I think the best place to begin is with the old expression, "Rough drafts don't have to be perfect...they just have to be written." To me, that pretty much says it all. Just write it. Editing comes later. Grammar, spelling and structure can all be fixed. In fact, that's what editing if for. The first …
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Tonight I'll be on the Radio of Horror Show, for an interview about my books! Tune in and check it out. You can learn all about it on their page. http://radioofhorror.wordpress.com/ If you're on Pinterest, check out some of the amazing guests they've had on the show. Heck, I feel tremendously honored to be one …
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The world of the Ragnarok Rising Saga has many tales, yet to be told. As an author, it is a fantastic honor when other writers want to play in the world you have created. That’s why when two very talented up-and-coming writers approached me with the idea of writing their own character tales set in …
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I had the opportunity to read David Forsyth’s “Voyage of the Dead” novel and wanted to take the time to write a quick review. First off, I am lucky to count David as a friend. I got to know David through our common bond of zombie themed horror as well as coincidentally picking the date …
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Well, folks…I apologize for the delay. In late March, I was injured in the line of duty. For those of you who don’t know, I’m a full-time Corrections Officer. I wound up with a concussion and in a neck brace for a few weeks. Between medication and a head injury, needless to say I wasn’t …
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I recently read the collection of short stories by Candy O’Donnell, entitled “Hell’s Gate.” I wanted to take the opportunity to write a short review and share my thoughts with you. Candy has a smooth writing style that flows from scene to scene and paints a vivid picture. She creates a wonderful canvas for your …
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Recently, I had the opportunity to review a short story called “Piercing Undead” by T.L. Decay. I am a big fan of horror and zombies in particular, so when I was asked to read and review the story, I jumped at the chance. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. A few things, in particular, really …
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One of the biggest mistakes I see authors making today is trying to “wing it” when it comes to the details of your story. I can’t stress this enough…Do Not Do This! Your readers are smart. They’ll see right through you. If you’re writing about, let’s say for example, guns. Then do your research. The …
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My name is DA Roberts and I write the zombie series, the Ragnarok Rising Saga. I wanted to start this blog to introduce myself as well as share thoughts, information and tips I’ve learned throughout the publication process. Although this is, and probably always will be, a learning process for me…I wanted to pass …
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D.A. Roberts - Author 