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If anyone says I have too many books 😞
#booksky #books #Kindleunlimited #thriller #suspense #romance #novels #geopolitical #mythological #darkromance #women #contemporary #fiction #fantasy #crime #amazon #sifi #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #author #readers #indie -
And wow, Beware the Ills is done, but I've got enough Greenland Diaries to last years. You can continue to read it every Monday and FRIDAYS. Two a week. Yay!
#writing #reading #fiction #books #horror #apocalyptic #journal #monsters #novels
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/09/07/the-greenland-diaries-day-74/
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And wow, Beware the Ills is done, but I've got enough Greenland Diaries to last years. You can continue to read it every Monday and FRIDAYS. Two a week. Yay!
#writing #reading #fiction #books #horror #apocalyptic #journal #monsters #novels
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/09/07/the-greenland-diaries-day-74/
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And wow, Beware the Ills is done, but I've got enough Greenland Diaries to last years. You can continue to read it every Monday and FRIDAYS. Two a week. Yay!
#writing #reading #fiction #books #horror #apocalyptic #journal #monsters #novels
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/09/07/the-greenland-diaries-day-74/
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And wow, Beware the Ills is done, but I've got enough Greenland Diaries to last years. You can continue to read it every Monday and FRIDAYS. Two a week. Yay!
#writing #reading #fiction #books #horror #apocalyptic #journal #monsters #novels
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/09/07/the-greenland-diaries-day-74/
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And wow, Beware the Ills is done, but I've got enough Greenland Diaries to last years. You can continue to read it every Monday and FRIDAYS. Two a week. Yay!
#writing #reading #fiction #books #horror #apocalyptic #journal #monsters #novels
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/09/07/the-greenland-diaries-day-74/
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Brenna Kasey, author of Voidwalker
Why did you choose to write in your genre?
I’ve always written fantasy. As a kid, I grew up with Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z. Indiana Jones and Han Solo were my first-ever crushes (and obviously Harrison Ford is real cute too!) World of Warcraft became popular during my adolescence, and Halo too (I suck at shooter games, so I didn’t get into that one). I’ve always had my head in the clouds. Reality is very boring to me; I haven’t had the best of luck existing within reality. I’m forever looking for more, trying to find some meaning for existence. I can find that in fantasy, and I can create the coolest of characters inspired by all the fantastical things I’ve consumed over the years.
Are you a full-time or part-time writer, and how does that affect your writing?
When I started this series, I was a part-time writer. I have since become a full-time writer, and it’s allowed me to do so much more within my community of readers. I always made sure to have time for my books, but now I have ample time for my readers as well. I like to make sure I am interacting with everyone to the best of my ability within the confines of my story, so more time has been a very wonderful change.
What role does research play in your writing?
For the most part, I write about things I know or can easily imagine. I focus heavily on the characters, and my background with mental and behavioral health helps tremendously. But sometimes I write things that I don’t know; the later installments have been very modern combat-heavy. I’ve had to research bomb equipment, sniper information, medical procedures, etc.
I frequently refer to my DSM-5 when I’m writing. I know quite a bit already, but I usually have it available for reference. Especially when writing the end of Lightbringer (The Eôṅśa Book 3), I needed to make sure I was writing things correctly and in the correct terminology. I’ve written reports in case files before, but I’ve never written a full psych report, so it was a very slow process to make sure I did it justice.
What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
I see so many people becoming upset with their readers if their work isn’t universally loved. This is very strange to me. The entirety of humanity cannot all like the same things; our differences of opinion are what make us beautiful. You, yourself, do not like everything you’ve ever seen. Go into this journey knowing that people are going to dislike your work. People will pick it apart, make assumptions, and be incorrect at times. This is ok, and it is nothing to get upset about. Imagine a world where we were all exactly the same… how boring? Do not get upset at the humans around you for being human when you’re a human too. As long as you like your work, that’s what matters. There will be plenty of people who love what you create, and that more than makes up for the negativity you’ll occasionally get.
Can you share a little bit about your latest book?
Voidwalker: Deep Cover (The Eôṅśa Book 5) is publishing on December 27th, 2026. It follows Selena as she goes undercover to carry out a rescue mission, and simultaneously follows another character’s slow descent into madness. Secrets are uncovered, and the events of the previous books are called into question. This series is meant to make readers question what they think they know, and this book delivers us right into uncertainty.
I cannot say much else without spoiling everything!
Who is your favorite character in your book and why?
I have three, but I will name them by their domains instead of their names to avoid full spoilers. In no particular order: Valor, Destiny, and Ruin.
These characters, to me, are the most fun to write and the most interesting (sometimes tragic) stories. They challenge me as a writer, especially the only female character on the list. It is supremely hard to keep everything together in a mostly cohesive way and to provide a timeline for my readers that makes sense. Also, the interactions between them are some of the most rewarding to write, though of course they are not all neat and pretty interactions.
Who is your least favorite character and why?
Again, domains, not names. I’m going to get a lot of hate for this, but Justice and Storms are my least favorite characters. They are easy to write, and I know them very well, so they are boring to me. This doesn’t mean they are bad characters (they are reader favorites), but to me, they just aren’t the best ones I’ve got.
What is your next project?
I am beginning to draft book 6 (publishing June 2027), and this one will be the hardest for me to write. I can’t say why without a major spoiler, so I’ll leave it at that.
Additionally, I have begun work on The Eôṅśa Fanthology. I’ve invited readers to create their own fanfictions and fanart based on the information in books 1-3. It’s going to be a lot of work, but community is extremely important to me and to my project. I am happy to say that I’ve got a handful of people already on the team and in the beginning stages of churning out a piece of storytelling history. We’re looking at a summer 2027 release, but please do not hold us to that!
And I am always working on my Instagram, which is canon and serves as an entry point for readers to join the story.
Who is your favorite fictional character and why?
Yuna from Final Fantasy 10; you’ll see her staff is tattooed on my right hand/arm (very unfinished) if you see a picture or video of me. Her story feels very similar to my own. She begins the game trying her best to be who she thinks the world needs her to be. By the end, she has learned to think for herself, to stand up for what she believes is right even if it isn’t the way the rest of the world thinks. She quite literally helps the souls of the dead transition into the farplane (the afterlife, whatever you prefer to call it), and most of my career was spent helping people find peace within their lives here on earth. She is, in my opinion, the greatest hero character ever written. That particular game is my favorite story ever written too, so I suppose I am biased. But her journey is so beautiful to me. We should absolutely fight for life and happiness and truth, and we should not blindly bow down to establishments just because they are established. Challenge everything, think for yourself, and above all else, live by your morals.
Want to learn more about Brenna Kasey?
Goodreads | StoryGraph | Instagram | Linktree
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WHAT AM I READING?
Just finished Ancient Rome by Simon Baker. It stuck with me after I put it down, the mark of a good book. So reminiscent of our current times (despite being over 2000 years ago) and our power hungry, self-centred leaders. A lesson in why we really don't need to anoint a leader for any of our societies.Started The Midnight Train by Matt Haig. So far: like the Midnight Library but slightly better story.
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WHAT AM I READING?
Just finished Ancient Rome by Simon Baker. It stuck with me after I put it down, the mark of a good book. So reminiscent of our current times (despite being over 2000 years ago) and our power hungry, self-centred leaders. A lesson in why we really don't need to anoint a leader for any of our societies.Started The Midnight Train by Matt Haig. So far: like the Midnight Library but slightly better story.
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WHAT AM I READING?
Just finished Ancient Rome by Simon Baker. It stuck with me after I put it down, the mark of a good book. So reminiscent of our current times (despite being over 2000 years ago) and our power hungry, self-centred leaders. A lesson in why we really don't need to anoint a leader for any of our societies.Started The Midnight Train by Matt Haig. So far: like the Midnight Library but slightly better story.
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WHAT AM I READING?
Just finished Ancient Rome by Simon Baker. It stuck with me after I put it down, the mark of a good book. So reminiscent of our current times (despite being over 2000 years ago) and our power hungry, self-centred leaders. A lesson in why we really don't need to anoint a leader for any of our societies.Started The Midnight Train by Matt Haig. So far: like the Midnight Library but slightly better story.
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WHAT AM I READING?
Just finished Ancient Rome by Simon Baker. It stuck with me after I put it down, the mark of a good book. So reminiscent of our current times (despite being over 2000 years ago) and our power hungry, self-centred leaders. A lesson in why we really don't need to anoint a leader for any of our societies.Started The Midnight Train by Matt Haig. So far: like the Midnight Library but slightly better story.
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Edwidge Danticat on Haitian Americans in a Time of Peril
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Edwidge Danticat on Haitian Americans in a Time of Peril
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Edwidge Danticat on Haitian Americans in a Time of Peril
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Edwidge Danticat on Haitian Americans in a Time of Peril
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Edwidge Danticat on Haitian Americans in a Time of Peril
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kathy acker: get rid of meaning
https://p-u-n-c-h.ro/koenigbooks/kathy-acker-get-rid-of-meaning/
American author Kathy Acker was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Working through an experimental and avant-garde tradition, she wrote numerous novels, essays, poems, and novellas from the early 1970s to the late 1990s. As a postmodernist, plagiarist, and post-punk feminist, she continues to inspire generations of writers, philosophers, and artists. The book GET RID OF MEANING, edited by Anja Casser and Matias Viegener, is the first comprehensive publication on Acker’s work from an artistic and literary perspective. It includes previously unpublished material from Acker’s personal archive and other collections. The publication is the compilation of a multipart research project including an exhibition and a symposium at Badischer Kunstverein in Karlsruhe.https://p-u-n-c-h.ro/koenigbooks/kathy-acker-get-rid-of-meaning/
#AnjaCasser #BadischerKunstverein #essays #experimentalWriting #feminism #feminist #KathyAcker #MatiasViegener #novels #plagiarist #poems #postPunk #postmodernist -
Anyone ever included a prologue to a novel? I'm doing it for the first time. I never thought I'd consider it, but there's a piece of critical information about a character that needs a setup, and there's no place in the book that feels right. The old saying, "Past is prologue." totally resonates. I guess I'll see when it's published. No dates yet. #writing #writer #writers #writersCoffeeClub #author #authors #writingCommunity #writingTips #writingPrompt #prologue #novel #novels #bookstodon #book #books #bookTok #booksky
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Anyone ever included a prologue to a novel? I'm doing it for the first time. I never thought I'd consider it, but there's a piece of critical information about a character that needs a setup, and there's no place in the book that feels right. The old saying, "Past is prologue." totally resonates. I guess I'll see when it's published. No dates yet. #writing #writer #writers #writersCoffeeClub #author #authors #writingCommunity #writingTips #writingPrompt #prologue #novel #novels #bookstodon #book #books #bookTok #booksky
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Anyone ever included a prologue to a novel? I'm doing it for the first time. I never thought I'd consider it, but there's a piece of critical information about a character that needs a setup, and there's no place in the book that feels right. The old saying, "Past is prologue." totally resonates. I guess I'll see when it's published. No dates yet. #writing #writer #writers #writersCoffeeClub #author #authors #writingCommunity #writingTips #writingPrompt #prologue #novel #novels #bookstodon #book #books #bookTok #booksky
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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING A BOOK
With narrative examples from“The Could Have Been Man.”
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING A BOOK
You Too Can Write a Book
Writers often believe they need training or permission to write a book. You do not. You need a clear process, clear goals, and the ability to start. My own path began with soap operas. Then film. Only later did I write novels. That journey shaped how I build stories. I focus on clarity and character choices. This guide shows you the same approach.
Let’s make the process easier to follow. We use one reference story throughout this guide. The story is a simple drama called “The Could Have Been Man.” It is about an old man who never married, never built a family, and now spends his days alone on a park bench feeding pigeons. He narrates pieces of his past with regret and honesty. Each step in this guide uses his story to demonstrate what you should do in your own book.
Why You Write, and Why It Matters More Than You Think
You sit down to write because something inside you refuses to stay quiet. You might want to tell a story, build a world, or leave something behind long after you’re gone. None of that happens unless you understand why you’re doing it. A clear purpose keeps you steady when the work feels slow or when you’re doubting yourself.
How to make this real? You’re going to meet someone who could have used this chapter decades earlier. His name is Harold, but the neighbourhood calls him the Could-Have-Been Man. He spends most days on the same park bench near the old fountain. He feeds a small group of pigeons that gather around him. People walk past him without thinking twice. He notices everything. He notices the parents, the couples, the noise, the silence, and how time moves, whether you want it to or not.
Harold never wrote the stories he carried. He used to keep ideas in a folded notebook. He had a plan for a small novel about a boy who learned to fix clocks. He kept another idea about a retired detective solving one last case. None of the ideas reached a first draft. At first, he ran out of time. After that, he ran out of confidence. Later, he convinced himself it didn’t matter. Years passed. The pages yellowed. Then the notebook disappeared during a move. Harold assumed writing was something he had missed his chance on. He settled into a routine. Now he feeds pigeons and tries not to think about what he abandoned.
Be Creative and Follow Harold
You don’t want Harold’s ending. You want your words on a page, in a file, in a finished book. You want something you can point to with pride. So before you get lost in structure, character arcs, or editing theory, stop and answer the questions Harold avoided.
Why are you writing this book?
What do you want your reader to feel?
What do you want your work to leave behind?Writers who skip these questions tend to drift. They write in circles or abandon what they start. Writers who take fifteen quiet minutes to think through their purpose finish more often. You don’t need a perfect mission statement. You just need clarity. A simple sentence is enough, such as:
“I want to help a first-time writer finish their book.”
“I want to share a story that has lived in my head for ten years.”
“I want to teach something I learned the hard way.”Get Back To The Keyboard
Purpose keeps you moving when pressure hits. When I wrote my first long project, I nearly quit halfway through. I didn’t like the middle chapters. I thought the entire concept might be weak. The only thing that pushed me forward was remembering why I started. I wanted to show myself that I could complete something difficult. That reason pulled me back to the keyboard every time.
Think of Harold again. Each morning, he wakes up early. He sits on the same wooden bench with a small paper bag of crumbs. The pigeons run toward him. Some jump onto his shoes. He talks to them quietly. You can hear him if you walk close enough. He tells them stories he never wrote. He describes worlds and characters,s and twists. He does it for free and for no audience. He could have shared these stories with thousands if he had taken the first step, then the next, then the next.
Finish What You Start!
Our task in this chapter is to avoid becoming him. The moment you write your purpose down, you become someone who will finish.
Here’s what you can do right now:
• Write one sentence about why this book matters to you.
• Write one sentence about what you want your reader to gain.
• Write one sentence about how your life would change if you finish.
• Write one sentence describing what will happen if you don’t.Writers respond well to honesty. When you see the cost of inaction clearly, you stop wasting time. You avoid what Harold became. He is a reminder, not a warning. He shows you what happens when desire meets hesitation for too long.
As you go through this guide, you’ll come back to him at key moments. His story will help you stay grounded in your own. You’ll watch how small decisions shape his life in the park. You’ll see how a shift in his day can push him out of his usual pattern. And unless something big happens, he stays in character.
No Writer’s Conviniences Here!
This is important. Characters must act in ways that match who they are unless something strong enough forces change. In Harold’s case, the only thing that could alter him would be a real shock. Something that breaks his routine. Something like someone hurting his favourite pigeon. A moment that forces him to stop accepting the life he settled for.
Keep this in mind when you write your own characters later. For now, stay focused on yourself. You’re here to finish a book. You’re here to avoid regret. You’re here because you don’t want to wake up years later feeding pigeons with stories stuck in your throat.
Your writing starts with purpose. Set it down. You’ll need it for every chapter that follows.
Zsolt Zsemba
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING A BOOK
https://wp.me/p84YjG-a3t#writing #author #word #penulis #nulis #writers #writingcommunity #novels #books #buku #reading #reader #learn #howtobook #zsoltzsemba #publishing #penerbit
#author #books #Buku #howCanIWriteABook #howToWriteABook #howtobook #learn #membaca #novel #novels #Nulis #nulisBuku #penerbit #penulis #publishing #reader #Reading #word #writers #Writing #writingABook #writingCommunity #writingcommunity #ZsoltZsemba #zsoltzsemba -
5 Great #Novels by #Women About #Gay and #Bisexual #Men.
Some of my favorite novels about #gay #men grew from the #imaginations of some incredibly #talented #women.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #TheArts #Literature #Books #Reading #Representation #Culture
https://medium.com/prismnpen/5-great-novels-by-women-about-gay-and-bisexual-men-9aa553ce8166
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On February 20th, 2024, #RandomHouseWorlds is reprinting the canon #Thrawn trilogy of #novels by Timothy Zahn in the same large paperback format they're using for the Essential Legends Collection and more recent #StarWars novels.
This first wave of reprints affects the novels Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances and Thrawn: Treason by Tim Zahn, with more likely to follow. As of now, it is unclear if they'll use the same covers as before.
Sources: penguinrandomhouse.com/Amazon.com
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Preamble:
Gen X #occultist with roots in #thelema and #wicca #oto initiate and #egc ordained #priestess
Writes #poetry and has no less than five #novels going in her Scrivener.
Politically #radical #anarchosyndicalist and #feminist also #queer and #poly
Works with #agile #coaching #transformation and #servantleadership
In what ever spare time she has, she enjoys #cats #scifi #ttrpg #lrp and is a bonafide #historynerdYou still here? Welcome to the party that is me!
