Recent content by TWErvin2

The thing is, the examples appear to be comparing your work too are: --Shorter than your work and/or include black and white images instead of full color. --Are probably not POD but used offset printing with a reasonably large print run to keep costs down. As a self-published author, you're...

It's been used, or variations of it. The first line to The Five People You Meet in Heaven are: This is a story about a man named Eddie and it begins at the end, with Eddie dying in the sun. In my novel Relic Tech, the main character is on a medical bed, hooked up to equipment with a terminal...

Chiming in and adding a little more to what others have said, while agreeing/ It depends on the character, but yes, definitely guilt for killing someone, even after self defense is reasonable. Consider that it could be a vital point in defining that character/characterization. The same would...

An update: Thunder Wells is now Whispersync available, which means that if you obtain the Kindle version, you can then get the audiobook version through Audible at a steep discount (for roughly 1/3 the regular price). If you don't already know, a neat thing about Whispersync is that you're...

In my First Civilization's Legacy Series, spell casters require aptitude and training, especially to advance. As they advance, they begin to take on 'aspects' of their craft. Seers begin to lose their physical sight, Enchanters become more and more susceptible to magic used against them...

Mine is from a water color art work from years ago of an RPG character. Wilbur the Axeman. :)

Thanks, skip.knox :)

The Audiobook version of Thunder Wells is now Available, Narrated by Jonathan Waters. It can be obtained via Amazon, Audible and iTunes. Here's a link to my Blog where for direct links and more information: Thunder Wells is Now Available in Audio If you download and listen, I hope...

Cover for the Audiobook version of Thunder Wells

A couple I listen to: Wood on Words (focuses on self-publishing advice, but goes a bit more broad on occasion) Authorcast (talks about various projects and the writing industry in general, and specific areas of writing/publishing) Dueling Ogres (is more of a geek/nerd interest podcast...

While the path to finding a publisher often varies, you've hit many of the highlights. I will add: Even if you don't go with an attorney, (as stated securing the services of a reputable literary attorney is wise), remember that every contract should be negotiable. If a publisher is unmovable on...

Gryphonwood Press has temporarily reduced the price of Relic Tech to 99 cents through all ebook outlets. Also, if you do Kindle, and pick up the ebook, you can get the audiobook for $1.99 through Audible. For more details, I have the information posted on my blog here: Relic Tech on Sale

There isn't likely to be a lot of crossover readership from the adult romance with explicit tendencies to YA, so you won't be losing anything using two pen names.

Some writers use flow charts or index cards (moving them around), with plot elements, character introductions, key scenes or even dialogue. They use different color post-it notes, like notecards with info written on them, to represent different characters or interacting storylines. Maybe one...

Rock House, a Dane Maddock Universe (Kindle World) adventure is now available. :) Description: Trouble seems to find retired Navy SEALs Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake everywhere they go. A brief visit to a state park turns into a dangerous hunt for a forgotten treasure. Can Maddock and...