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The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1) by Stephen King You ever find that you like a book more and more the longer you think about it? I didn’t overly love The Gunslinger (1982) [US] [UK] when I finished it, but the more I keep thinking about it, the more I really like what King
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Dimiter by William Peter Blatty In 1973 in Albania, security chief Colonel Vlora the “Interrogator” works to break a prisoner suspected of being an American agent. He and his experts torture the Prisoner in ways the Spanish Inquisition would never of imagined, but the source of their assault never even screams once; instead he takes
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Too many authors try to stretch their novels into 200,000-word epics, only to bore their readers to tears. Others try to get the entire story over with in 50,000 words, leaving out valuable information. A novel should be just long enough to tell your story, but long enough so that all of the details are included.
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Spellwright by Blake Charlton “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Not so in Blake Charlton’s world. In his novel Spellwright, not only can words break your bones, but they can chop off your limbs, stab your heart, and create all sorts of mayhem. Combined with a classic fantasy
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There are lots of facets to writing a novel. Plot, character, mood, setting, and for those learning to write novels it can sometimes seem overwhelming. There are a number of very good publications that can help you and even some useful software for structuring your ideas, but one of the best places to start to learn how to write a good novel is with your own favourite writers.
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The Passage by Justin Cronin The atmosphere has more the entertainment thriller vibe of Stephen King’s THE STAND than the bleak, literary vibe of Cormac McCarthy’s THE ROAD. And while it falls squarely into the post-apocalyptic genre, I loved that there were a couple of limited-reach dystopian societies thrown in for good measure. The central
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Each November, more than 100,000 brave souls take part in National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo). The aim is simple: write a complete novel in one month, beginning on November 1st and finishing on or before November 30th. Is it actually possible to write a novel in 30 days? Yes it is. Will it hurt? Not necessarily. This article aims to inspire you, and provides some useful advice from a professional writer for those taking part in this years event, or thinking of doing so. Go on – write your novel this November!
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Hater by David Moody Without warning, ordinary people suddenly turn into violent lunatics, attacking strangers, friends, and even family members. No one knows the cause, and no one can predict who will be afflicted next. A major city is effectively shut down as people cower behind locked doors, fearful of their spouses and children. Finally
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Under the Dome by Stephen King Let me point out, before continuing, that I am apologetically a fan of Stephen King. Even so, Under the Dome more clearly shows King’s age and small town peculiarities as a fault rather than a gift to the storytelling. Outdated slang, references to culture and technology that are recent
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Fiction books routinely include suspense and secrets to give a dash of flavor and touch to the plot and the story. A lot of popular fiction today involves suspense to make the entire experience of reading them a lot more tangy and full of fizz. Some fiction books utilize the proven method of using a formula to present a successful suspense story.
about 1 year ago
Really not a big surprise here. I’m not a huge fan of any of the authors listed in the article, so I’m not too sure if the amazing incomes they make are justified.
What do you think?