Plagiarism and the Indie Author
Recently a fellow indie author reached out to discuss a manuscript he’d been working on with another author. Production had been going swimmingly, but unfortunately they’d run into a sticking point halfway through the second book in the series. You see, their main character is (or was) a female druid named McCool. This author is…
Read MoreWicked Cool Book Trailer for Druid Arcane
In case you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the book trailer for Druid Arcane… If you want to learn more about the eleventh installment in the Colin McCool urban fantasy series, click here.
Read MoreUrban Fantasy Author Update for August 2020
Wow… the reviews for Druid Arcane have been phenomenal! You really seemed to enjoy this installment in Colin’s story, which makes me happier than a butcher’s dog on bacon day. Thanks to everyone who left a five-star review, because seeing all those stars has made my day, every day since the book dropped. Also, Amazon mixed…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Character Arcs And Dynamic Worlds…
Earlier today I was checking out the most recent reviews for Druid Arcane, like I always do with new releases, and I noticed a 3-star review sticking out like a sore thumb amidst all the five star reviews on the page. To be honest, a three-star review doesn’t really bother me. Of course, I don’t…
Read MoreHow I Wrote A Novel During the Pandemic
Writing a novel is one of the most daunting tasks a writer can attempt. All those words, all those pages, not to mention handling plots and sub-plots, pacing and dialogue, character development and themes—it’s enough to make you lose your hair, and I’m somewhat of an expert on that topic. Yet, finishing a novel is…
Read MoreJuly 2020 Author Update
Like most of you, my life has become rather monotonous during this pandemic. My daily routine lately has consisted of the following cycle: Wake Day Job Stuff Write Eat Research/Read Write Train/Teach Eat Read/Watch Netflix Sleep No complaints though, it’s a good life. Other than that, here’s what I’m up to this month… What I’m…
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