By Kevin Paul Tracy I’ve spent the past three posts discussing elements of politics in fiction, somewhat focused on world-building, which is often considered an activity of the speculative fiction writer, but I submit is also a job for any crafter of mysteries, adventures, thrillers, etc. who wants to provide a solid plot line that…
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I HATE MY BOOK!
By Kevin Paul Tracy As you grow up you become more aware of a developing ability to hold multiple emotions at a time on any given subject, sometimes quite contradictory. For example, anyone who is married can attest to how it is possible to both loathe and love that same person at the same time….
THE BACK NINE: SPRINTING FOR THE FINISH LINE OF YOUR NOVEL
By Kevin Paul Tracy In golf, “the back nine” refers to the second half of an 18-hole golf game. It’s often used as a metaphor for finishing up, or approaching the culmination of a goal. Other sports analogies would be: “the home stretch;” “first and goal;” or “sliding in to home.” In writing I use…
TOP TEN LIST: Things Overheard At A Book Release Party
By Kevin Paul Tracy Here is a list of the top ten things overheard at a book release party. 10. “My wife loves your books! Can you sign it to her: Roger Smith?” 9. “Is the author someone famous, or just a writer?” 8. “Yes, the author signed it, we couldn’t stop him. If you…
Wrapping Up a Trilogy
By Jeffe Kennedy A couple of weeks ago I was privileged beyond belief to hear one of my longtime heroes speak – fantasy writer Stephen R. Donaldson. He read and discussed his lifetime of work at Bubonicon. I also got to be a guest author at the same event, making it all that much more…