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I Write Short Books For A Reason

Many readers are fans of books known as “long reads”. They like books that are 300 pages and more, with long complicated stories and interesting characters. Don’t get me wrong; every now and then, I like to read a long read myself. Some of my favorites include Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk (419 pages), and NOS4A2 … Continue reading I Write Short Books For A Reason

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021

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The Upcoming Valentine Series

In 2010, I published the first book in the Valentine series. This is a story that was created by accident—yes, by accident. I was working on artwork for a different story, and I planned to give the female character I created a streak of pink in her hair. Instead, I ended up coloring all of … Continue reading The Upcoming Valentine Series

February 24, 2021

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Expressions: Using Your Face As A Medium —

One of the more difficult elements of writing fiction is the art of “Show, Don’t Tell”. As a writer, you don’t want to tell your readers how a character feels, you want to show them. Feelings can be conveyed through actions rather than just declaring that someone is angry or sad. In order to gain […] … Continue reading Expressions: Using Your Face As A Medium —

February 22, 2021