The Writing Tips App Good writing comes from experience and practice. In reality, there’s no better way to become better at writing than reading a lot, and practicing your writing. There is, however, one way to help speed things up and boost your writing prowess through the help of apps. While it neither tells you
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It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. I hate not updating this page more often, but I do have a good reason for it: money. I’m broke, and unfortunately, the more time I spend writing posts for this site, making videos for YouTube, writing horror stories, and basically doing all the things I really
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It has been a great year, and I want to thank all of you for reading, interacting, and helping me spread the word about my new works. It has truly been an honor to write for you, and I hope you’ll continue to follow me into the new year, which holds so many new surprises.
I’m sitting at my computer desk at 12:01 on a Wednesday afternoon, typing what you now read, while I listen to the heavy drops of rain fall outside my window. It’s dark in this room–because it’s grey and overcast outside. It’s not too hot here, but the humidity makes everything–even inside–feel damp. I don’t mind
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I was sitting here in my office, getting ready to work on my second novel, when it occurred to me: I haven’t posted a blog in weeks. This is not an epiphany. It’s something I consider nearly every day along with inquiries about strange growths on my head and research about elevated caffeine levels in
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No news may be good news, but it’s also no blog posts. There is very little happening here at Rapino headquarters these days. I just started teaching my summer class, and I was recently offered a new class that I will be building from the ground up with a fellow professor, so time is short
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Look ma, I’m on blog TV! (You may want to avert your eyes.) If you were unable to watch the video, here is a quick recap: Stuttering and mumbling, robot porn, Moon Hill Pumpkin Ale Cover reveal, signature art reveal, sketch reveal (see all below) The pre-order for Soundtrack to the End of the World
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Today for your reading pleasure, Nathan Shumate, of Arcane fame, has posted an excerpt of my short story, “Destination Unknown.” You can slip your hand back out from your pants. I know my writing gets you all hot and bothered, but save it for later; you’re going to need it. In a recent comprehensive review
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Today’s guest post is on Cate Gardner’s site, and is entitled “Riding Wind Gusts.” Frankly, I’m surprised she posted it. It defies all logic, which I guess was the point. Please enjoy. If you’re not familiar with Cate’s work, you best get familiar. Her most recent release for which she had her own blog tour
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Today I visit the magically awesome Laurita on her home turf: Calling Shotgun. In my guest post, Truth in Fiction, I discuss the inspiration for my story “Stanley” and give you, good readers, a free look at the story in question. Once you’ve visited Laurita (remember to wipe your feet!), come on back here and
