All Gave Some and Some Gave All

Let us pause for a moment today to remember the heroes both present and past who gave of themselves to serve our great nation by raising their right hand and swearing an oath to protect our constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. Regardless of whether they stood guard through the dead of night on the Texas plains, or stormed the beaches of Normandy, or rolled into a firefight in Baghdad. These men and women gave of themselves so that others might know the fruits of freedom.

Take a moment today to thank a vet.

New Release: Writers on Writing Vol 2

New from Crystal Lake Publishing

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This is Writers On Writing – An Author’s Guide Vol.2, where professional authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming – and being – an author.

In this volume you’ll find in-depth essays from authors such as Brian Hodge, James Everington, Mark Allan Gunnells, Lucy A. Snyder, Daniel I. Russell, Theresa Derwin, Paul Kane, and Jonathan Winn. Edited by Joe Mynhardt.

The Infrastructure of the Gods: 11 Signposts for Going all the Way by Brian Hodge

Embracing Your Inner Shitness by James Everington

The Forgotten Art of Short Story by Mark Allan Gunnells

Well, That Escalated Quickly: Adventures in Teaching Creative Writing by Lucy A. Snyder

Submit (to psychology) for Acceptance by Daniel I. Russell

Character Building: How Not to be a Stalker by Theresa Derwin

Heroes and Villains by Paul Kane

Do Your Worst by Jonathan Winn

Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best.

Writers On Writing is an ongoing series of 15,000 to 20,000 word eBooks, with original ‘On Writing’ essays by writing professionals. A new edition will be launched every few months. Future volumes will include essays by the likes of Kealan Patrick Burke, Richard Thomas, Mark Scioneaux, Rena Mason, J.G. Faherty, William Meikle, Kate Jonez, Chantal Noordeloos, Taylor Grant, Gary McMahon, Lori Michelle, Robert W. Walker, Brian Kirk, Lisa Morton, Lynda E. Rucker, Maria Alexander, and many more.

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“This is a great little book on the nuts and bolts of writing. I was delighted to read that there are more volumes in the future. I'll be on the lookout for them, and so should you.” – Nancy M. Scuri

“… writers provide insight into what it takes to write, the long hours, the sacrifices, the rejections, the negative reviews and the rewards. There are great pieces of advice on self editing, pacing and infusing your writing with an emotional core. I'll be going back to my manuscripts and applying what I have learned. I highly recommend this book to any aspiring writers of any level. It'll be a great reference book for me.” – Hasse Chacon

“You know, when you are reading a book you want the story to flow. It can be annoying when you have to reread things over again to understand what the author is trying to say. Jack Ketchum relays the art of pacing. Giving examples, he will show you how slight changes can make a huge difference on how we perceive what we read.” – Paula Limbaugh

All Roads Lead to Terror: Chapter One

The horrors of the past meet the brutality of the present.

Chapter 1 

He felt their fear with an intimacy that was all too common in this new age. Stirring memories of his own early childhood, of panicked flight through dark passages that led to a lone house decaying at the edge of an overgrown field that had overwhelmed a once manicured lawn. He moaned as the image of that house flashed through his thoughts and he knelt down to disguise the sudden weakness in his knees. He couldn’t let the others see his fear. He slipped off his battered felt hat and wiped his brow, the sun warm against his closely cropped scalp.

On the ground all around him were the signs of their passage. An overturned rock here, the shaft of a weed bent at an unnatural angle there, a pile of decaying leaves disturbed by hurried steps. Small signs that taken alone meant very little, but when added to the others scattered about wrote a tale of hurried desperation.

The children had been taken in the night, whisked away from the only safety they had ever known, four of them led away by others who had sought refuge in the compound where they lived. Using their young age to gain entry where they would have otherwise been denied. Their story was written in the sign he had been following. Beyond the fence they had been joined by a larger group and together they set out to the East.

Why?

What purpose would they serve?

Fridays 5 with James Mayfield

James is an Amazon best-selling author, fitness enthusiast, nutrition & training expert, blogger, as well as a competitor and National Champion in the member league of the IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness)

Having once been an overweight teenager, James is intimately familiar with the struggles of maintaining a normal bodyweight and a healthy fitness level.

Over the years, James has written articles for several health and fitness themed blogs, and has a wealth of practical and scientifically sound information to share.


1.) When did you first get serious about writing?

A.) That's a tough question. I've been writing on-line in various blogs and forums very actively for several years now. Some might not call this actual "serious writing", but I probably clocked in a good 5000 words a day on average for years. I finally got into writing books in early 2015. I figured it was time to write something more coherent and permanent.

2.) What is the hardest part for you about writing?

A.) Getting started. Developing that idea what to write about. Because once I get started, I can just keep on going as long as I need.

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3.) How did you feel upon publication of your first completed project?

A.) Happy. Excited. Scared. Nervous. Every emotion times 10.

4.) What is more important to you, story, or character? Why?

A.) I find it so hard to decide between the two. Even an amazing story can fall flat if there are no characters in it to cheer for, or to hate. And at the same time, even a great character can't keep my interest if the overall story is boring and doesn't completely draw me in. I think it's one of those things where you need both, or the book is going to struggle.

5.) What is a typical day like in your world?

A.) Quite boring. I wake up, do my personal hygiene routine. Then make my first cup of coffee and go through my e-mails. After that it's mostly sitting behind the computer, interacting with people through numerous social media platforms. I try to get in an hour of walking a day and 1-2 hours of physical training as well. But the majority of the day is spent behind the computer.




 
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