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Author Interview: D. Wallace Peach (Part 2 of 2)
Posted on June 23, 2019 Leave a Comment
I had the pleasure of chatting with D. Wallace Peach, whose books, including the ‘Shattered Sea’ duology, are available to buy now on Amazon. This is part two of that interview.
Author Interview: D. Wallace Peach (Part 1 of 2)
Posted on June 16, 2019 3 Comments
I had the pleasure of chatting with D. Wallace Peach, whose books, including the ‘Shattered Sea’ duology, are available to buy now on Amazon. This is part one of our interview. Don’t forget to check back next week for part two!
5 Signs You Should Quit Reading That Novel
Posted on June 9, 2019 1 Comment
If you’re reading a novel you’re not too sure about, here’s a few warning signs that it might be time to abandon it altogether, randomly illustrated with Star Trek gifs.
#NewPost #amwriting #amreading #reading #fiction #stories #novels
10 Great Book Reviews
Posted on April 14, 2019 7 Comments
Today I’ve decided to share a few book reviews I’ve read from my fellow bloggers over the last few days.
6 Things I’ve Learned About Writing Fiction
Posted on March 31, 2019 3 Comments
Today I’ve decided to share a brief selection of some of the lessons I’ve learned over the years which I think has helped to make me a better writer.
Book Review: Steelheart
Posted on March 10, 2019 Leave a Comment
There are two things I really like: Brandon Sanderson and superhero stories, so when I heard that Sanderson had written a series of superhero stories, I knew I had found my next book.
Why Your Fantastic Story Idea Has To Die
Posted on March 3, 2019 Leave a Comment
If you want my advice, you’ll treat your idea as a profane thing from the very moment it’s conceived. It is not sacred. It is not too beautiful to die. Frankly, it’s probably not as clever as you thought.
Super Snappy Speed Reviews: Children’s Edition (vol. 2)
Posted on February 17, 2019 Leave a Comment
These reviews reflect nothing but my own personal opinions and impressions, sliced, diced and shredded into a few short sentences. The books I have selected have nothing in common, save the fact that they are all fictional stories for very young children.
5 Useful Fiction and Writing Blogs
Posted on February 10, 2019 2 Comments
Instead of sharing individual posts, I’m sharing links to whole blog sites that I find myself returning to again and again, either because they’re full of useful tips and resources or because they’re just plain enjoyable to read.
How to Help Your Audience Suspend Disbelief
Posted on February 3, 2019 Leave a Comment
You as the writer have a responsibility to write a story which makes it easy for the audience to suspend their disbelief…. The issue is not one of what is possible. The issue is of what is likely.
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