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Yeah, no Heavy Metal playlist is complete without at least 5 songs by Dragonforce. This song is pure adrenaline. It makes you feel good, it’s upbeat, and I love it. When to Listen: Well, it’s on my general playlist and I like to listen to it whenever, but if you’re looking for a specific time to listen to it… burnout. I’m not kidding. Are … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Heh… well this one should be a surprise to no one! When to listen: Um… I would say general playlist again. It’s a good song, but it should pretty much remain a song when you’re already typing and just need to keep the energy up. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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THIS POST HAS SPOILERS, IF YOU PLAN ON READING MAGNIFICA, PLEASE SKIP!!! Apparently I have some speed readers on my hand, because as of late, I’ve been getting emails regarding a certain plot point that comes at the end of Tears of the Fallen: So if you don’t already know… last chance for spoilers… yes, […]
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I know, this technically doesn’t count because it’s a commercial jingle… but COME ON!!! This one was all over the place. It was never the Holidays when I was younger until I heard this song! I was so upset when they stopped playing it every year… Thank God for Youtube!!! When to Listen: Build up. This is a song that just fills you with anticipation … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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Hi Jim, I was reading some of the advice you’ve been giving out. I wanted to know what you think is the absolute worst thing a writer can do (besides giving up), when they go to get published? What is your #1 no-no? Best, Len Hi Len, I’m certain I’ve been asked this one before, and I’m also certain that I don’t remember what … Read More Writing for a Niche Audience, a guaranteed way to reduce your sales/exposure #Writing #Author #Advice
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Not a fan of Groban personally, but this is really the best version of this song I’ve heard. When to Listen: Touching scene for a touching song. This is one to listen to when you’re writing a solemn scene between some of your main characters. Something either before or after the big fight when they have some down time to express feelings. Readers, Do you … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist #Music #Writing
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This song is dumb. I mean downright dumb. Listen to the lyrics and the horrible things that they say about Africa. I know… I know… they meant Ethiopia, but they didn’t say Ethiopia, they said Africa. “There’s a world outside your window, and it’s a world of dread and fear Where a kiss of love can kill you, and there’s death in every tear … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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THIS POST HAS SPOILERS, IF YOU PLAN ON READING MAGNIFICA, PLEASE SKIP!!! Apparently I have some speed readers on my hand, because as of late, I’ve been getting emails regarding a certain plot point that comes at the end of Tears of the Fallen: So if you don’t already know… last chance for spoilers… yes, […]
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Hello all! I hope everyone has enjoyed The Drakin Series!! Please don’t forget to leave me a review on Amazon once you’re done. That really helps me out a lot. Copies of these books, as well as my others, can be purchased on Amazon by following this link: James Harrington’s Author Page They’re also available at Barnes and Noble, as well as many other … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Okay, so it looks like I’m still getting a lot of publishing questions. These are recurrent questions I get on a regular basis, and while I want to try to respond to everyone who reaches out to me, I don’t want my blog becoming redundant. So I think I’m going to repost this on a weekly basis from now on to help people navigate … Read More The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice
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Oldie, but goodie. I love this song, especially the last minute where they’re singing the chorus without background. When to listen: This is definitely a song to play when writing a love scene. It works on multiple levels and gives a warm feeling for inspiration. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment … Read More From My Writing Playlist #Music #Metal #Writing
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Hi Jim, I finished reading the Drakin series and wanted to ask you about Qira and Radley. In the event that both of them survived, how would that have worked? Was Radley sexually attracted to a woman that was essentially a giant lizard? How would that have even worked? Sexual attraction, at least in my opinion, is important to a relationship, so I don’t … Read More Intimate Love Without Sexual Intimacey? A Drakin Question #writing #fantasy #SciFi #literature #Fiction
