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Writing Tips: Family Variety

Two points before we start on today’s topic: The other day I realized I haven’t even hit the one-year mark of the release of Minutes Before Sunset, yet I’ve already had so much encouraging support. Because of this, I’ve added a Reviews page for The Timely Death Trilogy. Check it out, and you’ll see a… Continue reading Writing Tips: Family Variety

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Why You Should Boycott King and Candy Crush Saga

Two days ago, I logged onto Facebook when fellow author, Victoria Perkins, shared this article: King ARE Trying to Candy-Crush The Banner Saga. I recommend reading that article - as well as the others I link below - as you read this, but I will try to explain my argument (and why this can affect… Continue reading Why You Should Boycott King and Candy Crush Saga

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January’s Website Wonders

Near the end of every month I share my favorite websites that I came across - anything to do with writing and reading. Sometimes, I add a few websites that simply inspired me. Below there are two topics - writing and reading. I didn’t have as many as last month, but I hope you enjoy… Continue reading January’s Website Wonders

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My Five Announcements

Today’s post is going to be both quick and exciting! We may only be one month into 2014 but so much has already happened, and I am here to announce five of those things. I hope you find them as wonderful as I do. 1. I always thank supporters and fellow writers first, and this… Continue reading My Five Announcements

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Writing Tips: Details: Fantasy Transportation (Guest Post – Charles E. Yallowitz)

Shannon, here, for an introduction:  If you checked out my last post, then you know about my new series: "Writing Tips: Details: ____.” I will be periodically posting about the little things - how to choose something like a wardrobe for your character. Last time, I spoke about vehicles, and that’s when Charles E. Yallowitz… Continue reading Writing Tips: Details: Fantasy Transportation (Guest Post – Charles E. Yallowitz)

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Writing Tips: Details: Vehicles

Last month was my best month in sales yet. Minutes Before Sunset continues to grow, and I want to thank everyone for their encouraging support, especially as we get closer to the release of Seconds Before Sunrise this March. I am very happy, and I must thank you all for that - thank you! Another… Continue reading Writing Tips: Details: Vehicles

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How Anxiety Influenced my Trilogy

AskDavid.com is featuring Minutes Before Sunset right now. Check out the exclusive description here, and please share! It would really help me out. Thank you. ... As promised in my last post – Photography and Writing – today is dedicated to explaining why the photo below is symbolic to my writing life and why I… Continue reading How Anxiety Influenced my Trilogy

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Photography and Writing

First - if you like Facebook groups for authors, editors, and/or any one to do with writing, here’s a fantastic one for the Author Extension Community. It’s just another way to meet more people willing to support other artists. Second - I want to thank Sarit Yahalomi at Coffee & Books & Art for reviewing Minutes… Continue reading Photography and Writing

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2014 Books to Movies

First, I am taking a moment to apologize for my extended absence. I was having unusual difficulties with my normally cooperative technology. But now my internet is fixed, and I’m delighted to return to my every-other-day blog schedule. Since I was stuck on my phone rather than my laptop the past few days, the only… Continue reading 2014 Books to Movies

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The Author Extension Community

It’s a new year and so much has changed already. My publisher - AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. - has cranked its gears and remodeled itself for the future. Instead of being a simple publisher, we are now an open and growing community of writers, cover artists, and editors supporting one another. You don’t have to be… Continue reading The Author Extension Community