Year: 2020
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Successful Writers
Click on infographic to see enlarged version. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels
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MY FAVORITE SF&F SHOWS, PART 4
Even though I am fortunate enough to be working full time during this quarantine, I am not doing much after work except for grocery shopping. So I’ve been binging on these shows: Locke & Key Based on the graphic novels of the same name, a family moves back to a town where their ancestors are…
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Epic Characters: How to Create Them
Creating characters for your story may be the hardest part of writing. But it’s the most important. Infographic from the blog Something Delicious: A Creative Catalyst for the Writer’s Soul
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Friday’s Findings
Two days ago, I engaged in a Skype call with an illustrator who specializes in book covers for science fiction and fantasy novels. While we were on the call, he produced a rough sketch of what will become the cover of my current WIP novel, Oblivion’s Hope. Yesterday, he sent me the first draft. I’m…
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Author Interview: Willem Neill
Willem Neill, who hails from the city of Brisbane in Australia, just published his debut fantasy novel, Embered Soul. I’m currently reading it and enjoying it thoroughly. Thanks, Willem, for participating in my Author Interview series. How did you decide to become an author? I’ve always harboured a vivid imagination and a desire to escape…
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Author Interview: Kyle Alexander Romines
Although we live in the same city, Kyle and I have never had the chance to meet in person. He’s a prolific writer and I’ve read a couple of his fantasy, horror and science fiction books. I’m honored he responded to an interview for my blog. Check out his Amazon Author page. How did you…
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Did a little reading this morning
Swept off the back deck for the first time this spring. Going to enjoy the beautiful day and finish reading a book. Better than staying inside all weekend.
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Friday’s Findings
One of my former co-workers has more free time because he is quarantined at home. For the past few years, he has been telling me about the fantasy novel he’s been working no, but with his job and family, he hadn’t had much time to work on it. Now he’s been catching up on his…
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Friday’s Findings
During this period of COVID-19 crisis, each person who writes finds himself or herself in his own unique situation. Some are furloughed from work. Some are working at jobs considered essential. Some who write full-time already may not find their writing routine changed much. I am blessed to have a job during this time. Fortunately,…
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