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Writing Historical Fiction Can Be Tricky. Don’t Let An Anachronistic Statement Ruin Your Story.

Posted on September 1, 2022 by unholypursuit

Writing Historical Fiction Can Be Tricky. Don’t Let An Anachronistic Statement Ruin Your Story. One of the most common error in writing historical fiction is not keep the authenticity of the time period. Don’t add modern items, slang, or ways … Continue reading →

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Groovy Man, Sistah Girl, All Is Good. I’m A Straight Shootin’ Son of A Gun

Posted on August 15, 2022 by unholypursuit

Phrases often meant something different years ago than today. For example, I quoted The Three Dog Night, “Joy To The World” in a book set in the 1960’s to the early 70’s. It would be out of place to apply … Continue reading →

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Are writers and authors being held political hostages?!

Posted on September 13, 2021 by unholypursuit

  [This conversation took place about three years about but it is still in the air for some writers.] I know it’s advised by every publisher to their authors:  Not to discuss certain topics as a writer and to remain … Continue reading →

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All writing advice, even from so-called writing experts is not always the best advice for your type of story.

Posted on February 15, 2021 by unholypursuit

Despite what the talking heads say, all writing advice, even if it is from so-called writing experts, is not always the best advice for your type of story. Analyze your own story and see which flow best suit it. You … Continue reading →

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Marketing is the lifeline to selling books. But how much is too much?

Posted on January 8, 2021 by unholypursuit

[Original post was written two years ago. A lot have changed since, but the basic is still useful. ] Whether you’re traditionally published, self published, or somewhere in between, authors these days are primarily responsible for marketing their own books. … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Book-25 Things Moms hope don’t happen for the Holidays 🎄🎄🎄

Posted on December 23, 2020 by unholypursuit

This is a short book or novella I wrote based on family life at Christmastime. It one of the few humorous books I’ve written.                            25 Things Moms hope don’t happen for the Holidays   Dedication I dedicated … Continue reading →

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The Little Drummer Boy-The Magic of Christmas 🥁 🥁 🥁

Posted on December 20, 2020 by unholypursuit

I don’t know if the shows still comes on, but there used to be a cartoon animation about this song and story.   Come they told me pa rum pum pum pum A newborn King to see pa rum pum … Continue reading →

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Just because you’re a sheep doesn’t mean you have to follow the crowd.

Posted on September 29, 2020 by unholypursuit

The volatility of some people can be like looking at a hagfish for the first time. Ugly and slimy. But at least how they look serve a purpose. The hagfish looks the way nature intended but people’s faces twisted ugly … Continue reading →

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Some things you can’t change the meaning of no matter how much you wants to. Smirk is one of those things.

Posted on August 16, 2020 by unholypursuit

I thought about this gross misuse of a human gesture because fiction imitate life. I wish authors would stop it! The next book I read where the character is smirking instead of affectionately smiling. I’m putting it down. I’ve only … Continue reading →

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