P.D. Alleva's Blog, page 4
December 29, 2020
Mindfulness Techniques to Combat Writers Block
We’ve all been there. That moment when the mojo just seems to slip away. When we stare at our word document with thoughts rattling in our skull. WTF? Where did it go? Even the thought of plucking away at our keyboard seems futile. Can’t think, can’t eat, can’t do a thing about the next great novel that had once contained so much brilliance you were sure this is the one. Here's Tip: Try Mindfullness!
December 15, 2020
Why Do I Write Science Fiction
Why do I write science fiction? Well, why not, why would I want to live in a third dimensional reality when I can cross time, space, pararell universes, and alternate dimensions?
November 18, 2020
Alchemy And Science Fiction
Alchemy and Science Fiction: When I sat down to write The Rose, my original idea was to pen a short story, a prelude to a trilogy I was writing titled The Indigo Trials, with the purpose to provide a backstory to the super power that was featured in the trilogy. But what is the super power? Well, keep on reading because the answers are here.
October 14, 2020
7 Cult Classic Horror Films You Must Watch
7 Cult Classic Horror Films You Must Watch. From Killer Klowns to The Gate, this list arrives just in time to tickle those Halloween Horror fancies.
October 6, 2020
The Rose Vol. 1: A Little BackStory
Every story has a back story. Here's a little informaiton on what's going on in The Rose Vol. 1
September 16, 2020
Pulp Fiction Reborn
Pulp Fiction Reborn: The Pulp Fiction literary era is making a comback: Here's Why!
September 2, 2020
Pink Floyd and Silent Horror Films
Perfect for Halloween. Silent Horror Films Paired with Pink Floyd Albums
August 19, 2020
Inspiration Through Nostalgia
People always ask, "How do you stay inspired?". My answer is quick and simple: Nostalgia
July 15, 2020
The Star Wars Influence
What is it about Star Wars that influenced the creative process while writing The Rose Vol. 1? Well, let’s delve into a few bit points that has made Star Wars the mega movie franchise it has become.
July 1, 2020
Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd Inspired Action Scenes
The Rose Vol. 1 was written to be an action packed, edge of your seat thriller that I refused to allow to let up. The story had to keep pumping, raising the stakes with twists and turns, and epic battle after epic battle. My goal was for the reader to anticipate upcoming fight scenes, wanting to read (and see) certain battles between specific characters.
