Category: Writings
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Finished The Devil’s Company
I really enjoyed this book and I am in awe (read: jealous) of how expertly author David Liss places the reader right beside the main character in eighteenth century London. Rich detail, natural dialogue, compelling characters and intricate plots all make for a delightful read. I will certainly pick up another Benjamin Weaver tale.
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Generally What the Novel Is About
As I await word from the critique group on the novel, I’ll share what it’s about. I won’t get into the specifics of the novel as I’ll save that for posts concerning the query letter I am now working on. It’s about characters, most of whom are vampires, set in the real world, which is…
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First Complete Draft of the Novel Is Done!
It has finally happened! I have a complete first draft of my novel today. Now I entrust it to my critique group. Hopefully when we meet next month the faults they find are reparable! From their earlier critiques on portions they had read, they suggested structural changes to improve the flow. That was addressed among…
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Scrivener for Windows
I am late to the game here, but I discovered that Scrivener is now in beta release for the Windows platform. I downloaded it today and hope to get the most out of the trial. There is the promise of a 2011 release.
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Near Dark
Tonight I had the pleasure of watching Near Dark again. My favorite vampire film. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, I think the movie stands up very well since its release in 1987. I wanted to replenish my writing well with great source material such as this one. Like its midwest setting, beautifully shot by cinematographer Adam Greenberg, the film…