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Publishing with Ingram Spark
Two months of wrestling with book covers and PDF files before I finally added my books for a wider distribution than available from Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
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The mid-life journey of D.M. De Alwis product leader turned mythological fantasy and children's book author.
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Indie versus Trad Publishing
When impatience rules my psyche, will introspection calm my desire for immediate gratification through Independent Publishing?
Anecdotal Evidence
What do exposition and 'sausage making' have in common?
I've been firing on all cylinders in the last week. My daughter caught a debilitating stomach virus. I ended up self-medicating with YouTube videos and experimented with social media. I rubbed my daughter's belly and sang, "belly ache, belly ache, go away, go away." She's better now.
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What I learned: Comicon 2025
A Day of Books, Connections, and Unexpected Moments. Have you ever wondered what happens when an author steps into the vibrant world of Comicon?
memoir
Writing at the Turn of the 21st Century
Nostalgic comparison of writing a novel in the pre-mobile era. I finished writing THE TAKING in the year 2000. I write about why my first novel does not reflect the calibre of my writing today. The long read.
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The Frazzled Mind
I’ve written a novel I’ve submitted to agents and publishers. Now what?
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2025 — A new charge
A recap of the achievements of 2024 and what I would like to improve in the coming year.
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What was life like 10,000 years ago?
What was life like in the past? Humans weren't just surviving—they had intricate societies and complex social landscapes. History contains stories of adaptation and resilience. The past is a mirror reflecting our complexities. Who were we? Who are we still?
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Writing the Synopsis
No MFA is required. I fumbled and bumbled into what made sense for my novel.
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Goal setting September
Back to the grind after time away from my novel.
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The Revision Check-List
Struggling with revisions? This checklist covers key elements to refine your manuscript—from historical accuracy to tightening passive POV. Read more on how to revise with objectivity.
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The Tale of the Agent who lost their job over a Tweet
Drama in the #WriterCommunity and #Querying Hell.