A good writer must also be a good reader. So what are you reading these days, and how will it improve your writing? Today I review my latest fiction read: Ex-Communication (from the Ex-Heroes series) by Peter Clines!

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I was able to interview fellow sci-fi writer H. Halverstadt, author of Gemini's Key! Listen in to our discussion of all things writing, publishing, and more. And learn about a free review service for speculative fiction authors just like you!

Learn more about H. Halverstadt and her works at hhalverstadtbooks.com.

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Today, in honor of a longtime friend and fellow creative who recently passed away, I'm sharing what he taught my about creativity in writing, art, and more.

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In honor of Bandcamp Friday, I did a live reading from Fractured Heroes! Who is Night Terror, and what drives his brutal quest for justice? Listen now!

A good writer must also be a good reader. So what are you reading these days, and what lessons can you apply from it to your writing? Today I review my latest fiction read: Tess of the D'urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (with Guide to Reading and Reflecting by Karen Swallow Prior)!

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Writers, how do you develop good, believable (and non-romantic) friendships among your characters? Do we see enough of this done well in fiction? I'll give you some tips in today's Trope Talk!

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Every hero in fiction has a mentor (think Obi-Wan Kenobi, Gandalf, Alfred Pennyworth, and more!). What does it take to write this character type well?

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I was able to chat with 16-year-old author Memphis Menser, author of Yours Truly, The Truth! Listen in to our discussion of all things related to writing, publishing, and more.

Learn more about Memphis and her works at memmonster11.wixsite.com/my-site.

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A good writer must also be a good reader. So what are you reading these days, and what lessons can you apply from it to your own writing? Today I review my latest fiction read, The Fallen Star (Star Wars: The High Republic) by Claudia Gray!

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Today we talk about what makes a good "elevator pitch" for your novel! I hope it's helpful!