Many of you will remember author R.A. McCandless from the fantastic article he contributed to Tibetan Lemonade, “The Dragon Test.” Now you have an opportunity to win a copy of his novel, Tears of Heaven. Entering the …
Month: August 2017
MADNESS
A Short Story By Robert J. Waguespack “Hold still. Stop moving around.” Jeff tries not to fidget. He always fidgets when he’s nervous, his mom would tell him that. He and his wife, Margie, hide in the …
Platform Building Tips and Tricks
Many new writers balk at platform building, but I argue that it is something that should be embraced. We all need a tribe, a group of people who are solidly in our corner, supporting us and fighting …
The Crimson Curtain & Impassive Faces: book crystals, squirrel stashes, blurp deaths, cheap irony-Ep.9
A 60-minute episode in which we discuss flamboyant dandyism in “The Crimson Curtain” by Jules Barbey d’Aurevilly and contrast that with the everything-sucks-ism of postmodern literature. Kaisha talks about her squirrel stash of books and Kelsey delves …
The Graveyard
A guest story by Michael Chrobak Fear. It was all that I felt. Terror gripped my muscles. My heart raced. My eyes were wide. What was it that had frightened me so? I squished my eyes tight …
Capturing the Essence of Life: photographer and author Cendrine Marrouat talks composition and her latest book
Like compelling prose, a well-composed photo evokes emotion and teaches us something about ourselves. In her upcoming book, Life’s Little Things: The Quotes, photographer Cendrine Marrouat pairs her breathtaking photography with inspirational words. Cozy up and read …
Book Movies: casting characters, motorcycle man, strange descriptions, evocative ambiguity-Ep.8
A 30-minute tangent episode in which we obsess over the good, the bad, and the ugly of book movies. Come along as we ponder character descriptions, icky tropes, unusual visualizations, and bad adaptations. Kaisha talks about her …
5 Reasons Why You Should Start Building Your Writing Platform
When I finally finished writing my fourth book, I decided it was time to start thinking about publishing the most polished of my manuscripts. Like I did with writing, I immersed myself in weeks of research. I …
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The Dragon Test—Building a Compelling World
Guest Post by Author R.A. McCandless Dragons are awesome, awe-inspiring, and absolutely alliteratively artistic. They’re also impossible. That’s what the Dragon Test helps you understand. Think about your story, your world, or the story you want to …
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