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New Novel From DRP Books

Official Release poster for “The Blood of Others,” by Dark Red Press author, C L Stegall:

Review: World War Z

Over the past year or so I had heard quite a bit about the “troubles” taking place on the film set of World War Z, the film produced and starring Brad Pitt and based upon Max Brooks’ novel of the same name. It seemed the biggest issues were around the writing. The originally developed ending [...]

Do You Educate Yourself or Do You Learn?

“I have never let my learning get in the way of my education.” – Mark Twain Note: Below I have reversed the inimitable Mr. Twain’s words, but not his meaning. It is a simple statement of fact that I hate school. Sorry.  I have just always disliked the “method” of education, the strict adherence to [...]

Mind Mapping a Story

One the most useful tools I’ve come across as a writer is the mind map.  Basically it is a way of getting ideas down in a semi-structured manner that can serve as a reference when you get down to the nitty gritty of writing. There are a number of free and inexpensive apps out there [...]

Sneak Peek – The Moon Also Rises

Just for fun (and because I am prepping for a long weekend!), here is a sneak peek at the prelude of the next novel in the Valence of Infinity series, The Moon Also Rises.” Hope you enjoy!   PRELUDE She had dancer’s legs, long and toned. Her stride was elegant and forceful, yet easy. Nonchalant. [...]

Radio Interview with Author C.L. Stegall

Listen to the latest interview with author, C.L. Stegall, on Conversations Live with Cyrus Webb: Listen now or download for later. I had a great time being interviewed live by Cyrus Webb on his program Conversations Live. He was a wonderful interviewer and I got the feeling that if we’d had the time we could [...]

Do Your Homework, Writers!

I know for some writers it is the very worst part of the job. I mean, we are fiction writers, right? We make stuff up for a living. That is just what we do! Right? Well, yes and no. As any well-versed reader will tell you, reality in their fiction is the spice that brings [...]

The Blood of Others Available Now

Dark Red Press is proud to present the latest novel by author C.L. Stegall:   Rising from a life on the streets to the High Guard of a secret society of vampires, Paris is a girl on the run for her life, trying to elude a lethal assassin who is also the only man she [...]

Free Stories and World Peace

 It’s good to be back! First things first: On April 20th, my new paranormal thriller/romance will be available everywhere in eBook format (May 1st for paperback). Until then, I will be posting various FREE short stories and novelettes for your reading enjoyment! First up is “The Ordeal”, about a young Hollywood actress who faces her [...]

ROUTE 66

ROUTE 66 – Texas to Arizona – 2012