What follows are rough drafts of some biographical work a friend and I did on Arthur Rowland, my grandfather. I’ve left the writing the way I found it – flawed and authentic. Maybe there’s a story here, who knows. Enjoy Arthur J. Rowland was born …
Read MoreMake a difference – #Review what you #read.
Hi all, There are many authors out there like myself who have forgone the traditional publishing route in favor of independently distributing our work. I made the decision to publish independently because smaller presses couldn’t do much for me that I couldn’t do myself. Instead …
Read MoreFantastic journey (A Fantasy Writer and Reader Prompt) #amreading (Michelle Reads)
The Fantasy Readers and Writers Group challenged me with a question: What do you like about / look for the most in fantasy books? This prompt made me realize something: I haven’t read many fantasy books at all (a problem I am working …
Read MoreFrom the masters themselves: A list of some #darkquotes. #melville #conrad #poe #hawthorne #frankherbert
Kindness is the beginning of cruelty. -Frank Herbert To attempt seeing Truth without knowing Falsehood. It is the attempt to see the Light without knowing the Darkness. It cannot be. -Frank Herbert . . . for there is no folly of the beast of the …
Read MoreDon’t Feed the Trolls! (A Fantasy Writer and Reader Prompt) #amwriting #trolls #writingadvice
“Do not engage reviewers who leave a bad review. Accept it and move on.” Dani-Lyn Alexander I have had mixed luck engaging critics with thoughtful discussion. Many will appreciate the author considering their gripes and suggestions. Others — many others — will treat any engagement …
Read More#BookLoversDay – Free copy of Ravens in the Sky now through August 12.
Hi all, in honor of #BookLoversDay I am providing free copies of Ravens in the Sky @ https://goo.gl/3Nd0FV using the Coupon Code: ND73M. Offer is good now through Aug. 12th. If you enjoy the book please consider purchasing a copy on Amazon. Thanks!
Read MoreSee how it all begins. First three chapters available free @Inkitt.
Inkitt’s fantasy contest runs through August 10th. Check out my submission here. The submission is the first (full) story arc of an adventure that is as undefinable as it is game-changing. Very proud and thankful for the positive reviews garnered thus far! What better way …
Read MoreA meal for Mom
Maybe two days before she became completely bed-ridden, I sat nearby while mom rested on the couch. I spent a while working on the sequel to RITS and came across a spot that required a short description of a meal. Knowing full well she hadn’t …
Read MoreReviews of the Ravens in the Sky excerpt on Inkitt.com
Submitting the first three chapters of Ravens in the Sky to Inkitt.com has been a blessing. The feedback has been nothing short of amazing and I appreciate any constructive criticism offered. What they are saying “I think the setting feels much like a character in …
Read MoreNotes and stuff 7/18/15
Ravens in the Sky continues to receive great feedback. After a near miss last time out, the opening chapters of RITS have been submitted to another writing contest. This contest description aligns better with the material present. Views, votes, reviews all help my chances. Ethereal …
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