Category: News

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Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

Hello All, Just wanted to give another update, we’re delaying the release by a few weeks as some of the legal paperwork hasn’t gone through yet. That being said, the book is ready to go and we can’t wait to release it to the public! Thanks to everyone once again for your patience! Book Synopsis: ‘ “Abomination, freak, monster…”  You get used to names … Read More Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

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Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

Hello All, Just wanted to provide a quick update! We’ve only got a few more chapters to get through before the final draft is submitted. All of the legal is set and out of the way. SO FAR we seem on track for a late December release. As stated previously; the book will be available in hard and soft cover, as well as in … Read More Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

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Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

Hello all! This may not be the update everyone wants to hear, but because of delays and a few outstanding issues, we’re going to need to move the release of the book back to the end of December. All parties involved agreed that this was for the best. I know this may be a bit of a downer, but it really is for the … Read More Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

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Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

Hello all! So we’re doing very well so far and it looks like the late November/Early December release of Drakin is still not unrealistic. We’re more than half way done with the editing. We have completed all of the legal background to get the book off the ground; publishing rights, copyrights, formatting, etc. The book will be available in hard and soft cover, as … Read More Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

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Character Interviews: Raiya

Host: Hello everyone and welcome back to character interviews! Today we’ve got a very special guest with us! Please give a warm welcome to the leading lady of her own soon-to-be-published story, Drakin: The Story of Raiya. It’s a pleasure to have you with us, Raiya! Raiya: What… you’re implying I had a choice? One minute I’m heading north, heading for the ruins of Worcester, … Read More Character Interviews: Raiya

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Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

Hello all! So we’re doing very well so far and it looks like the late November/Early December release of Drakin is not unrealistic. We’re about half way through our edits and the covers are complete. The book will be available in hard and soft cover, as well as in digital format. I’m personally very excited, and I hope all of you are as well! … Read More Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

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Drakin Sequel, Name Reveal and Cover Help!

Hello all! So I am pleased to announce that we currently have a working title for the next installment in the ‘Drakin’ world. Unless something drastically changes, the next book in the series will be titled ‘Drakin: The Orphans of Haven.‘ So I’m in the middle of brainstorming a cover design for the next book. Obviously the cover to The Story of Raiya is … Read More Drakin Sequel, Name Reveal and Cover Help!

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Too Soon Tragedy

Hi Jim, I wanted to ask you about writing about tragic events. Example, let’s say you’re writing a story that’s taking place in the modern day and then something happens, does that alter your writing? Let me give you an example… Part of one of my stories is set in Berkeley California. There was a major riot out here and part of the area … Read More Too Soon Tragedy

You Want More Trump?

So it seems like the DNC has learned ABSOLUTELY NOTHING… One of the frontrunners for the DNC chair made some pretty egregious statements during the candidates forums: And the checklist… #BlackLivesMatter shout out… pretty much immediately. Divisive rhetoric regarding prejudice… Check. Racist attacks on white people… Check. Entire argument based around race without substance… Check. Self-hating statement… Check No apology… just doubling down… Check… … Read More You Want More Trump?

For the Kids!

Hi All, As most of you know, I am very much so a big child care and protection advocate. I’ve spent a lot of time working with children and though I don’t lay that aspect on in my novels (I don’t like preaching at people), I still like to try to raise awareness for different issues where possible. As the Holiday season comes to … Read More For the Kids!

RIP Princess Leia

From the New York Time: Carrie Fisher, the actress, author and screenwriter who brought a rare combination of nerve, grit and hopefulness to her most indelible role, as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movie franchise, died on Tuesday morning. She was 60. A family spokesman, Simon Halls, said Ms. Fisher died at 8:55 a.m. She had a heart attack on a flight from … Read More RIP Princess Leia

Opinion vs. Fact

So recently I’ve come across many blogs and other writings that are attempting to pass off their opinion as fact. Several different subjects have come up pertaining to politics, nutrition, etc. In my writing, I feel it’s always important to distinguish between the two. If I’m sighting fact, I’ll give a source and say it’s a fact. If I’m giving an opinion, I’ll make … Read More Opinion vs. Fact