Writing

INDIANA WRITERS CENTER CLASSES FOR SPRING SEMESTER 2023

Greetings and Salutations my friends! Amazingly we are quarter into 2023 and SPRING HAS ARRIVED! I’m extremely excited to share my upcoming Indiana Writers Center Class Schedule for Spring Semester 2023! Please see the links below: Course Information Elements of Fiction 2.0: Discounted BundleInstructor: John F. AllenDates: 4 Wednesdays: May 03, 17, 31, June 14 2023Time: 7:00-10:00 PM ESTLocation: ZoomNonmemberContinue reading “INDIANA WRITERS CENTER CLASSES FOR SPRING SEMESTER 2023”

INDIANA WRITERS CENTER CLASSES FOR WINTER SEMESTER 2023

INDIANA WRITERS CENTER CLASSES FOR WINTER SEMESTER 2023
Greetings and Salutations my friends!

We’ve entered a BRAND-NEW YEAR, full of growth and promise. I’m excited to share my upcoming Indiana Writers Center Class Schedule for Winter/Spring Semester 2023!

The Basics of Writing Speculative Fiction Class offered through Indiana Writers Center on 7/21

Greetings all! I will be teaching The Basics of Writing Speculative Fiction Class on Thursday, July 21st online via Zoom, for Indiana Writers Center (see info below). Course Information Instructor: John F. Allen Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022 Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Location: Zoom Nonmember Price: $75.00 (login to see your membership price) Are you interested in adding some fantastical elementsContinue reading “The Basics of Writing Speculative Fiction Class offered through Indiana Writers Center on 7/21”

Indiana Marion County Public Library 2021 Summer Reading Program, to Feature classes by John F. Allen Author!

Hey Indy Residents! Are you interested in learning more about Speculative Fiction and supporting your local libraries? If so, IMCPL & Indiana Writers Center have collaborated to present IMCPL’s 2021 Summer Reading Program! I will be teaching a Basics of Writing Speculative Fiction course at various library branches throughout the month of July! Discover anContinue reading “Indiana Marion County Public Library 2021 Summer Reading Program, to Feature classes by John F. Allen Author!”

The Best is Yet to Come, the New Short Story Collection by John F. Allen Cover Reveal!

Seventh Star Press is proud to reveal the new cover art by Enggar Adirasa for the new short story collection The Best is Yet to Come by John F. Allen! A Kindle pre-order window is now open, so reserve a copy today! The Best Is Yet to Come will be available in print and eBook formats on October 17th!Continue reading “The Best is Yet to Come, the New Short Story Collection by John F. Allen Cover Reveal!”

TRAJECTORIES: STORIES OF EXPLORATION

Coming Spring 2016 from Hydra Publications: An anthology featuring my short story, “The Adventures of Star Blazer” and stories by AMAZING authors such as: Brad R. Torgersen, Marianne J. Dyson, Bud Sparhawk and others, edited by Science Fiction legend, Dave Creek!. Order from Amazon/Kindle, Barnes and Noble/Nook, from the publisher or order signed copies directlyContinue reading “TRAJECTORIES: STORIES OF EXPLORATION”

EXPLORING FICTION FORMS

EXPLORING WHEN, HOW AND WHY I USE CERTAIN FICTION FORMS Most people are familiar with the fiction forms of novels and short stories. However, there are three other forms which exist and are on the rise amongst many writers these days; the novella, the novelette and flash fiction. While none of these threeContinue reading “EXPLORING FICTION FORMS”

AUTHOR RJ SULLIVAN GUEST BLOG POST

In my writer’s journey I was blessed to have met a very talented author, who also became a good friend. I am honored to present to you here in this guest blog, without further ado…RJ Sullivan! Hello, and thanks very much to my good friend the incredibly talented, John F. Allen, for having meContinue reading “AUTHOR RJ SULLIVAN GUEST BLOG POST”

INCONJUNCTION SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY CONVENTION 2014 IS THIS COMING WEEKEND!!!

Inconjunction Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention 2014 is being held on the east side of Indianapolis, this Fourth of July weekend! It’s an awesome local event celebrating all things within the speculative fiction realms. This year I’m attending as part of the Speculative Fiction Guild (SFG) and we’re hitting the con in a big way. Continue reading “INCONJUNCTION SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY CONVENTION 2014 IS THIS COMING WEEKEND!!!”

THE GOD KILLERS GETS A FIVE STAR REVIEW! PLEASE JOIN IN ON THE LIVE CHAT GOING ON NOW!!!

Author John F. Allen Interview and Amazon Gift Card Contest LIVE NOW!!! CLICK HERE: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=77136 Sponsored by BITTEN BY BOOKS _________________________________________________________________________________ The God Killers by John F. Allen CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REVIEW: http://bittenbybooks.com/the-god-killers-by-john-f-allen/ “John F. Allen has a splendid and solid debut on his hands. If you are a fan of Jane Yellowrock andContinue reading “THE GOD KILLERS GETS A FIVE STAR REVIEW! PLEASE JOIN IN ON THE LIVE CHAT GOING ON NOW!!!”