Month: June 2018
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My Reading: Past, Present and Future 06.14.18
I haven’t done much reading or writing this week because I’ve been wrapping up some home remodeling. It started in February and culminated with the re-purposing of a walk-in closet into my new writing/graphic design studio. For 17 years, I rarely spent time in this walk-in closet. It’s much smaller than my old studio that…
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Author Interview: Nick Yetto
Nick Yetto and I follow each other on Twitter and I couldn’t help noticing the unusual cover design of his book Sommelier of Deformity. The book is coming out in July and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. How did you decide to become an author? I don’t remember a time when I didn’t…
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Considering Iain Banks, Again
NOTE: Five years ago today, Iain Banks passed away. He still is one of my favorite authors of space opera. His Culture books are beloved by many and Amazon is developing them into a video series for Amazon Prime. On the fifth anniversary of his death, I am running a blog post from 2013 where…
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Friday’s Findings 06.08.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: 8 Ways to Increase Your Writing Prowess 4 Networking Strategies for Authors Who Hate Networking Writing Is Not Hard Four Pillars Linking Character to Plot Does Your Writing Pass The “Slow Read” Test? Explore the Consortium …
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Author Interview: Teri Polen
I met Teri at the Kentuckian Author Event in May. Teri discovered the Harry Potter books through a friend. It opened up a whole new world to her and she hasn’t looked back … How did you decide to become an author? I never consciously decided to become an author. I’ve always been an avid…
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My Reading: Past, Present and Future 06.05.18
Past: Embers of War (ebook) by Gareth L. Powell This review may contain minor spoilers. I’ve been hankering for a fresh, new space opera series, so when I saw Embers of War by Gareth L. Powell on more than one list of “upcoming science fiction books to check out”, I figured it had to give…
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Friday’s Findings 06.01.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: One Is Always Writing or Should be Writing 5 Steps to Ensure Your Novel is a Bestseller in its Genre How to Avoid Flat Characters How to Write a Book When You’ve Got Writer’s Block 5 Productivity Tips: Avoid Distractions And Write More Explore the Consortium…
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