Fractured Fiction

I'm DONE with edits for my superhero novel and ready to start sending query letters to publishers! Writing people out there: who should I submit to first?

A good writer must also be a good reader. So, writers, what are you reading these days, and what lessons can you learn from it for your writing? Today I review my latest fiction read: Ashes on the Earth (Stones of Fire Book 1) by my friend Sarah Ashwood!

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How do you do research for your writing? How do you even begin knowing where to look?

My story deals with some fictionalized portrayals of organized crime, and so to get more of a realistic perspective, I recently read Blood Covenant by Michael Franzese--an autobiography of a man who publicly quit the mob and lived to tell about it!

What kind of books and firsthand testimonies will help add realism and depth to your story?

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I was able to host an interview with suspense writer Kam Majd, author of High Wire! LIsten in to our discussion of all things related to reading, writing, suspense, flying, and more.

Learn more about Kam and his work at kammajd.com.

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I did a reading from Fractured Heroes on this month's Bandcamp Friday. Robbie, a.k.a. Miracle, is a genuinely goodhearted guy, and most people see him as a hero. So why can't he see himself that way?

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I had a chance to chat with Carla Hoch, author of Fight Write: How to Write Believable Fight Scenes! Listen in to our discussion of all things related to writing, punching, and more--and hear how it can improve the quality of your writing!

Learn more about Carla and her work at fightwrite.net.

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Writers: what are you reading these days, and how can it influence your writing craft? Today I review my latest fiction read, The Shadow Gospels by Matt Lucas!

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Just a quick update on my progress with Fractured Heroes and how I've managed to cut out over 60k unneeded words from my draft. You can do it too!

A good writer must also be a good reader. So, fellow writers, what are you reading these days, and what writing lessons can you learn from it? Today I review On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King!

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I did a reading from Fractured Heroes on this month's Bandcamp Friday. Norman Clark seems like an ordinary, unassuming pastor--but what secrets is he hiding? And why is he so interested in the city's superheroes?