Realistic Fiction Books: Realistic fiction books are typically the books that I spent time with in school or have received from my mother. They are not typically the style I write or pursue to sate my literary lust. If I had to pick a handful of realistic fiction books the majority would probably be in … Read more
Write A Book About What? You want to write a book but you’re confused asking yourself, “But write a book about what?” You may also be asking, “Why the hell should I care? You’re some dude on the interwebs” – Two simultaneous Global Kindle Store best sellers maybe? Have no fear! Doug is here! … Read more
577 Character Prompts: Character prompts are a helpful way to quickly create your supporting cast! When you enter into your fictional world you will want to create indepth and unique characters. You can do that quickly and easily using a number of prompts. Specifically, character prompts that hand off the potentially overwhelming character creation grunt … Read more
What Is Bias In Writing? Bias in writing is the inclination of a writer to favor a particular perspective or point of view. This can happen intentionally or unintentionally, and it can manifest itself in a variety of ways. The entry of bias into your writing may be essential and necessary! Keep in mind that … Read more
What’s The Main Difference Between Fiction And Nonfiction Writing? There are several differences between fiction and nonfiction writing. Fiction and nonfiction are two distinct categories of writing that serve different purposes and use different narrative techniques. What Is Fiction? Fiction is literature that is a story told from the writer’s imagination. These fiction stories are … Read more
The world is on lock-down and I’m sitting here looking around saying, ‘well, this is happening’. It is into that surreal stage where so much weird stuff has happened over the last few days and weeks that not much is surprising lately.
What the hell is a Challenge Coin? Sometimes you just need to help a sister and brother-in-law out… “A challenge coin may be a small coin or medallion, bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. Traditionally, they might be given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are also collected by service … Read more
The Audible trend in my life is pronounced and probably inexorable. A good new Audible book every month is like Christmas at the end of every month. I seem to be grabbing Audible books with the alacrity of an opium addict rushing towards a fix. (Not that I have ever been addicted to anything, it’s … Read more
I hate cold water. Once upon a time I could mince words about it but now things are much more stark. When the shower goes cold, because someone else starts theirs, as the temperature drops suddenly icy, I sequel, squirm and mumble profanity. When icy water falls from the sky, obscene amounts of clothing and … Read more
The author & book website is something that I have struggled with for quite some time. It is one of those things that the more I think about it, the more difficult it becomes to work on it. I’m just staring at the giant elephant with no idea where to start eating! Like so many … Read more
Many seek the rewards, fewer are willing to face the beast, and fewer still are prepared to face the curse that accompanies the hoard they pretend to desire. My workout music is a little intense, but here is Fafner’s Gold… (https://youtu.be/3EloXyqtnqs) Be hard or your ears might bleed… Fafner’s legend is a tale of greed, … Read more
What happens when you have a bad day? I woke up feeling nauseous and sore. Since it’s that wonderful balmy time of year, flu season, I groaned. There have been couple of really good days this week, so the turn of today is a little bit irritating. There were things on the list that I … Read more
