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Hi All, New Updated Time!!! The cover is nearly complete!!! It looks great so far and I can’t wait for the finished product. All the legal is done, the ISBNs have been assigned, and the editing is complete. It looks like our fall release is still a go! A quick reminder: There will be three formats to the release: Digital, hardcover, and softcover. The … Read More Drakin: An Empire of Ashes Update! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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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
by Jim
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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Yes, yes, another Sabaton. Still, an awesome song about my Grandfather’s unit (albeit the wrong War). When to listen: General playlist for me, though this could work as a battle scene building song as well. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to select my … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Wynnona Earp brought me to this one. I love it. When to listen: This for me is a final fight or struggle song. It’s pure power and positive energy, but it works for that. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to select my next … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Hi All, So I wanted to do a quick FAQ about the new story, because my inbox is already getting some questions about the who, what, why, how, etc. etc. about the new book. So let’s take them one at a time, and try to cover what we can without spoiling anything. Does this story take place in the same area? Is the UPW … Read More Drakin: An Empire of Ashes FAQ! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hi All, So I want to try to do these updates as much as possible. It seems to generate a lot of anticipation, adding to reading lists, and a lot of attention to the much-anticipated cover reveal. Plus it’s a good way to spread the message that a new book is coming out. So the artist is going to be commencing work on the … Read More Drakin: An Empire of Ashes Update! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all! I hope everyone has enjoyed The Story of Raiya thus far!! When you’re finished, if you enjoyed it, the sequel Orphans of Haven is now available for purchase! Please don’t forget to leave me a review on amazon once your done. That really helps me out a lot. Copies of these books, as well as my others, can be purchased on Amazon … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Quick New Update. So here’s where we stand now… Editing: Complete Cover work: Underway, artist contracted. Legal: ISBNs assigned and good to go. Release date: TBD, though shooting for early September. All and all, this is going a lot more smoothly than any of the other books. I have to say, I’m very excited and hope you all are as well. This book will … Read More Drakin: An Empire of Ashes Update! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Sabaton kind of reminds me of the Dropkick Murphys with this song, but it’s still a good one. When to listen: Charged with positive energy, so I’d say during writing fatigue. It’s a good way to recharge while still getting some inspiration. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Hi Jim, I’m having trouble with one of the characters I’m working with in my story. If I could ask, what’s your approach to writing villians? Do you have a method for creating a backstory for why they are a “bad” character, or does it just kind of appear to you? Thanks, B Hi B, Yes and yes. The answer is that it really … Read More How to Write Villains #Advice #Writing #Literature #Fiction #Nonfiction
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New Update. We’ve (slightly) updated the cover blurb. Two hundred years have passed, and the Red War has become a distant memory for most. Dragons and humans now live together in peace… but one powerful woman who has been deranged by history unleashes her vengeance on a helpless population. Now, the world’s only hope for survival rests with Kaori, a naïve and wayward princess … Read More Drakin: An Empire of Ashes Update! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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