Colby R. Rice's Blog, page 14
June 28, 2017
Colby’s Creative Journal (6/28/17): HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!
It’s my birthday today, and it’s GREAT! Check out what I’ve got planned for the coming week! 
June 19, 2017
CEFJ #27 Feeling GREAT, Writing Free! (6/19/17)
SO, last week I was feeling grungy, down, stuck, and slow in my creativity and creative output. THIS week, though, I’m feeling like I’m on FIRE! Find out why in my short update.
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— Authors! Join our Back-to-School Blast” YA/NA Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2raIOey
— Authors! Join our “25 Days of Box Sets” Christmas Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2qcG5DS
FOR READERS:
CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME GIVEAWAYS:
1. FREE YA Boxset: https://books.pronoun.com/otherworlds...
2. Fantasy-Lovers Loaded Kindle Fire Giveaway! http://jasonpaulricebooks.com/giveaways/fantasy-book-loaded-kindle-fire/
3. Start Reading Diverse! Giveaway: http://lcmawson.com/srdgiveaway/
4. 30 FREE Contemporary Fantasy & Urban Fantasy Books: http://www.eliciahyder.com/giveaway/f...
5. The Ultimate Paperback Giveaway: http://sffbookbonanza.com/paperbackgiveaway/
6. The Book Depository (grab over 400 free e-books in ANY genre): http://melanietomlin.com/tpr-freebies/
Colby’s Creative Journal (6/19/17): Feeling GREAT, Writing Free!
SO, last week I was feeling grungy, down, stuck, and slow in my creativity and creative output. THIS week, though, I’m feeling like I’m on FIRE! Find out why in my short update.
JOIN THE HOLLOW POINT LAUNCH TEAM
Get free advanced copy of the novel, free gift cards, and other prizes! https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/149478?v=6
JOIN NEW ADULT NOIRE!
We hook readers into THE darkest, grittiest, heart-pounding-est sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance to ever exist. All hearts of darkness welcome! Check us out at: http://newadultnoir.com
NEW ADULT NOIR(E) FOR READERS: Join New Adult Noir(e) for unlimited access to THE darkest, grittiest sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance reads, amazing giveaways, free books, amazing series, free bundles, and more! Grab your FREE NA Noir(e) starter library at: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pa...
NEW ADULT NOIR(E) FOR AUTHORS: Join New Adult Noir(e) today to expand your rabid readership and join our joint promotions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeElicXmpH3YO7gDZbj9DoflIkHajMEGRRU1g7BeuwqUqCFYg/viewform
OPEN GIVEAWAYS AT NA NOIRE (FOR AUTHORS):
— Authors! Join our Back-to-School Blast” YA/NA Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2raIOey
— Authors! Join our “25 Days of Box Sets” Christmas Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2qcG5DS
FOR READERS:
CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME GIVEAWAYS:
1. FREE YA Boxset: https://books.pronoun.com/otherworlds...
2. Fantasy-Lovers Loaded Kindle Fire Giveaway! http://jasonpaulricebooks.com/giveaways/fantasy-book-loaded-kindle-fire/
3. Start Reading Diverse! Giveaway: http://lcmawson.com/srdgiveaway/
4. 30 FREE Contemporary Fantasy & Urban Fantasy Books: http://www.eliciahyder.com/giveaway/f...
5. The Ultimate Paperback Giveaway: http://sffbookbonanza.com/paperbackgiveaway/
6. The Book Depository (grab over 400 free e-books in ANY genre): http://melanietomlin.com/tpr-freebies/
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June 17, 2017
Book Review: “Long Night Moon” by S.M. Reine
Long Night Moon by S.M. ReineMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
SM Reine does it again! Long Night Moon is a great next chapter in the “Seasons of the Moon” YA urban fantasy series that Reine has built, and as with the other two novels, I was HIGHLY entertained.
In terms of plot, “Long Night Moon” wasn’t nearly as suspenseful as its predecessors, BUT the book certainly develops the larger world of the werewolf in a wonderful way. We get to see, bit by bit, who is actually a part of this world, and it’s not JUST werewolves! We also get to see all the challenges that werewolves, especially Rylie, has to deal with, especially in terms of dealing with the human side vs. the wolf side.
Reine does an excellent job of bringing a lot of humanity to her characters, and she’s also great at following human logic and natural reactions to the weird happenings around town. She’s also not afraid to trouble the relationships and loyalties of her characters, and that always makes for super engaging, never predictable dynamics surrounding love, loyalty, duty, and friendship.
Long Night Moon, as well as the “Seasons of the Moon” series in general is a great YA series, and I’m super excited to pass it on to my daughter when she gets old enough!
“LONG NIGHT MOON” VIDEO REVIEW
Rock on, read on,
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June 13, 2017
CEFJ #26 The Battle Against Creative Isolation CONTINUES! (6/13/17)
We’re getting really reflective today with my weekly journal update. The eternal battle against creative isolation… and the four actions I’m taking to fight it!
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OPEN GIVEAWAYS AT NA NOIRE (FOR AUTHORS):
— Authors! Join our Back-to-School Blast” YA/NA Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2raIOey
— Authors! Join our “25 Days of Box Sets” Christmas Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2qcG5DS
FOR READERS:
CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME GIVEAWAYS:
1. FREE YA Boxset: https://books.pronoun.com/otherworlds...
2. Fantasy-Lovers Loaded Kindle Fire Giveaway! http://jasonpaulricebooks.com/giveaways/fantasy-book-loaded-kindle-fire/
3. Start Reading Diverse! Giveaway: http://lcmawson.com/srdgiveaway/
4. 30 FREE Contemporary Fantasy & Urban Fantasy Books: http://www.eliciahyder.com/giveaway/f...
5. The Ultimate Paperback Giveaway: http://sffbookbonanza.com/paperbackgiveaway/
6. The Book Depository (grab over 400 free e-books in ANY genre): http://melanietomlin.com/tpr-freebies/
VIDEO NOTES:
00:39 CALLING ALL AUTHORS! Sign up for the upcoming New Adult Noir(e) Giveaway Opps!
03:02 The Challenges with Organizing an Author Giveaway & Some Solutions
04:45 Reflections on My Creative Challenges: Being a Creative of Color
06:10 Reflections on My Creative Challenges: Dealing with Creative Isolation
08:55 Potential Solution #1 to Killing Creative Isolation: Reaching out to Author Groups, Asking Questions, Finding Moral Support, and Recognizing Negative Self Talk
14:58 Update on My Graduate Program — My Roll Dogs are Leaving!!
16:32 Being a Single Mom and a Creative + Finding a Support System as a Parent
20:13 The Voices of Our Nation (VONA) Workshop for Writers and Creatives of Color
23:49 BEING Successful as an Author vs. FEELING Successful as an Author
25:45 My End-of-the-Year Goals for Content Creation & Building Community
28:00 My Four Solutions to Creative Isolation
— SOLUTION #1: Forming a Writing Group
— SOLUTION #2: Diversifying My Creative Projects throughout the Day (30:26)
— SOLUTION #3: Traveling & Planning Trips… both Nationally & Internationally! (31:01)
— SOLUTION #4: Replenishing the Creative Well — Upping Brain Input and Balancing My Brain’s Output by Reading More, Watching More Movies, Playing Video Games, People Watching, etc (31:56)
Colby’s Creative Journal (6/13/17): The Battle Against Creative Isolation CONTINUES!
We’re getting really reflective today with my weekly journal update. The eternal battle against creative isolation… and the four actions I’m taking to fight it!
JOIN THE HOLLOW POINT LAUNCH TEAM
Get free advanced copy of the novel, free gift cards, and other prizes! https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/149478?v=6
JOIN NEW ADULT NOIRE!
We hook readers into THE darkest, grittiest, heart-pounding-est sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance to ever exist. All hearts of darkness welcome! Check us out at: http://newadultnoir.com
NEW ADULT NOIR(E) FOR READERS: Join New Adult Noir(e) for unlimited access to THE darkest, grittiest sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance reads, amazing giveaways, free books, amazing series, free bundles, and more! Grab your FREE NA Noir(e) starter library at: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pa...
NEW ADULT NOIR(E) FOR AUTHORS: Join New Adult Noir(e) today to expand your rabid readership and join our joint promotions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeElicXmpH3YO7gDZbj9DoflIkHajMEGRRU1g7BeuwqUqCFYg/viewform
OPEN GIVEAWAYS AT NA NOIRE (FOR AUTHORS):
— Authors! Join our Back-to-School Blast” YA/NA Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2raIOey
— Authors! Join our “25 Days of Box Sets” Christmas Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2qcG5DS
FOR READERS:
CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME GIVEAWAYS:
1. FREE YA Boxset: https://books.pronoun.com/otherworlds...
2. Fantasy-Lovers Loaded Kindle Fire Giveaway! http://jasonpaulricebooks.com/giveaways/fantasy-book-loaded-kindle-fire/
3. Start Reading Diverse! Giveaway: http://lcmawson.com/srdgiveaway/
4. 30 FREE Contemporary Fantasy & Urban Fantasy Books: http://www.eliciahyder.com/giveaway/f...
5. The Ultimate Paperback Giveaway: http://sffbookbonanza.com/paperbackgiveaway/
6. The Book Depository (grab over 400 free e-books in ANY genre): http://melanietomlin.com/tpr-freebies/
VIDEO NOTES:
00:39 CALLING ALL AUTHORS! Sign up for the upcoming New Adult Noir(e) Giveaway Opps!
03:02 The Challenges with Organizing an Author Giveaway & Some Solutions
04:45 Reflections on My Creative Challenges: Being a Creative of Color
06:10 Reflections on My Creative Challenges: Dealing with Creative Isolation
08:55 Potential Solution #1 to Killing Creative Isolation: Reaching out to Author Groups, Asking Questions, Finding Moral Support, and Recognizing Negative Self Talk
14:58 Update on My Graduate Program — My Roll Dogs are Leaving!!
16:32 Being a Single Mom and a Creative + Finding a Support System as a Parent
20:13 The Voices of Our Nation (VONA) Workshop for Writers and Creatives of Color
23:49 BEING Successful as an Author vs. FEELING Successful as an Author
25:45 My End-of-the-Year Goals for Content Creation & Building Community
28:00 My Four Solutions to Creative Isolation
— SOLUTION #1: Forming a Writing Group
— SOLUTION #2: Diversifying My Creative Projects throughout the Day (30:26)
— SOLUTION #3: Traveling & Planning Trips… both Nationally & Internationally! (31:01)
— SOLUTION #4: Replenishing the Creative Well — Upping Brain Input and Balancing My Brain’s Output by Reading More, Watching More Movies, Playing Video Games, People Watching, etc (31:56)
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June 5, 2017
CEFJ #25 Giveaways, New Adult Noire, and Writing Updates (6/5/17)
JOIN THE HOLLOW POINT LAUNCH TEAM
Get free advanced copy of the novel, free gift cards, and other prizes! https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/149478?v=6
JOIN NEW ADULT NOIRE!
We hook readers into THE darkest, grittiest, heart-pounding-est sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance to ever exist. All hearts of darkness welcome! Check us out at: http://newadultnoir.com
NEW ADULT NOIR(E) FOR READERS: Join New Adult Noir(e) for unlimited access to THE darkest, grittiest sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance reads, amazing giveaways, free books, amazing series, free bundles, and more! Grab your FREE NA Noir(e) starter library at: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pa...
NEW ADULT NOIR(E) FOR AUTHORS: Join New Adult Noir(e) today to expand your rabid readership and join our joint promotions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeElicXmpH3YO7gDZbj9DoflIkHajMEGRRU1g7BeuwqUqCFYg/viewform
OPEN GIVEAWAYS AT NA NOIRE (FOR AUTHORS):
— Authors! Join our Back-to-School Blast” YA/NA Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2raIOey
— Authors! Join our “25 Days of Box Sets” Christmas Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2qcG5DS
FOR READERS:
CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME GIVEAWAYS:
1. LAST DAY TO ENTER! Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card + a FREE YA Boxset (all entrants get the boxset at the end of the giveaway): http://www.colbyrrice.com/giveaways/win-50-amazon-gift-card/
2. Fantasy-Lovers Loaded Kindle Fire Giveaway! http://jasonpaulricebooks.com/giveaways/fantasy-book-loaded-kindle-fire/
3. Start Reading Diverse! Giveaway: http://lcmawson.com/srdgiveaway/
4. The Ultimate Paperback Giveaway: http://sffbookbonanza.com/paperbackgiveaway/
5. The Book Depository (grab over 400 free e-books in ANY genre): http://melanietomlin.com/tpr-freebies/
VIDEO NOTES:
1:18 Awesome Giveaways for June!
8:54 How to Organize a MASSIVE Giveaway and Segment Your Reader Lists by Genre (for Authors): My Process
14:17 The Birth of New Adult Noir(e), a reader blog and giveaway host for dark & gritty SFF/H/ROM reads. Whether you’re a reader or author, check us out!
20:04 Working on HOLLOW POINT + Join the HOLLOW POINT Launch Team + Worldbuilding for the ASYLUM trilogy and the SENTIENT trilogy
Colby’s Creative Journal (6/5/17): Giveaways, New Adult Noire, and Writing Updates
Get free advanced copy of the novel, free gift cards, and other prizes! https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/149478?v=6
JOIN NEW ADULT NOIRE!
We hook readers into THE darkest, grittiest, heart-pounding-est sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance to ever exist. All hearts of darkness welcome! Check us out at: http://newadultnoir.com
NEW ADULT NOIR(E) FOR READERS: Join New Adult Noir(e) for unlimited access to THE darkest, grittiest sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance reads, amazing giveaways, free books, amazing series, free bundles, and more! Grab your FREE NA Noir(e) starter library at: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pa...
NEW ADULT NOIR(E) FOR AUTHORS: Join New Adult Noir(e) today to expand your rabid readership and join our joint promotions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeElicXmpH3YO7gDZbj9DoflIkHajMEGRRU1g7BeuwqUqCFYg/viewform
OPEN GIVEAWAYS AT NA NOIRE (FOR AUTHORS):
— Authors! Join our Back-to-School Blast” YA/NA Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2raIOey
— Authors! Join our “25 Days of Box Sets” Christmas Giveaway: http://bit.ly/2qcG5DS
FOR READERS:
CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME GIVEAWAYS:
1. LAST DAY TO ENTER! Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card + a FREE YA Boxset (all entrants get the boxset at the end of the giveaway): http://www.colbyrrice.com/giveaways/win-50-amazon-gift-card/
2. Fantasy-Lovers Loaded Kindle Fire Giveaway! http://jasonpaulricebooks.com/giveaways/fantasy-book-loaded-kindle-fire/
3. Start Reading Diverse! Giveaway: http://lcmawson.com/srdgiveaway/
4. The Ultimate Paperback Giveaway: http://sffbookbonanza.com/paperbackgiveaway/
5. The Book Depository (grab over 400 free e-books in ANY genre): http://melanietomlin.com/tpr-freebies/
VIDEO NOTES:
1:18 Awesome Giveaways for June!
8:54 How to Organize a MASSIVE Giveaway and Segment Your Reader Lists by Genre (for Authors): My Process
14:17 The Birth of New Adult Noir(e), a reader blog and giveaway host for dark & gritty SFF/H/ROM reads. Whether you’re a reader or author, check us out!
20:04 Working on HOLLOW POINT + Join the HOLLOW POINT Launch Team + Worldbuilding for the ASYLUM trilogy and the SENTIENT trilogy
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May 24, 2017
CEFJ #24 Massive Reader Growth (5/24/17)
JOIN THE HOLLOW POINT LAUNCH TEAM!
Join the Launch Team and get free advanced copy of the novel, free gift cards, and other prizes): https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pa...
FOR AUTHORS WHO WANT TO EXPAND THEIR READERSHIP:
Join New Adult Noir(e) today to expand your readership and join our joint promotions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
FOR READERS, CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME GIVEAWAYS:
1. Win a Kindle Echo + Kindle Fire + E-books + Audiobooks
2. Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card + a FREE YA Boxset (All entrants get the free boxset at the end of the giveaway)
3. Taste of Darkness Giveaway (Grab FREE dark fantasy, dystopia, urban fantasy, and dark romance novels)
4. The Ultimate Paperback Giveaway
5. The Book Depository (Grab over 400 free e-books in ANY genre)
VIDEO NOTES:
2:25 Hosting Giveaways, Author Marketing, and Becoming the (Unexpected) Author Services Entrepreneur
4:50 Starting “New Adult Noir(e)”: a Dark and Gritty SFF/H/R Book Blog & Author Services Station
7:38 MEGA CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY I’m Hosting, the “25 Days of Box Sets” Giveaway
12:00 How to Sign up to a Giveaway as a Reader OR as an Author
12:40 Benefits to Joining a New adult Noir(e) Giveaway as an Author
14:30 My Upcoming Romantic Suspense / Paranormal Romance / Erotica Pen Name!!
15:40 Developing a Large Readership
16:17 Worldbuilding & Research for My Novel Series
20:05 JOIN THE HOLLOW POINT BETA READER LAUNCH TEAM!
22:35 Update on SANDMAN Horror Film
23:58 Creative Uni & Creative Classes I’ve Taken in the Past Month
25:45 Running The Bohemian Badass & Our Upcoming Writing Courses
28:00 Getting Back into My “Hollywood Camera Work” courses & Learning the Craft of Filmmaking
28:52 The Importance of Consuming What You Want to Produce
29:31 Still Working on Rose n’ John Does + Loosey. Goosey (the first novels of the Hitmen of Happily Ever After)
30:41 Turning my “Creative Achievements” Vlog into a PODCAST! (called “The Epic Journey of a Black Female Sci-fi Writer”)
32:00 Sitting in Gratitude, Counting My Blessings, and Staying Flexible in All Areas of Life in order to Uplevel Your Prosperity
33:45 Reflections on the First Year of Grad School — MFA Program in Generative Dramaturgy
— Admitting Who I Am and Who I’m Becoming as a Grad Student
— Skills I’m Gaining by Being in Grad School
— How Grad School is Helping Me to Understand Where My Body of Work is Going (especially as a Filmmaker)
— My Deepening Love of Shakespeare and Shakespeare in Sci-fi
— My Love for Adaptation (Thanks to Grad School + Akira Kurosawa)
39:07 New Directions for YEAR 2 in Grad School! — MFA Program in Generative Dramaturgy
— Dramaturging a Gothic Horror Musical: The Addams Family Musical!
— Studying My Eighth Language, RUSSIAN! + The Importance of Languages in Life AND as a Sci-fi/Fantasy Author
— AMAZING Classes I’m Taking Next Semester: Film Editing, The Dramaturg & the Classic Play, Contemporary Trends in Dramaturgy (for film, game design, and immersive theatre), and Combat for the Stage!
— The Artist vs. the Scholar: The Scholar Lost, lol
45:00 Self-care, Health, and Wellness
Colby’s Creative Journal (5/24/17): Massive Reader Growth, Giveaways, Creative Updates!
Join the Launch Team and get free advanced copy of the novel, free gift cards, and other prizes): https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pa...
FOR AUTHORS WHO WANT TO EXPAND THEIR READERSHIP:
Join New Adult Noir(e) today to expand your readership and join our joint promotions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
FOR READERS, CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME GIVEAWAYS:
1. Win a Kindle Echo + Kindle Fire + E-books + Audiobooks
2. Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card + a FREE YA Boxset (All entrants get the free boxset at the end of the giveaway)
3. Taste of Darkness Giveaway (Grab FREE dark fantasy, dystopia, urban fantasy, and dark romance novels)
4. The Ultimate Paperback Giveaway
5. The Book Depository (Grab over 400 free e-books in ANY genre)
VIDEO NOTES:
2:25 Hosting Giveaways, Author Marketing, and Becoming the (Unexpected) Author Services Entrepreneur
4:50 Starting “New Adult Noir(e)”: a Dark and Gritty SFF/H/R Book Blog & Author Services Station
7:38 MEGA CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY I’m Hosting, the “25 Days of Box Sets” Giveaway
12:00 How to Sign up to a Giveaway as a Reader OR as an Author
12:40 Benefits to Joining a New adult Noir(e) Giveaway as an Author
14:30 My Upcoming Romantic Suspense / Paranormal Romance / Erotica Pen Name!!
15:40 Developing a Large Readership
16:17 Worldbuilding & Research for My Novel Series
20:05 JOIN THE HOLLOW POINT BETA READER LAUNCH TEAM!
22:35 Update on SANDMAN Horror Film
23:58 Creative Uni & Creative Classes I’ve Taken in the Past Month
25:45 Running The Bohemian Badass & Our Upcoming Writing Courses
28:00 Getting Back into My “Hollywood Camera Work” courses & Learning the Craft of Filmmaking
28:52 The Importance of Consuming What You Want to Produce
29:31 Still Working on Rose n’ John Does + Loosey. Goosey (the first novels of the Hitmen of Happily Ever After)
30:41 Turning my “Creative Achievements” Vlog into a PODCAST! (called “The Epic Journey of a Black Female Sci-fi Writer”)
32:00 Sitting in Gratitude, Counting My Blessings, and Staying Flexible in All Areas of Life in order to Uplevel Your Prosperity
33:45 Reflections on the First Year of Grad School — MFA Program in Generative Dramaturgy
— Admitting Who I Am and Who I’m Becoming as a Grad Student
— Skills I’m Gaining by Being in Grad School
— How Grad School is Helping Me to Understand Where My Body of Work is Going (especially as a Filmmaker)
— My Deepening Love of Shakespeare and Shakespeare in Sci-fi
— My Love for Adaptation (Thanks to Grad School + Akira Kurosawa)
39:07 New Directions for YEAR 2 in Grad School! — MFA Program in Generative Dramaturgy
— Dramaturging a Gothic Horror Musical: The Addams Family Musical!
— Studying My Eighth Language, RUSSIAN! + The Importance of Languages in Life AND as a Sci-fi/Fantasy Author
— AMAZING Classes I’m Taking Next Semester: Film Editing, The Dramaturg & the Classic Play, Contemporary Trends in Dramaturgy (for film, game design, and immersive theatre), and Combat for the Stage!
— The Artist vs. the Scholar: The Scholar Lost, lol
45:00 Self-care, Health, and Wellness
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