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September 24, 2012

Building a Better Book – Your World, Your Choices

This is the first post in a series entitled "Building a Better Book." In this posting, I examine how to create an intriguing setting for your novel.

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Published on September 24, 2012 16:14

September 16, 2012

Blurb for Copper Centurion!

Here's the blurb for the next Steam Empire Chronicles novel, Copper Centurion, coming Spring, 2013. Enjoy!

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Published on September 16, 2012 17:48

September 6, 2012

Can Nook ever match Kindle (i.e. are Nook Sales dead?)

I consider the war of the e-readers and whether Nook is capable of surviving it's competitors.

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Published on September 06, 2012 06:30

September 1, 2012

Is Amazon Select Right for You?

I return to take a closer look at Amazon's KDP Select service and discuss whether or not you think it's right for you.

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Published on September 01, 2012 13:21

August 20, 2012

Review – iFeel by Marissa Carmel

A review of the novel iFeel by Marissa Carmel - Part of her book's blog tour!

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Published on August 20, 2012 06:45

August 15, 2012

Where and How I Write

In case you were wondering how a full time teacher manages to write, here's a quick look inside my writing time.

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Published on August 15, 2012 09:00

July 22, 2012

Five Steps to Writing Awesome Battle Scenes

Hi everyone! As a veteran reader, I’ve read my fair share of battle scenes over the years. Now, as a …

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Published on July 22, 2012 09:30

July 13, 2012

Who wants their book reviewed?

Greetings all! Most of you probably don’t know this, but if you go WAYYYYY back in Modern Papyrus’ history you’ll …

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Published on July 13, 2012 07:45

July 11, 2012

Introducing Senatora Pelia

Here's a brief interview with Senatora Octavia Pelia, one of the new characters in Copper Centurion. Don't forget to check out Brass Legionnaire on Kindle and on Nook! http://bit.ly/MU6Gv1

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Published on July 11, 2012 07:45

July 8, 2012

Writing and Life Goals for the Future, and how to Achieve them!

July Goals and a personal challenge: Also a chance to be a beta reader for Copper Centurion!

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Published on July 08, 2012 16:00