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Writing Tips: What’s that there?

One of those most difficult things to figure out on your own as an author isn’t how to conjure up beautiful descriptions or create realistic dialogue (don’t get me wrong, those are both important, but there are lots of books about how to do that), it’s how to smooth out your writing. When you are […]

WHEN SHADOWS FALL – Cover Reveal

Oct. 1 is coming, and with it, the first book in my new Small Gods epic fantasy series. The cover was once again done by Travis from ProBook Covers, and I think he gets better with every cover he does. We’ve already got some ideas cooking for subsequent books in the series that follow a […]

The Story of a Blurb

My latest novel is set for an Oct. 1 release. Everything is almost ready to go–the editing and proofreading is done, the last touches are being put on the cover (watch for the reveal in the next couple of weeks), and the formatting has begun. The main task left to complete is writing the blurb. […]

Cover Reveal: Momentum by Emily Ward

Sorry for the absence of late…turns out writing and editing three different books at the same time takes up a good chunk of one’s day. I know you’ll forgive me, though, because today you get a sneak peek at the cover for the talented Emily Ward’s soon-to-be-released new book, Momentum. —– MOMENTUM What’s a cruel […]

Book Release! Steven Montano’s Blood Skies Omnibus

  Believe it or not, it’s time for another new release from one of my favourite authors, Steven Montano. Seems like only a few weeks ago that City of Scars came out (okay, maybe it’s a month). If Steven keeps up this pace, I might have to give him a bi-weekly feature just to fit […]

Guest Post: Don’t Turn to Look by Rayne Hall

Regular readers of this blog and the Guild of Dreams know that I sometimes go off a little bit about self-published authors and editing. The quickest way to prove to someone that self-published books are an inferior product (which they are not) is with poor editing. One of the things I’ve always done is searching […]

Author Profile: Rayne Hall

So, I was out of town for a week, and that put m a little behind. If it’s alright with everyone, I’ve just shifted things a day (not bad for being away for seven, right?). Check back Saturday for a guest post from today’s featured author. —– Not too long ago, we were searching for […]

Author Interview: Walter Rhein

Some of you may already know: I’m the curious sort. I read things, then my mind can’t help wanting to find out more, wanting to dig deeper. Such was the case when I ran into a man who sends me a picture of himself standing in front of Machu Picchu who then goes on to […]

Author Profile: Walter Rhein

Welcome to week four of the new author profile feature on the blog. This week, I want you to say hello to Walter Rhein. To explain how Mr. Rhein ended up on the blog, I need only quote from his bio: “Honestly, I read fantasy to see people get their heads chopped off, so basically […]

New Release: Secrets of the Hanged Man (An Icarus Fell Novel)

After almost a year off to get Khirro taken care of, it’s time for the return of Icarus Fell. For those of you who may not know him, the poor fellow not only has an unfortunate name, but he’s also dead. A couple of muggers killed him in the rain outside a church (don’t worry, […]