This weekend, I was a guest at VisionCon in Branson, Missouri. It was an amazing convention and the staff did an incredible job taking care of every detail. I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who put so much time and effort into making VisionCon 2017 such an awesome experience. I can't …
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I went to a funeral today. It was for my Aunt Freda. I've been trying to process what I'm feeling since I found out about her passing, but it's not easy. So, I decided to do something different than I normally do. I decided to write about it. First off, thank you all of any …
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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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A long, long time ago... For those of you who know me (and some of you who do not), I am not just an author of fiction. I have been in law enforcement for nearly ten years as a Corrections Officer. At the beginning of 2016, I was fortunate enough to attend a law enforcement …
Hey, folks, DA here. I just wanted to take a moment to let you all know the most recent news concerning the fourth book in my series, Ragnarok Rising: Redemption. Well, the manuscript is DONE! We're off to editing and cover creation, but it is going well. I will make sure to announce the release …
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Do you use music to set the mood when you write? I most certainly do. A good song with the right beat can keep you on track and really get your creativity going. Music inspires us, drives us and fuels our lives. Why not have something playing when you create you world? You're painting a …
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Let's face it, when we are talking about writing, the entire point is to engage your readers. If you're not doing that, then no one will want to read anything you write. However, engaging should begin long before they even open the book. let me explain. Even if your writing is fantastic, letter perfect, compelling …
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