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October 24, 2018
What It Takes To Write And Publish An Indie Novel
In case you were wondering… here’s a list I’ve compiled on what it takes to write and publish a novel.
(And no, this isn’t a NaNoWriMo thing, it’s just something that came to me while doing all the “stuff” for my latest novel.)
So here goes…
– Ten years to learn how to write (a.k.a. “skool”)
– Three years to learn how to write fiction (plus endless unfinished WiPs)
– Two years to learn how to write fiction people actually want to read (and I still tell people, “Don’t expect Faulkner when you...
July 30, 2018
Oddball Movie Review: How It Ends
The ironically-titled How It Ends is a post-apocalyptic thriller starring Theo James, Forrest Whitaker, Grace Dove, and Kat Graham. Like many of the other Netflix original films the streaming service has released this year, it features an above-average production value and a perfectly competent cast. Sadly, it ultimately fails to deliver as a theater-worthy movie due to weak character dialogue, implausible scenarios, and a bizarre plot twist that takes the film in a decidedly weird direction...
June 2, 2018
Oddball Movie Review: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
I almost always get sick after a long flight, and this week my trip back from Boston Fantasy Fest was no exception. So, I bundled up yesterday and watched this little gem from Taika Waititi, the guy behind Thor: Ragnarok and What We Do In The Shadows (go watch it if you haven’t seen it—it’s the best documentary spoof since This Is Spinal Tap).
Granted, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is not even remotely a fantasy or post-apocalyptic film. Instead, it’s mo...
May 31, 2018
Fight Scene Notes From Boston Fantasy Fest
I got some requests for the fight scene notes from Boston Fantasy Fest, so I thought I’d post them here (click the image to download the PDF). Enjoy!
February 22, 2018
Author Update for February & March 2018
It’s time for another author update from yours truly, so let’s see what we have in store…
Druid Justice Releases on February 24th!
Yes, the next Colin McCool novel, Druid Justice, is releasing in two days. I am particularly excited about this bit of news, as it’s been a while since I released a Colin McCool novel. Getting the flu set me back a bit on my writing and publishing schedule, so it’s releasing a few weeks late.
However, I think readers of the series will find it was worth the extra...
January 28, 2018
Update for January 2018
Once again it’s time to post a quick update on the books I am currently writing and publishing, so here’s this month’s blog post.
What I’m Currently Working OnI was supposed to have written and published Book 5 in the Colin McCool, Junkyard Druid series by now, but the flu had other ideas about what I should be doing with my time this month. So, instead of getting Druid Justice out by the end of the month, I spent two weeks battling this year’s strain of influenza A. Yay!
My slightly messy w...
December 16, 2017
December Update
I know it’s been a while since I posted an update to the blog… mea culpa, mea culpa. I honestly don’t like writing blog posts, mainly because I try to save my writing juice for penning novels these days. But since readers often visit author websites for info on their latest releases and so on, I figured I’d better damn well post some news.
Here goes…
Writing News & UpdatesSo what have I been up to lately? Mostly, a whole lot of writing. 2017 was a busy year for me, because in late 2016 I dec...
October 25, 2017
Pre-Order The Next Junkyard Druid Novella!
The next Junkyard Druid novella is now available for pre-order before the official release on Friday, October 27th!
This 38,000 word volume features characters from the Colin McCool series, starring in three separate novelette-length stories:
Carnival of BloodWhen Colin investigates the disappearance of a young teen at a carnival infested with creepy clowns, he discovers that not all clowns are friendly… and some can be downright deadly.
Serpent’s DaughterAs someone who hunts and kills para...
July 19, 2017
Urban Fantasy Author M.D. Massey News and Updates for July 2017
Hello everyone! This is Nathelle, M.D. Massey’s assistant, and I’ll be popping in from time to time to give you updates on what’s going on and things that are coming out soon.
Raven Awards
THEM: Invasion is one of the finalists for the Favorite Paranormal category in this year’s Raven Awards from Uncaged Book Reviews. It just made it to the final round, thanks to your support!
You can vote for M.D. once every day on the Raven Awards’ official voting website (scroll down to the bottom of the p...
May 1, 2017
Featured Author Interview In May Issue of Uncaged Book Reviews
Hey, check it out… I’m one of the featured authors in this month’s issue of Uncaged Book Reviews!
My interview starts on page 48. Also, check out the interview following mine with my fellow zompoc author R.L. Blalock, starting on page 60 of this issue.
