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The Action, Humor, & Cussing of CROSSING BEDLAM has ARRIVED! #ValentinesDay

The Rated-R Post-Apocalyptic Action Comedy Adventure is finally here! The United States of America has been crippled. Violently contained by a global military force and left without its leaders, the country has become shattered and chaotic. A decade has passed … Continue reading

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Nearing the Time for Bedlam

This is the week where the little munchkin is home.  So not much is going to happen, especially on days that wife is working.  Not an ideal situation for an author who missed his editing goals so badly that he … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Lloyd the Educated Man

Another taste of Bedlam!  As usual, I’ve put the fun behind a cut to avoid any spoilers.  Closest thing is a mention of one obstacle.  Enjoy.

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From Fantasy Author to Researching Author

Crossing Bedlam required that I do something different in both preparation and writing.  As a fantasy author, I never had to do more than look up various weapons and any pre-existing monsters I was using.  Half the time I didn’t … Continue reading

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The Fine Art of Cursing

Warning: Crude language ahead. This might not be a long post because it feels like a simple topic.  Just like sex and violence, cursing is a personal preference category.  Some people freak out when you say ‘damn’ while others laugh … Continue reading

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Questions 3: How Would You End the World?

One of the difficult things about Crossing Bedlam was deciding how to throw the country into chaos.  There are many things to factor in that ranges from geography to psychology.  Not to mention technology, sociology, anthropology, and tons of -ologies.  You … Continue reading

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Sex & Violence: What’s Your Limit?

I’m scheduling this in late December and praying that I’m not doing something important on the day this goes live.  Sex and violence in fiction is such a hot button topic that it would be wiser to avoid them entirely. … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Cassidy Uncensored (At Least Her Language Is)

Trying to find a fun scene with Cassidy that isn’t spoiler heavy is really tough.  I did my best with a small fight scene, but it has a context problem again.  All I’ll say is that she’s run into someone … Continue reading

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When an Author Makes Changes

Not sure why I took that quote, but it might ring true.  Honestly, ‘change of pace’ ended up being pics of a band and porn.  ‘Change of style’ was all fashion and porn.  Let’s face it, people.  Every topic gets … Continue reading

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A Week of Aches, Pains, & Progress

I started the week with a brutalized lower back because my snow shoveling technique is self-destructive.  Limped through the Tribe of the Snow Tiger edits while using a heating pad and stretching.  Now I’m finishing up another round of edits on Crossing Bedlam … Continue reading

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