There's an idea that I've been kicking around for a long time now. I wanted to do something that would profile the Ozarks and it's rich history of haunting, sightings, legends and myths. I finally took the plunge and launched my YouTube channel, Ozarks Haunted Pathways. You can find it here: Ozarks Haunted Pathways with …
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Find Your Zen Sometimes life is a real bastard. That’s an unfortunate but immutable fact. I’ve often heard people refer to life as a game. Well, that’s pure bullshit. If it were a game, then there would have to be discernible rules. There simply aren’t. We’ve all seen it in our own daily lives. No …
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There’s an odd feeling of memory when you walk the trails and backwoods of the Ozarks. It’s a feeling as old as the mountains, themselves. A profound richness to the tapestry that enfolds us. Each tree and rock, a different story to tell. There’s a certain peace to the stillness there…but a deep melancholy, …
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Engage your audience. Sounds like a simple concept, doesn't it? Actually, it's more simple than you realize. All writers seek to engage the readers and enmesh them in the stories we write. From the simplest short-stories to epic tales told over several volumes, we all seek to entertain and enthrall our audiences. There simply isn't …
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If you've read Norse Mythology, then you already know that Ragnarok is a cycle. According to legend, it has happened many times over the centuries, changing with each new cycle. This is not only true of the Ragnarok of Norse legend, but also true of my Ragnarok Rising Saga. Welcome to the new cycle. For …
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Motivation Motivation is a strange thing, as mysterious as the sea and mercurial as a cat. At times, it can be easy to grasp and other times it manages to stay just beyond our reach. I’ve tilted with this windmill myself, throughout my writing career. I wish I could say it gets easier, but it …
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Hi, folks. D.A. here again. Thought I'd take a few minutes and post a new blog entry about what is on the horizon for me and my writing. As you all know, I signed with J. Ellington Ashton Press. You'll be happy to know that all of the manuscripts have been submitted for their approval …
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I'd like to take a moment to make an announcement. I'll try to be brief, but I tend to ramble. So, no promises. I learned a long time ago that there are certain doors that will forever be closed to independent authors. No matter how good your writing, spot on the editing or eye catching …
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Sometimes the writing comes easy. Other times, not so much. I’ve always read that you shouldn’t force it, but when you are trying to meet deadlines, what choice do you have. That’s when your writing becomes equal parts inspiration and perspiration. It’s just a fact of writing. The only other option is to just not …
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One of the most daunting challenges for any writer is overcoming that feeling that you're just spinning your wheels. I think every writer that ever put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) has felt disillusioned with the entire process. I've been there. Sometimes, after all the hours spent writing and editing and re-writing and …
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