth Gilbert pulls forthcoming 2024 novel set in Siberia

Elizabeth Gilbert’s anticipated novel, The Snow Forest, was due to release in February 2024. The cover had just been revealed on national TV and pre-orders were open when the one-star Goodreads reviews started to pour in. Why? Because the novel is set in Siberia, and some Ukrainian readers were alleging the novel romanticizes Russia, even though they had not read the book. (The book centers around a family in the 1930s that finds refuge from the Soviet government in the…

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Story Circle: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone

Story Circle: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone

The following is derived from Dan Harmon’s Story Circle. Below, the  “Circle” is applied to the book “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Harry Potter, Book 1, Story Circle: A Character’s Zone of Comfort or Familiarity: Harry Potter is an ordinary boy, living a miserable life with his cruel aunt, uncle, and cousin in the Dursley’s house. They Desire / Want Something: Harry yearns for escape and to know more about his deceased parents, whom he barely remembers. They Enter…

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Children’s Book: Guide for Lonely kids

Children’s Book: Guide for Lonely kids

Check out the latest book layout and cover I created for Christy Lynn Anana’s  book, “Guide for Lonely Kids.” This captivating piece is the fourth book in the  “I Am Healing” book series on Amazon. Each vibrant page is a blend of two to five meticulously crafted images, courtesy of the MidJourney AI program. With the assistance of this cutting-edge technology, I was able to curate scenes tailored to my specifications.