While I’m not a big fan of romance novels, I don’t mind them nearly as much when the characters are gritty and preternatural creatures are involved, downplaying the sappiness associated with most novels where the word romance is used. Paranormal romance novels are the next big thing and filling the bookstore shelves in record numbers.Continue reading “URBAN FANTASY HAS ROOTS”
Category Archives: Writing
THERE’S NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN
When I was a child, my grandmother told me one day, “There’s nothing new under the sun.” At first I didn’t understand what she meant. Later, as I got a little older I refused to believe her, and was determined to prove her wrong. Finally, when I began focusing on my career as a writer,Continue reading “THERE’S NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN”
BURNING THE MIDDLE GROUND BLOG TOUR WITH L ANDREW COOPER
Title: Burning the Middle Ground Author: L. Andrew Cooper Publisher: BlackWyrm ISBN: 978-1-61318-138-6 Binding: Paperback Pages: 330 Available @: Amazon and Barnes & Noble Today I have the pleasure of Spotlighting in my blog, writer L Andrew Cooper! His debut novel is titled, “Burning the Middle Ground.” L Andrew Cooper is a writer at BlackWyrm Publishing,Continue reading “BURNING THE MIDDLE GROUND BLOG TOUR WITH L ANDREW COOPER”
STAR TREK FRANCHISE DISCUSSION:
To boldly go where we already boldly went before, while giving a dying franchise a shot in the arm! THIS ISN’T A REVIEW OF THE STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS FILM!!! I saw a special screening of Star Trek: Into Darkness, prior to its official debut and while I really enjoyed the film and got a little moreContinue reading “STAR TREK FRANCHISE DISCUSSION:”
BOOK REVIEW: ALPHA INSTINCT by KATIE REUS (MOON SHIFTER SERIES #1)
Review: Alpha Instinct by Katie Reus (Moon Shifter series #1) Genre: Paranormal Romance Date published: February 7 2012 Publisher: Signet Mass Market Paperback 368 pages Other formats available: eBook, Kindle, Nook The vast majority of Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy novels center on vampires. Vampires are HOT! But what about the Lycan, sometimes known as the ShifterContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: ALPHA INSTINCT by KATIE REUS (MOON SHIFTER SERIES #1)”
THE REWARDS OF WRITING
When I first started seriously pursuing my writing goals some three years ago, my life changed in ways that at the time I could have never imagined. Over the years, relationships formed with some very amazing people, who I never would have had the honor of knowing otherwise. My writing skills have improved and I’mContinue reading “THE REWARDS OF WRITING”
THE ROAD MORE OR LESS TRAVELED…ALONE
Creating the elusive perfect story is a solitary endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. The art of writing or the mere pursuit of it is an infinite journey of self-discovery. Writers draw from their various life experiences to tell stories which speak of who they are and where they’re from.Continue reading “THE ROAD MORE OR LESS TRAVELED…ALONE”
HOW TO CREATE A WRITER’S PLATFORM AND WHY?
As writers, we’re inclined to devote much of our time in the pursuit of our main objective and that’s to write. Most writers make lousy business people, unless their background is in a business related field. We are imaginative people who have a passion to create, so we tend to be oblivious to the businessContinue reading “HOW TO CREATE A WRITER’S PLATFORM AND WHY?”
WRITERS WORKSHOP OF SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
My publisher, Seventh Star Press is proud to announce that Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy, an incredible book by editor Michael Knost, is now available in eBook format, with print availability in trade paperback due on Wednesday. This release features contributions from a sensational list of writers such as Neil Gaiman, Orson Scott Card,Continue reading “WRITERS WORKSHOP OF SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY”
ARE YOU A WRITER?
Are you a writer and if so, why do you write and what do you write? Are you a starry eyed reader who thinks that the writing life is an exclusive society of posh, well to-do people who revel in success? These are serious questions you must ask yourself if you dare to write. IContinue reading “ARE YOU A WRITER?”
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