Category: Writing Process
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Back to My Regularly Scheduled Programming
I’m back! I told you I would be, so don’t act surprised. I enjoyed a much needed break from social media over the summer but today my schedule returns to normal. Here’s where I currently am with all my projects: AWAKENING (Book One): It’s out and available in eBook and…
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Recovery Mode Engaged
I’m here and I’m alive! As many of you know, last year was a rough one and it took a lot out of me physically and mentally. I’ve been using the downtime to relax and recover, and I’m happy to report it’s definitely helping to rejuvenate my energy and creativity.…
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Summer Updates and Events
The busy season is over at last, which means summer break has officially begun. What’s even better is the weather seems to be cooperating, as temps are climbing to uncomfortable highs. Why is that a good thing, you ask? It means it’s finally time for me to hibernate stay indoors…
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Awakening is Now Available for Sale!
This is it. This is the post I’ve been dreaming about since I first sat down and wrote Awakening. This is the one where I finally get to say my debut novel is officially published and available to purchase. It’s a bit surreal. I never wrote stories when I was…
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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…
