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Interview with Author Dylan Hearn

Originally posted on Sacha Black:
Interview slots are now closed until September 1st, when I am opening the slots up for author book release and promotions (i.e. without the interview). I had the pleasure of being recommended Second Chance by Geoff Le Pard, which is now sitting high up on my list of to read.…

Before the edit starts

When you start out writing it’s easy to look at authors with two, three, four or more books under their belt and believe they somehow have it easier than you, or that your struggles mean you aren’t meant to be a writer. This is very far from the truth. I’m writing this as��the first draft […]

Goodreads Giveaway: Second Chance and Absent Souls

To celebrate the publication of the new paperback edition of Second Chance, and the first paperback edition of Absent Souls, I’m running two Goodreads giveaways where you have the chance to win one of two signed copies of each book.��The giveaway is open now midnight on StarWars day (May 4th). For more information, simply click […]

My Review of “Second Chance” by Dylan S. Hearn

Originally posted on Scott Whitmore, writer:
One of the reasons I like reading and writing science fiction is how well the genre plays with others. Create a interesting futuristic setting, on Earth or somewhere in space, and there are any number of story types — mystery, thriller, romance, action/adventure, etc. — that can be told,…

My Review of ���Second Chance��� by Dylan S. Hearn

Originally posted on Scott Whitmore, writer:
One of the reasons I like reading and writing science fiction is how well the genre plays with others. Create a interesting futuristic setting, on Earth or somewhere in space, and there are any number of story types ��� mystery, thriller, romance, action/adventure, etc. ��� that can be told,…

WRITING: Why I Read One Star Reviews

Originally posted on Piss, Coffee, and Vinegar:
WRITING: Why I Read One Star Reviews A note: this is me talking to y’all as a reader and not a writer. I’ve had some awakenings lately as to what actually DOES make me buy a book on Amazon. A second note: I’m probably not a good example…

The bad, the good and the beautiful of the cover design process

In November I published Absent Souls as an ebook only. This wasn’t��because I didn’t have a paperback ready but because I’d planned to have new covers for my books and it made no sense spending extra money on a paperback cover which would only be replaced in a few weeks. Or so I thought. The […]

To Junior

As I write this I’m not sure if I’ll post or not, but if you’re reading this then I guess I have. Yesterday I learnt my brother-in-law died. He’d had cancer for a number of years and had recently gone downhill quite fast, so while we knew it was coming this knowledge did nothing to […]

What If Authors Behaved In Real Life Like They Behaved Online?

Originally posted on Tara Sparling writes:
So listen, kid. We’ve each written a book, see. Now you have to read all of them and tell us why we’re brilliant. Come with me now on a journey to��explore��a��side��of the Internet which��is still driving me��batty. I know you don’t want to be driven batty, but let’s face…

Pay it Forward – Beta Reading

There are many ways an author can Pay it Forward to the writing community. The regular followers of this blog know I like to but books from fellow self-published authors and promote those I’ve most enjoyed via my Recommended Reads. This is a great way of giving something back to those who’ve supported you as […]