Even Heroes Die

This will be a short post. I may do a more in depth, and more thought out blog in a few days. I just wanted to take a moment to remember one of my heroes.This author made me fall in love with fantasy after not having read a fantasy novel in 9 years.This writer made me fall in love with words, and made we want to write my own stories.This man left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.On this day of September in 2007 James Olive Rigney, Jr.,...

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Words For Writers: Shock Factor

Ursula K. Le Guin must be one of the most brilliant women to ever live. I admire her so much. Not only is she brilliant but she is a prolific writer, whose stories are mind bending and intelligent, and are beautifully written. I don't believe there is a better writer of prose.At 81 she doesn't publish as much as she once did. She recently released a book of poems. Her last novel was released in 2008. A book by the title of Lavinia. Stephen King included...

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Words for Writers: Writing Goals

Every writer who puts pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, wants to be great. I don't believe people are born great writers. I believe people can become great. Sure some folks are born with more of a knack for composing, but they must fine tune their craft. If they do not they'll have talent that'll become dull like a knife.Before I sat down to work on this blog I wondered what makes a great writer . . .Here are a few things that popped into my mind:~ Creativity~ A knack for words~ Desire~ DisciplineThose are by no means definitive answers. They...

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