Tag Archives: urban fantasy

Christmas Book Review! The Whirlwind in the Thorn Tree, by S.A. Hunt

Posted on December 25, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

Merrrrrry Christmas everyone! Ho Ho Ho! Now if only my beard were white instead of red… Here’s a quick post with a review of a most-excellent indie book. For the bargain price of $0 I’m pretty sure you’ll agree this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Hounded, by Kevin Hearne. Iron Druids ‘n stuff.

Posted on October 27, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

Sitting cotside with an adorable newborn is a great feeling. It’s even more rad-i-sauce awesome-iffic when the noob in question is your own daughter. She’s staring at you with eyes bigger than the rest of her head, and you’re all … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors (#3)

Posted on September 6, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

I’m back with another snippet for this WEWRIWA (Weekend Writing Warriors) thing. To meet some new authors, read some great writing, or join in the 8-sentence fun, stop by at Weekend Writing Warriors! In this scene, we see our heroes do a mad … Continue reading →

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Bookshelf Tag

Posted on September 1, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

So I was nominated to do this “Bookshelf Tag” by The Paper Butterfly. She is one of the most energetic bloggers I know, always keen to learn more about writing, and is very generous with her time, and in giving … Continue reading →

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What’s Up Wednesday #3

Posted on August 27, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

  What’s Up Wednesday is a weekly blog hop created by Jaime Morrow and Erin Funk, to help connect writers on this writing journey. If you’d like to join, check out the blogs each week, get to know some of … Continue reading →

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Writing Action Scenes, Part 2

Posted on August 23, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

And here we are for part two of “Writing Action Scenes”. Do we. Remember what we. Learned last time? (Sorry, sorry, remember not to push it quite that hard. We’re not all Christopher Walken) If memory (and the link to the … Continue reading →

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Writing Action Scenes, Part 1

Posted on August 21, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

Today I’m going to talk about writing action scenes. I’m just hopping off the back of re-writing an old action scene, and thought I’d share my freshly sprouted thought mushrooms. Do try. 1. STAKES Not the kind you hammer into … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Blackbirds by Chuck Wendig

Posted on August 13, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

Yet again, sucker that I am, I thought I’d read a book sample and then check the rest out later when I’m not, y’know, busy trying to write a book… Well I fell in and got stuck and now it’s … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors (#2)

Posted on August 10, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

Decided I’d revisit this ace WeWriWa thing today, and showcase a bit of my recent writes. To meet some new authors, read some great writing, or join in the 8-sentence fun, stop by at Weekend Writing Warriors! In this scene, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dead Things, by Stephen Blackmoore

Posted on August 8, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

So, I read a book last night and tonight, and it made me want to go back through my story and pump up the emotional volume. It was awesome, reading how well every character responded to the situations, and oh … Continue reading →

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