Tag Archives: writing

Tips to Creating Characters with Mental Illness

As I said on Monday, this can be a very sensitive topic.  So, I’m going to try to rein in the urge to crack jokes as much as I can.  Still, this is a 7 List, which tends to have … Continue reading

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The Challenge of Putting Mental Illness in Fiction

Not sure this will be a long post because this is a delicate topic that everyone seems to have a different opinion on.  Using various mental illnesses is common in fiction.  Many of us can name at least one story … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Pinged Off the Crossbar and Hit a Mascot

I don’t know how to categorize this week.  Things happened, but I haven’t heard back about the potential job. Not surprising since schools were closed on Tuesday for the election and Wednesday for Diwali.  The waiting is always the worst … Continue reading

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Derailing Bedlam: Bribes & Favors Part 1 #fiction #adventure

Well, here we are.  The first installment of Derailing Bedlam, which will run on Thursdays until it’s done.  As usual, I will warn everyone that this is an R-Rated adventure and put the story section behind a cut.  There will be … Continue reading

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Discussion: What Do You Think of the Rise in Celebrity Authors?

I was going to post a picture of celebrity authors here, but I figure I’d rather promote my own stuff. Anyway, I’ve noticed how often a celebrity shows up with a book that rockets to the top of the bestseller … Continue reading

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Wow! That Was Unexpected!

I’m going to be trying my best to not ‘count all my chickens before they hatch’ like I keep getting told not to do.  Still, this week took a wild turn right at the beginning.  The original plan was to … Continue reading

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Raven’s Wrath Part 31 (SERIES FINALE) #horror #thriller #Halloween

(Good-bye to Dawn Addison. May she finally find peace now that her story has been told.) With a warm smile, Doctor Grace Rutherford, the founder of Raven’s Hold, holds the front door open for Ian. “We are happy to have … Continue reading

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Raven’s Wrath Part 30 #horror #thriller #Halloween

(Check out what led to this final battle.) The island shakes and stretches as Ian and Addison battle over the ruins of the asylum where they first met. With her hands in her pockets, Dawn continues heading for the building … Continue reading

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Raven’s Wrath Part 29 #horror #thriller #Halloween

(Should have put some tissues with the last scene.) Unsure if she should scream or cry, Dawn can only sit in the canoe and grip the oar with white-knuckled fingers. Feeling something bump into the boat, she turns to the … Continue reading

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Raven’s Wrath Part 28 #horror #thriller #Halloween

(Things just keep getting worse for our heroine.) The ATV skids as they make a sharp turn and narrow miss getting hit by a trio of beer bottles. Checking over her shoulder, Dawn sees that the enormous mob is still … Continue reading

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