Anyone that tries to tell you that writing isn't hard work has never written a book. You put your heart and soul into every word. Some days, the words come easy. Then other days, it's like pulling teeth to get them to flow. Those are both natural parts of the creative process. We all have …
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Hi folks. I wanted to make this, the first blog entry of the New Year, all about where I draw a great deal of my inspiration: Tales and Folklore of my native Ozarks. This is a subject that has always intrigued me, since I was a very young boy. Missouri is rich in folklore, tales …
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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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Isn't it strange how things can somehow take an unexpected turn? I mean, you plot and plan, then something happens and "BANG", everything changes. I've found that this happens both in my writing and in life, as well. What's the old saying? The best laid plains of mice and men. This was never more true …
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Walking alone along a darkened trail in the woods can bring the most vivid thoughts to the surface of your mind. Each twig that snaps, each leaf that rustles invokes horrors that only Poe or Lovecraft could have envisioned. Each echoing footfall sends chills down your spine at the thought of the unknown that lies …
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So much of writing, and by extension life, is about Thought and Memory. Everything we do, say, see and experience is shaped by our current thoughts and memories of past experiences. From the lingering taste of an excellent meal to the scent of perfume that drifts on the air. Every sensation in life is shaped …
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Early Inspiration I developed a love of horror at a very early age. My mother was an avid reader and she loved what she called "Booger Movies." They terrified me as a child, but I found that I really loved it. The fear of what was happening, the unknown, the different monsters that would be …
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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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Well folks. I've been on vacation with my family at one of the most amazing places I've ever visited: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you've never been, I highly recommend it. There's an endless variety of places to eat, things to do and places to visit. We were fortunate enough to find a great condo …
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Warning! This entry may contain some salty language. OK, you've been warned. Let me start by saying that this is entirely my opinion. Nothing more. Agree or disagree, it's up to you. Either way, I'd be glad to hear your opinion on the subject. Maybe I'm dead wrong, but this is based upon my experiences. …
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