by Jim
So… a lot’s been going on. Following the completion of Drakin: The Story of Raiya, I dove right into the sequel. This… is admittedly kind of rare as I usually take time off between books… however, I got a really good idea going and decided to just keep chugging along since I was on a roll! I usually do these announcements independent of the previous … Read More New Book Announcement!!!
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To be honest… I’m not always a huge fan of metalized versions of classics. I actually love Bonnie Tyler’s music. That said when its done nicely and respectful to the original material. When to Listen: General playlist. I actually like to play this back to back with the original one. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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I really have grown to love these guys. They have no physical CDs to buy, only MP3’s, but I guess that’s okay. They seem to specialize in cover songs, but even their own original music is great! When to Listen: Heavy metal always has a bit of flavor to it that really works best in high-intensity scenes; fight scenes, scenes of high stress, etc. This … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
So I’ve had some people asking me how I’m drawing my inspiration from songs that literally have nothing to do with where I’m recommending them. (A song about a jilted lover somehow being used as a fight song, etc.) Honestly, I’m glad someone brought this to my attention because I wasn’t certain if my original meaning was clear enough. When I make recommendations on what … Read More From My Writing Playlist A Clarification…
by Jim
So this one is a very… interesting song. I stumbled across it a few months ago. It’s got both positive and negative energy. It’s clearly trying to tell a story and really takes you on a journey. When to Listen: This is a world building song. Listen to it, close your eyes, and think of scenery. What comes to mind? I’d be surprised if it wasn’t something elaborate. … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Kamelot has always been kind of a doom and gloom band, but I still love them. This is a great track off their new album When to Listen: Most of Kamelot’s songs fall until the most desperate hour. That moment in time when your heroes hit their low point and have all but lost. This is the song you listen to when all hope is dwindling and more … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
Hello all! So it’s been a couple of weeks now, it looks like sales are going well! Thanks BTW! So I know I haven’t been around in a while since I published Drakin and for that I do apologize. However I had some inspiration come my way… and actually managed to write out a full sequel in a matter of weeks. It’s really … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?
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Old, but great. I’ve always loved Anna’s growl. In most cases, you can’t tell the difference between a female and male growl, but Anna’s is definitely more feminine and sounds more like a blood-curdling scream/ When to Listen: General playlist. It’s a good song for pretty much any point in the story, though a battle scene might be the most appropriate. Readers, Do you have … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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. Enchantment Rules the Game Where the Game Rules Enchantment Seeking One Finding None Hide and Seek Predicament . ~Morgan~ . . . Beautiful Artwork found on: Fairies, dragons and other mythological creatures Facebook. Credit Gratefully Acknowledged to the Original Artist. Thank You~ via #FridayFantasy – Hide and Seek – #Fantasy #Poetry — Booknvolume
by Jim
I seem to be on a non-metal trip here. Okay, might as well get this one out of the way. This goes back to my High School days. While the boy band wars were quickly coming to an end… and the destruction of punk rock as we knew it was beginning, I entered a Classic Rock / Techno phase. It didn’t last long, as … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Saw this while browsing the wordpress pages. It’s a pretty good read! Having read another bloggers serial fantasy story (in collaboration with someone else) it’s inspired me to have a go at writing my own fantasy story. My main objective is to have fun writing it. Some of the names I’ll be using such as Tigreralat, Larantel, or Salané are old names for me. … Read More A Story about Steampunk Sky Pirates? Yes please!
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Hi Jim, I just finished reading Divinity and… admittedly I’m a little confused. In your disclaimer, you make it very clear that you’re a catholic, though you acknowledge the misdeeds of your own church. Then you go onto make the Pope a villain and most angels in the story mistrusting, corrupt, or extremely arrogant. Reading your story… one might think you were agnostic. I … Read More A Divinity Question…
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