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William H. Coles

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I am the owner and developer of the website Story in Literary Fiction as well as several mobile applications. I've written all of the content on my website: short stories, novels, essays, interviews and produced downloadable-audio readings of stories. I've also written several novels. My interviews include: prominent authors, educators, writers and editors.

In addition, I'm the producer and reader of audiobooks: Open Book Audio. Finally, I provide a free online workshop for fiction authors and a tutorial.



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William H. Coles New illustrated editions of both The Spirit of Want and Guardian of Deceit to be published in ten to twelve weeks, a short story "Hubris," and the fin…moreNew illustrated editions of both The Spirit of Want and Guardian of Deceit to be published in ten to twelve weeks, a short story "Hubris," and the final touches of the novel Pater Noster in publication and due out late summer. Also a new blog post about the state of contemporary literature, two new assignments in the workshop (see storyinliteraryfiction.com), and a new interview with the distinguished thriller novelist, Richard North Patterson, available online in a few days.(less)
William H. Coles In my most recent book, Guardian of Deceit, and my fifth novel, Pater Noster to be released in late summer, ideas came from the books, interviews, and…moreIn my most recent book, Guardian of Deceit, and my fifth novel, Pater Noster to be released in late summer, ideas came from the books, interviews, and lectures of Joseph Campbell on the power of myth. Campbell explores myth from the earliest times of human existence to the influence on the consciousness of modern man. His ideas are a rich resource for story ideas with strong character development, vibrant character-based dramatic plots, and prose fiction with purpose and meaning about expressed in action about the mysteries of being human. Recommended to any writer at any stage of career. For more about character development, see storyinliteraryfiction.com. (less)
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Is it, or is it not, irony?

As a figure of speech, irony adds meanings to situations, develops readers’ interest, makes literature more intriguing, and commands use of imagination to comprehend meanings. Moreover, it brings life to both drama and literature.

Look to these well-known examples from Greek antiquity. Antony at Caesar’s funeral:
I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him.
For Brutus is an honorable man;

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Dale Thele William, thank you for the Goodreads friend connect.
Wishing you the very best!


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Hello William,

It's a pleasure having you for a friend here at Goodreads. I’m the new proud owner of your Giveaway book and I’m anxious to begin reading it.

Thank you so much and best wishes to you.

My warmest regards and respect,
CJ

Anatomy of a Poet by C.J. Heck
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