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  • Lit. Update: Reality, Research, and Future Surprise

      As fellow writers will know, the submission process can be daunting and time consuming. I have been keeping track of the dates of my various submissions and am also in the process of investigating alternative publishing platforms – specifically for the poetry book. I’m not sure exactly how to release it yet. There’s still…

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  • Excerpt (Poetry): “The Purest Generation”

    …The stone wall and the canon Met them with a fearful ROAR! They blew a kiss and whispered Love – The canon was no more.  The stone wall raised its thorns As they silently approached – To them it was a gateway And blossoming vines encroached…  Impostors are these archons? I have no…

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  • Announcement / Lit. Update: “Excerpts and New Platforms!”

      The latest draft of my first poetry book is complete! I am slowly going through a list of possible agents and publishing options. Over the next several weeks, I’ll be revising T.W.N. a little more. Older content will be removed and new excerpts will debut! For now, I’ll use the artwork that has been…

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  •   I’m happy to report I’ve received my first rejection for the cozy mystery! Now, you’re probably wondering why rejection would make me happy. Firstly, it’s part of the job. If you are going to be an author and work in the publishing arena, then you have to be comfortable with rejection. This is not…

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  • Lit. Update, etc.

    Lit. Update, etc.

    Revisions on poetry pieces are under way! I’ve chosen the basic arrangement and exactly which poems will be in this manuscript. I’m very happy with how it’s shaping up and might begin releasing a few excerpts sometime next month. I have been working on furthering my education in the publishing field and will be sharing…

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  •   Progress on the poetry manuscript has gone very well. Many of the poems have been selected, and I’m in the process of revising several pieces. I’m not concerned about artwork yet. That will come much later.   In the meantime, updates to this site will be posted approximately every two to three weeks until…

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  •   I’m pleased to announce the submission process has begun! I’m awaiting replies from a couple of agents, while also searching for others to query. I’m taking my time and being very careful, asking as many probing questions as possible. It’s the best way to avoid scams that target new authors.   For anyone looking…

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  • Brief Update and Personal Post

    Originally posted on Superlative Deviation: Life With Meaning, Life With Joy: Recently it’s been crazy here. My family has endured some unexpected issues and demolition in our home, but things are much more quiet now. I hope to be able to post a little more regularly soon. I apologize for not posting new content as…

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  • Site Update and Literary

    Site Update and Literary

    Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to enjoy my work here on T.W.N.! As you know, the site is undergoing some changes as I prepare my poetry book for publication. I’m happy to announce that all the current pages here will remain up until further notice. In fact, a couple might…

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  •   As the start of a special celebration I recognize draws near, T.W.N. is going to experience some changes. On the advice of my mentor, I am starting work on my poetry book! I don’t usually post literary updates here anymore, but I will for the poetry. Over recent months, I have been trying to…

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