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A short conversation with Aria Ligi
Hammer of God was first conceived as I was writing a screenplay for a character whose personal angst was a kind of mirror to my own. Charlotte, who is the protagonist of the titular poem on page one and is referred to on page… Continue Reading “A short conversation with Aria Ligi”
Is Love the answer? by Kurt Brindley
Is Love the answer? by Kurt Brindley There’s a rather talkative pigheaded brute of a character in my latest release, a dark, violent thriller called THE GOOD KILL, whose name is Rick, Happy, Henderson. Happy is an unscrupulous thug of a security guard for an… Continue Reading “Is Love the answer? by Kurt Brindley”
Evolving as a Writer by Dennis Scheel
Evolving as a Writer by Dennis Scheel As a writer, we all learn a good deal by reading other people’s work, but we must not forget the old rule of experience. The more that we write, the more used to it, we can… Continue Reading “Evolving as a Writer by Dennis Scheel”
A CONVERSATION WITH LISA SHUMATE
A CONVERSATION WITH LISA SHUMATE AUTHOR OF ALWAYS AND NEVER 20 TRUTHS TO A HAPPY HEART AND ALWAYS AND NEVER: 20 TRUTHS TO A HAPPY HEART: THE COMPANION JOURNAL Q) What inspired you to write Always and Never 20 Truths for a Happy Heart… Continue Reading “A CONVERSATION WITH LISA SHUMATE”
You Can’t Get There From Here by Greg Schezinger
You Can’t Get There From Here by Greg Schezinger Author’s commentary I remember reading somewhere years ago, a tale about a Chinese warlord in ancient times who feared assassination so much that he constructed an elaborate fortress in order to prevent it. His stronghold… Continue Reading “You Can’t Get There From Here by Greg Schezinger”
Don’t rely on the internet for marketing by Richie Billing
Don’t rely on the internet for marketing by Richie Billing A Fantasy Writers’ Handbook has been out for nearly three weeks and I’ve at last had a chance to reflect on the experience of putting it all together and attempting to get it out… Continue Reading “Don’t rely on the internet for marketing by Richie Billing”
My Dream Catcher Story by Chris Stevenson
My Dream Catcher Story by Chris Stevenson It all started here. This iconic item, which is rightfully ingrained in Indian lore, is a dream symbol respected by the culture that created it. It is mystifying, an enigma that that prods the imagination.
Bringing Down the House: Book Launch at Home by Pamela Becker
Bringing Down the House: Book Launch at Home by Pamela Becker “What kind of party are you going to have?” a friend asked. It hadn’t occurred to me to make a party. But she was right. Publishing my first novel Memoirs of a False… Continue Reading “Bringing Down the House: Book Launch at Home by Pamela Becker “
If you’re born a lemon-head, make lemonade by John Manchester
If you’re born a lemon-head, make lemonade. I. Growing up my parents often smiled, saying, “You’re so smart!” It gave me a warm sensation in the pit of my stomach. Yet around the time I got to the point in school where they gave… Continue Reading “If you’re born a lemon-head, make lemonade by John Manchester “
