As I was working on book three today, I found myself thinking that the real challenge in writing a story comes down to the question: What to do with the boring parts? Side note: I mean, its not boring to
Steps to Avoid Writing a Boring Passage
The Next Free Promotion
I recently ran a free promotion on The Never Hero. See details at: Running An Amazon Free Book Promotion | Time to Hustle. As a result of the initial run I saw: A marked increase in sales, approximately 200% of
The Writer’s Research | Paranoia and… Jennifer Connelly?
So, did Jennifer Connelly ever actually say this or did someone just think her facial expression was perfect for the meme? As I sit here researching anti-surveillance equipment for a portion of The Never Hero sequel, I find I am
The Never Hero | Reviewed on Read, Bookworm, Read.
Really appreciate Kelsie posting her review of the The Never Hero. Check out her Blog via the review link or find her on Facebook at Read Bookworm Read if you’re looking for a trustworthy source for great book recommendations! Cheer her
Words That Don’t Exist
Lately my vocabulary, and the internet for that matter, are failing me. I’ve been looking for single words with precise meanings. Repeatedly I find there is no one word to encapsulate the idea I am looking for. Examples: An act
The Unnamed Genre | Psy-Fi
For awhile now, I’ve struggle to put what I write into a genre. None of the standard available categorizations ever seem to fit. The lack of accuracy perpetually grates on me, it feels like I’m forced to put stories in
The New Testament Reloaded | Christ Begins
Been awhile since I posted. I thought I’d put up a little something I’d been working on. Those who have read The Never Hero will get this immediately. I like to think of it as one of Collin and Hayden’s
The Never Sequel Begins | Trying Not To Get Too Cocky
So far, all the ground work lain out in the first novel is really paying off. The second novel is pouring out of me. “Practically writing itself,” the author said as he looks around for some wood to knock on.
The Never Beta | Beta Reader For The Win
Had a great moment today. One of my beta readers was within 10 pages of finishing the first installment of The Never Hero and she texted me with what she thought was happening. Her theory wasn’t where the plotwas headed,
The Never Tip | Awesome Editing ‘AHA!’ Moment
So, I doubt that an author going through standard publishing channels can use this trick, but if you’re an indie author, I recommend trying what I’ve discovered to be an awesome editing tactic. I recently received a proof copy of