Tag: books
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Slow is smooth.
Hey Tribe.Book three revelations is an endeavor that I expected to be published already but here we are.Not published…yet.I’m performing my final read through to catch anything wonky before one last editorial pass.I’ve already found some errors and added some passages to improve specific scenes and overall story.I am, as of this writing, approximately a…
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Update
Hi folks. I just wanted to let y’all know I added several videos to the video gallery for your viewing pleasure.I hope you enjoy them. Some haven’t even made it to social media yet. Started a YouTube channel that I’ll be putting content on. I also started a GoodReads page. Lastly. The Reason: Book Zero…
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The Reason: Book Zero
This story chronicles the 14 day period from the moment Bret, our protagonist drops his wife Jen off at the airport up to the invasion of America. This is in development and will initially be available only to subscribers when finished.
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All American Amy – Free America Radio Broadcast
Thanksgiving Broadcast – “Out Here, We Still Give Thanks” “Good morning, Free America.This is All-American Amy with Free American Radio — the voice that refuses to go quiet, no matter how hard the world tries to drown us out. Today is Thanksgiving. Yeah… I know.Doesn’t feel like it. Some of you are listening from wet…
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Updated Free Sample of Book 3
You can read it here or go to the book store and click on book 3 then sample 2 – Unexpected Guests Fourteen months ago – West Virginia. “Lexi, let your mom watch Jennie for a sec. I want to talk to you both. Don’t give me that look,” Bret said, chuckling, as he pulled…
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Editor time!
Been working hard getting the first book ready for the editor. It goes to her today! I’m a little burnt on by ends. lol I haven’t done much more than that. Now I need to work on book two because it’s a little short in the word department, about 13k words. I believe. I wanted…
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A hero with anxiety?
Does having anxiety or panic attacks disqualify you from being numbered amongst the mighty heroes of the past, film, literature or your next door neighbor that happens to be a secluded person dealing with it (You find out he’s a gulf war vet)? A hero is defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements,…
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Book one, Prologue AND Chapter one Sample
New and improved – the pic above is the field in the story. Route 40 is above and rt 70 below. Boxed in. Bret and the boys are at the top of blue bordered field. Prologue Nashville, TN to San Jose, CA 05/24/24 The raindrops pelt the car’s roof. The sound reminds me of videos…
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Surviving
This isn’t a Rambo blood and guts routine!(The main character/protagonist, Bret Gordon, speaking to a reporter outside enemy-held Illinois.)“As a teenager, I loved Red Dawn, Arnold movies, and John J. Rambo.” “He was larger than life. Vietnam veteran, Ex-Special Forces (Green Beret), winner of the MOH.” “And those knives.” “The whole package they put together,…
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The lead up
Communist China takes its time and much pleasure in courting many of America’s loudest critics and opponents to join Team China. Their efforts are widely successful, becoming allies with the likes of Iran, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Venezuela, to name a few. They’re also mending relations with other communist regimes like Cuba and the…
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Info Dumps
I am currently re-writing my first book! I felt that I was finished with it. Ready for an editor but one person’s review did it for me. I know he didn’t even read much. He probably didn’t even make it through the first page from how it sounded. All because of an info dump. Yup!…
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Accustomed to
After the world as you know it has turned to shit you start noticing things that you and you’re body is becoming accustomed to. America hasn’t quite completely collapsed. Free America is still running albeit a slimmed down version of the U.S., approximately 24-25 states. The State governments and Governors have miraculously pledged their support…
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Community
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…
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Google Maps!
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…
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Keep moving forward
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…
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Working with a collaborator.
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…
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Deciding to write a book.
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…
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Developing a story
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.
