...or hey, I am going to release my first book! MY FIRST NOVEL!!! Yup, my first novel is set to be released Dec. 6, and I am just a LITTLE nervous. Just a little. Nothing to worry about here. I got this. I'm cool. I'm calm. I'm- Who am I kidding? I can't concentrate on… Continue reading Did you know I have a book launch party?
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Getting back in the saddle
...Or how I am getting back in to the swing of things with my writing and other things. Writing, for me, is like someone trying to break into acting. It's tough, competitive, and when you finally make it, you can add a title to your name. The most important thing about being an aspiring author… Continue reading Getting back in the saddle
Paranormal Preservation Society
...Or Chronicles of a Teenage Werewolf png from pixabay Remember a long, long, time ago in a galaxy far... Wait, wrong story. Remember back on Challenge Day: 6 when I took a writing prompt from a tweet to a rough story fragment? Well, I am expanding that a bit. My brain decided it was time… Continue reading Paranormal Preservation Society
The Day the US was no More
The Journal of Merriana Whitmore Date: March 1, 2070 I can remember vividly the day everything fell apart and the United States was no more. It didn’t happen overnight, but it didn’t stop people from being surprised when D.C. had its last gasp and the country as we knew it ceased to be. It all… Continue reading The Day the US was no More
No More United States?
...or an exercise in world building. Reshaping the world The thing about fiction writing is that you can make your own mythos and lore. This often leads to reshaping existing maps or making new ones. In my case, it's both. My sci-fi/fantasy series starts in our world in the not-so-distant future and is linked to… Continue reading No More United States?
Getting Back in the Saddle…
Yes, I know I haven't been posting squat. This is a little post to let you know what's in store for you guys in the future. Hang on to your hats! Gaming If you look on the right side, you will find a streaming schedule for games. This will start on Sunday. I am going… Continue reading Getting Back in the Saddle…
Story Idea…Survival
Welcome to story time. This is the part of my brain that comes up with random stories, often without a direction, that pop into my head. If I don't write them down, I am prone to forgetting them. So, I hope you enjoy. As he opened his eyes, the splitting headache reminded him of his… Continue reading Story Idea…Survival
The Great Cookie Caper: Part Two
Nigel walked into the kitchen as Jean was placing the first tray of cookies in the oven, “Jean, love, you know the little sneaks are at it again.” She chuckled, “I’m making the ‘grown-up’ treats today, Nigel. It stands to reason we need to keep a close eye out. Kevin is always looking to snitch… Continue reading The Great Cookie Caper: Part Two
Writer’s Corner: How to Keep Your Characters Straight
So, you want to write a novel and you’re wondering how to get all the characters you inevitably want to introduce straight, and keep them straight, thus keeping continuity. We’ve discussed an outline in another post, and that is a way to keep the story from tripping over itself, but how do you keep all… Continue reading Writer’s Corner: How to Keep Your Characters Straight
Character Spotlight, Jonathan Randall
By the time I got finished talking to Mrs. Randall, she looked out the window and smiled, “Looks like my husband is finished with his project for the day. He’s outside if you still want to interview him. He can be a little rough around the edges.” ”Duly noted, Ma’am, but I was told to… Continue reading Character Spotlight, Jonathan Randall
