This post is the first revealing of the final cover for Omega Dragon. Sites like Amazon have shown a preliminary cover, but that one lacks a few changes, and it is merely half of the entire image. For the first… Read More ›
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Writing Tips – Why I Avoid Writing in Present Tense
I don’t have a guest post today, so I am providing an opinion piece on writing in present tense. An opinion piece? Yes, I decided to introduce it this way, because this is not a lesson on writing rules. It… Read More ›
The Scent of Her Soul: Part 6 – The Crisis is Coming
Content warning. This story is designed for adults and mature teens. It involves sex trafficking and mentions rape, drugs, and nudity. There is no “on-screen” sex, but the aftermath of rape is on-screen, including the presence of nude, partially nude,… Read More ›
Reapers 2 – And a Special Offer
I am now working on the second book in the Reapers Trilogy. The tentative title is Beyond the Gateway. At some point, I will be posting story development updates on Tuesdays, much like I have with The Scent of Her… Read More ›
The Scent of Her Soul: Part 5 – Escape with Amy
Content warning. This story is designed for adults and mature teens. It involves sex trafficking and mentions rape, drugs, and nudity. There is no “on-screen” sex, but the aftermath of rape is on-screen, including the presence of nude, partially nude,… Read More ›
Critique Group – The Reluctant Shaman and The Rule of Olympus
Are you ready to critique? Ready or not, here are two new submissions to consider. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submissions below. Don’t feel like you need to critique both… Read More ›
Book Preview – Omega Dragon Chapter One
Click the link below to read the first chapter of Omega Dragon, book four in the Children of the Bard series. This cover image is not the final version. The final will be similar with some enhancements. Read the chapter… Read More ›
Increase Character Conflict – Guest Post by Camy Tang
Here are some tips for making a bland or episodic story more interesting by introducing deep character conflicts. Sometimes, a writer will get feedback that the characters are unlikable or uninteresting, or the story is only “okay.” This is usually… Read More ›
The Scent of Her Soul: Part 4 – Finding Amy
Content warning. This story is designed for adults and mature teens. It involves sex trafficking and mentions rape, drugs, and nudity. There is no “on-screen” sex, but the aftermath of rape is on-screen, including the presence of nude, partially nude,… Read More ›
Critique Group – Voyage and The Raindrop Race
Are you ready to critique? Ready or not, here are two new submissions to consider. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submissions below. Don’t feel like you need to critique both… Read More ›