Author Archives
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Promoting Books – Do Video Trailers Work?
When I go to a theater, I like watching the preview trailers, not only for potential interest in a coming attraction, but also for research. How do these trailers work to attract moviegoers? What is the allure? For movies, it’s… Read More ›
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How to Find a Great Literary Agent – Amanda Luedeke
How to Find a Great Literary Agent By Amanda Luedeke Not all agents are created equal Some agents are wonderful. They work hard, fight for their clients, and believe wholeheartedly in the power of words. They leverage their many industry… Read More ›
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The Scent of Her Soul: Part 3 – The Hero’s Tragic Loss
Content warning. This story is designed for adults and mature teens. It involves sex trafficking. Rape, drugs, and nudity are mentioned. There is no “on-screen” sex, but the aftermath of rape is on-screen, including the presence of nude, partially nude,… Read More ›
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Writing as if Compelled – The Passion and the Joy
For me, writing is an essential catharsis that satisfies my need to express unsolicited opinions in ways that convince people that they want to know what I’m thinking after all. Essential? Yes, indeed. I can’t “not write.” There is a… Read More ›
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Poetry Day – Dreams of the Dead
Dreams of the Dead Bryan Davis Distressing come the dreams of dirt-bound souls The cantor’s call of dirges in the dust They come too late to mollify their woes That time neglected turned their gold to rust A man’s regret… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Glorious Downfall and Blood Cure
It‘s critique group day! Pass around the candy, and let’s get stoked to provide lots of writing help. Because of all the critique submissions coming in, I am posting two today. If the rate continues, I will have to post… Read More ›
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Writing and Publishing News – Are Print Books Coming Back? Pippin’s Lament
Are print books making a comeback? – http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/65172-print-is-back.html During the past few years I have heard too many times that the ebook revolution will bring the sales of print books crashing down. Some have said that print books would go the… Read More ›
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The Most Important Characteristic of a Good Writer – Guest Post by Scott Appleton
When I was in my early teenage years I recognized that in the hearts of my peer group lay one major problem. That problem was pride. The pride of youth that came with the belief that we could achieve anything… Read More ›
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The Scent of Her Soul: Part 2 – The Sex Slave’s Hero
Content warning. This story is designed for adults and mature teens. It involves sex trafficking. Rape, drugs, and nudity are mentioned. There is no “on-screen” sex, but the aftermath of rape is on-screen, including the presence of nude, partially nude,… Read More ›
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The Seeking Soul – Trust and Acknowledge the Lord
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV) With the publication of Reapers, some have wondered why I… Read More ›