The Reason Novel Series

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  • Resist

    Resist

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    Will Goodwin
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    In the Reason its humanity based. meaning an outside force, the Communist Chinese for example, wants to snuff out or change our fundamental ability to live or how we live as an American. The secessionist socialist conglomerates are the inside force actively trying to do the same as the outside force because they don’t think…

  • Community

    Community

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    Will Goodwin
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    Will it be there when you need it? What is community? By definition 1. It’s a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. Example, “the scientific community” 2. A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. “The sense of…

  • Google Maps!

    Google Maps!

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    Will Goodwin
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    When I first started writing I didn’t think too hard about the path that the protagonist would take. What route. Heck I’m a pantser not a planner. I write down ideas and start out with a rough outline of ideas for maybe the first so many chapters. Then I let the story take over. I…

  • Keep moving forward

    Keep moving forward

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    Will Goodwin
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    We creep forward, the tension in the air palpable. Rounds snap overhead, some uncomfortably close. The sound of bullets tearing through the air is unsettling, but you don’t stop. You keep moving forward, keep returning fire, or you risk becoming one of the fallen. I can feel the temptation to drop and curl up, to…

  • Bret Gordon – Civilian Soldier – Minuteman.

    Bret Gordon – Civilian Soldier – Minuteman.

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    Will Goodwin
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    Bret needs to be human, a civilian. Not a super duper paratrooper. Because the back drop of the story and the series is an invasion along side a second American Civil War for us Bret being a civilian brings so much more weight to his character than say and ex-Green Beret. A veteran Green Beret…

  • Working with a collaborator.

    Working with a collaborator.

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    Will Goodwin
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    This could be a professional editor, beta reader that’s a friend or family member. It could be a paid beta reader or your significant other reading through your work and giving you their two cents. This could be you reading to someone. Whatever it is that you do and you get feedback from someone about…

  • Deciding to write a book.

    Deciding to write a book.

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    Will Goodwin
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    I’ve never thought I would be in this position in a million years. In under two years, I have written almost five books. The fifth is nearly finished, and I started the sixth book this morning. Oddly enough, I haven’t even had my first manuscript edited professionally yet. I’ve edited it (multiple times), as did…

  • Developing a story

    Developing a story

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    Will Goodwin
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    In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.