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8 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block

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Nothing strikes fear in the heart a writer faster than these two words: Writer’s Block. Whether you’ve been writing for 20 days or 20 years, you’re likely to find yourself staring blankly at the computer screen eventually. But what’s the solution? In my writing journey, I’ve come across at least 8 things you can doright now to break through that feeling of emptiness and helplessness. 1. Find A Picture Until I tried...

Mel Massey Interviews Artist Dustin Compton

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Hello Necromancers! Remember me? Mel Massey, author of the EARTH’S MAGICK series has invaded the lair of the Necromancer once again. The next installment for the EARTH’S MAGICK series just came out – DECKER. It’s a companion novel to the series, all about the life of one of the part human characters named Decker. He’s over 2,000 years old and has a penchant for fighting (and beheading folks). As wel...

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Necromancer Awakening FREE for LIMITED TIME

Hello friends! It's with great pleasure that I offer my international bestselling fantasy, Necromancer Awakening, as a FREE download for a limited time on Amazon.


Don't wait to grab your copy of the Kindle edition! The free book fairy's wings are getting tired, and she might not hang around much longer!

Platform Building Primer

In a recent article I wrote that detailed the various lessons I learned from publishing my book Necromancer Awakening (now an Amazon Bestselling fantasy), I stated that having a platform is every bit as important as you've heard it is. Since that article was written, I've received countless questions asking me how I did it. 


Because ziggurats are cool, and I like to say "Chichen Itza".
In this article, I'll show you some basic steps you can take to get started on building your ow...

My Writing Process: A Blog Tour

I was asked to participate in the "Writer's Process Blog Tour" by a wonderful friend (and #1 bestselling author!) Nicholas Rossis, author of the Pearseus epic fantasy series. When you get a chance, take a moment to visit him at http://www.nicholasrossis.com/.

The Writer's Process Blog Tour requires that I answer 4 questions about my process and works. In today's post, I'll take a stab at those 4 questions in the hope of shedding some light on the rusty innards of my mind.




What Am I Wo...

Do Your Characters Have an Attitude?

There are few things more elusive in the craft of writing than the notion of "Voice". But what many new writers fail to grasp is that "Voice" is far more than just what a character says. It's about how they say it and how they feel about the world around them.


In other words, it's at least partially about their attitude.

You have an attitude. You may not realize it, but you have one. I'm sure you've heard the words "don't give me that attitude!" on more than one occasion. I'm willing...

Necromancer Awakening Appears On 4th Bestseller List

I just received amazing news from a friend! Necromancer Awakening has entered a 4th Amazon bestseller list (Sword & Sorcery Fantasy)!


As you can see from the images, Necromancer Awakening is currently #13 on the Sword & Sorcery Fantasy bestseller list, and is also #7 on that category's "Hot New Releases" list! This is a profound honor that I cannot even comprehend right now. When I glanced at this bestseller list, I saw names like George R.R. Martin, Terry Goodkind, Morgan Rice, Margar...

Lessons Learned from 1000 Books

Having sold more than 1000 copies of Necromancer Awakening (my bestselling dark fantasy novel, now available on Amazon),  I've learned some lessons about independent publishing. 


One of my minions at work on social networking
Some of them will delight you. Others will disturb you. I believe many will surprise you. Beware...many an exclamation mark lurks ahead.
Having a Platform - Every  Bit as Important As You've Been Told It IsA year into writing Necromancer Awakening, back in 20...

Spotlight: The Power of Six by Nicholas Rossis

It is my great honor and privilege to introduce you all to a wonderful writer and friend, Nicholas Rossis. I first met Nicholas through social media many months ago, and we hit it off right away. Those of you who know Nicholas know what a warm and generous man he is. And those of you who have read his work know what an incredible writer he is!

Let's get to the important stuff. Nicholas is the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling epic fantasy series "Pearseus" (Year 18: The Schism, and Rise of t...