Category Archives: Writing

Deus Ex Machina

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Troy L

Is it still the hand of God if you’ve planted hints and bits for 3-4 books previous?

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Small Changes

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Troy L

So I’ve been a BlackBerry user for a little over 5 years.   I love having a physical keyboard.  I didn’t mind the tiny screen.  I’d used both for nearly 12 years, harkening back to my days before smartphones. I’ve used … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Behemoths

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Troy L

Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors! Click on the image below to check out all the authors participating this week! #### He aimed at its hindquarters. It finally turned, preparing to charge him. He fired until he was empty again and … Continue reading →

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Quick Update: End of June

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Troy L

This is primarily story… I have a couple of ideas going into the main story I’m writing. I have an idea about the “outlining” as well. We’ll see. I’m getting my reading on the move: six books read in the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Upstarts and Symbiotes

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Troy L

Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors! Click on the image below to check out all the authors participating this week! #### My name is Hunter. I am homeless and powerless and my girlfriend dumped me – she says I’m going nowhere. … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening: End of May, Start of June

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Troy L

So, I’m gearing up for more writing. My NY resolution was to write daily. I have been liberal with that, counting as little as a paragraph as writing and also including blog posts. Now I need to start making a … Continue reading →

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Violent Torpedo of Publishing Truth – Final Stop

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Troy L

It’s been a wild and crazy ride these last few weeks. We’ve learned how to self-publish(and why it’s the best option), how to gain buzz when it comes to marketing, how to land a sweet cover for free and Kim … Continue reading →

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Writing: The State of Things – March 2013

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Troy L

I’m at a point in the current nameless story that I don’t know how much longer I can write it before I have to make it another story. I have 2 or 3 more things I want to do and … Continue reading →

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Writing, um, whatever it’s called

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Troy L

My work in progress is coming along. Problems so far: I have no title (called Hunter’s Tale for now), I’ve been revising my outline as I go (I’m totally a pantser) and I’m not even sure yet if it’s going … Continue reading →

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Book Ascetics: Price, Cover, and Other Temptations

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Troy L

I’ve been thinking about prices and other book qualities this week. Word of mouth is the only way to sell a book without the best cover or price or whatever. Outside of that, an author or publisher has to work … Continue reading →

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