tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91738155381666551262024-09-09T15:11:33.362-07:00Writer TShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06674977759698297590noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173815538166655126.post-82193167681059325282013-02-04T10:36:00.001-08:002013-02-04T10:36:10.165-08:00

I've created a new version of the cover, I brightened up the cover a bit, and enlarged the font. I'd appreciate any feedback.

Writer TShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06674977759698297590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173815538166655126.post-14569579488161857742013-02-02T18:43:00.001-08:002013-02-02T18:43:54.862-08:00

I'm making progress on my paranormal romance story, "Trumpet Of Dixie", and I'm hoping to have it published next month. I just finished designing a cover, and I would like some feedback. If you have any feedback on the cover, I would certainly appreciate it.

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Research is definitely necessary for some writing. We need to check historical and factual details to make our stories realistic or at least plausible. Where research becomes dangerous, though, is when we get so involved in it, that we sacrifice writing time. Lately, I've been doing some research on the Battle Of Vicksburg for my story "Trumpet Of Dixie". I needed to know which regiments were

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It's the beginning of a new year, and time to set goals and resolutions, and to look forward. But... looking back at 2012, I realize I have not accomplished any of my goals for that year. I had set goals to write a certain number of short stories, novelettes, and novels. How far did I get? I got a few thousand words written, and a few story ideas. So, this year, before I start setting my goals,

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It's somewhat strange... I normally write fantasy, and I want to write science fiction as well. I'm not crazy about paranormal romance, but lately I've had an idea for a paranormal romance story. The idea has been simmering in my head for the past few days, and I started doing some historical research for the background of the story this morning. I'm hoping to have the story written in a week or

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Wow, where has 2012 gone? Here it is already the end of August. Summer is almost over, and in just a few months, we'll be saying goodbye to 2012, and greeting 2013. So, at the beginning of the year, I had a lot of goals for my writing, I was going to write a certain number of short stories, novellas, and novels during this year. So far this year I've written... nothing. That's right, nothing.

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So, as of right now, this will be the cover for my short story, "Arrow Of Vengeance".  I could really use some feedback on the cover, what works, what doesn't. Please feel free to let me know what you think.

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Some people need a pat on the back now and then. They are motivated by positive reinforcement. When they accomplish something, some encouraging words are all they need to keep on accomplishing things. Other people, however, need a kick in the ass to get something done. I don't mean that they should be torn a new one, or chewed out. But what they need to get something accomplished, and to keep on

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All you'll ever see is my shadow. All you'll feel of me is a cold breeze. All you'll hear of me is a whisper in the night. The barest scent of death is in the air. By the time you know I'm there- I'm gone. The only signs that I was ever there... A growing darkness, A spreading chill, And two drops of red.

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Some writers fully outline their entire book before they start writing, others just start with an idea, and start writing from there. There are certainly advantages and disadvantages to both. Personally, when I write, I just start with an idea of the story that I want to tell, but I don't sit down and write out an outline first. I usually just sit down and write. Without the rigid structure of

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Last night, for some reason, my mind wandered back, a long time ago, to the first piece of fiction I wrote. It was way back in Kindergarten, when our teacher gave us an assignment to write a short piece involving eggs. Everyone's work was compiled into a book, and everyone got a copy of it. I have no idea if my mom still has it, sitting up in the attic or something. Anyhow, I can still remember

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One question I've seen come up, and a question that I often have myself is... "Is my story really original?" That's a valid question. After all, how many stories have been written over the course of history? Probably millions. It is quite possible that stories similar to yours have been written, not just once, but many times. If so, then how can your story be original. The answer is easy. Your

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VAMPIRE'S KISS You sense me hiding. From the shadows I stalk. You try to avoid me. As closer I get, the faster you walk. You try to flee. You try to hide. Yet within a heartbeat, I'm there at your side. You stare deep, Deep into my eyes. You cannot move, Your whole body paralyzed. Your neck is exposed. With one single bite. Your blood flows to me, As you hold me tight. You thrill to my touch

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2012 is finally here. My wife and I were certainly blessed in 2011. We had a chance to go on a Mediterranean cruise, and my new nephew was brought into the world just before Christmas. At the same time, 2011 was a year that we were sorely tested. Income dropped severely, while at the same time expenses went up. I was diagnosed with diabetes in September, and in November, my wife suffered a

Writer TShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06674977759698297590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173815538166655126.post-63215313711225478382011-12-20T10:22:00.000-08:002011-12-20T10:22:37.444-08:00

This is what I'm currently working on. It's a short story, possibly a novelette, called Arrow Of Vengeance. The story is about a disgraced and washed up archer, called upon to undertake a critical mission, which could save the entire kingdom. I hope to have this story done by the end of the year. From there, I plan on writing a couple more stories, and getting started on editing some of the

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There are really several reasons why I love writing. For one thing, I love creating, and writing is a creative outlet for me. The primary reason, however, is the escapism in writing. When reading, the reader is transported to another time and place. The reader gets to experience exotic locations and exciting situations. In a similar manner, a writer is transported to these locations, but the

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