Category: Writing Process
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The Cover Reveal for Awakening is here!
The day is here at last! I can finally reveal the epic Jeff Brown cover for Awakening! Jeff and I talked at great length about what would best visually capture the book’s story. We ended up with two strong options but in the end, this one stood out. It captures…
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Hollywood Take Notes, Asian Dramas are Winning Fantasy TV
It all started when I ran out of things to watch. Not because streaming services weren’t putting out content. On the contrary. There are numerous new series being released every month. The problem is most of them fall short of being entertaining. I’m specifically referring to American fantasy shows. There’s…
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‘Awakening’ Cover Reveal and Book Release Dates Announced
Yes, that’s right, folks, the time has finally come! After years of hard work, patience, and fortitude, Awakening’s cover reveal and release dates have been set at last! A deep, heart-felt thank you to everyone who has stuck by me and kept up to date with my writing progress. My…
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Major Announcements Coming Soon
A small but important post to say the time has come, my friends! The pit of my stomach currently feels like I’m on a perpetual roller coaster stuck on the precipice of the descent. The anticipation has me bouncing around the house unable to sit still for more than five…
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Book Two Editing Begins
5amwritersclub, Alignment, amediting, Appalachia, Awakening, books, Christopher Ruocchio, epic fantasy, fantasy, Jeff Brown, science-fiction, Shadows Upon Time Release Gala, The Stone Key Chronicles, The Sun Eater Series, TSKCAlignment, TSKCawakening, western North Carolina, writing, writing community, Writing ProcessI’m back from a lovely week spent in the mountains of western North Carolina, one of the most beautiful places in the world. It was about 10 degrees cooler there than in the Raleigh area, a welcome change, and that slight difference also meant the foliage was at its peak.…
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First Official Trailer for AWAKENING
The first ever trailer for Awakening is here! My own hand-drawn art makes a debut in the video too. A professional video editor, I am not, but I found the project an enjoyable challenge to take on. If you have a moment, check it out and let me know what…
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Book II’s First Draft Complete!
It feels a bit surreal saying I’ve now written two epic fantasy novels. Nevertheless, it’s true! I finished Alignment, Book II yesterday afternoon after a writing session resulting in over 4,500 words in one sitting. The total word count for Book II is over 102,000 at the moment, however, that…
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ARCs and Drafts: An End of Summer Update
With the end of August fast approaching, I felt it a good idea to post a roundup of progress made and review what I am currently working on. While the school year and all the activities that come with it have begun again, I’ve kept on task for both books…
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AWAKENING ARCs are Now Available!
It’s been a busy few weeks but that’s only because a lot of progress has been made on several levels. The momentum seems to be revving up every day and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Let me break down everything that’s been going on behind the scenes for you. To…
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It Is the American Way
It’s been a long family tradition to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol during the holidays, and one of my favorite parts is when Sam the American Eagle makes an appearance. “Today you become a man of business,” states Sam proudly. “I’m looking forward to it, Headmaster,” young Scrooge acknowledges. “Mmm,…
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