Category: Indie Author
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COVER REVEAL – A Man Too Old for a Place Too Far
After much agonizing and debating, it’s all settled, and I’m thrilled to share with you the cover of book 1 of The Forgotten Child Trilogy. Here it is! There’s much I could say about this book cover. I’ll explain it all in more detail at another time, but I wanted to get it out there. I…
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The Forgotten Child Trilogy – Coming Soon!
I can scarcely remember when I started writing this trilogy. I believe it was in December of 2015 that I began dabbling with the idea. I had a strange visual of a tiny person in a white robe, eating a pomegranate while hovering over top of the bed of an old man sleeping. That image…
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Are you feeling lucky, Photoshop?
I know. I know. I’m an author. Leave the design work for the professionals. And don’t EVER attempt to design your own book cover. Foolish, it is. I agree with all of the above, and yet … I can’t help but tinker. When I use Photoshop, it’s 10% know-how, 30% You Tube videos, and 60%…
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Adding an Element of the Supernatural to My Writing
My writing, especially my novels, for the most part have been grounded in real life. It’s my nature to keep things focused on the tangible. I love stories of humanity, embedded in history and real-life drama. It’s what I seek in my movie-watching as well. I’ll take “The Bridge of Spies” over any Marvel movie…
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Do You Have Writing Goals?
There is no better proof of being a writer than writing, and writing, and writing some more. I’ve met a lot of people in my years who have indicated that they wanted to write a book, or they have ideas for a book, or they have written one book, or they have started a hundred…
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99 CENT SALE – The Reach of the Banyan Tree
99 cents on AMAZON.COM For a limited time only, The Reach of the Banyan Tree is well within reach. You might say it’s a steal at only 99 cents on Kindle from August 17-23. Historical Fiction + Contemporary Romance + VIETNAM!!!! = A Terrific Read! I had an amazing time piecing together this 300 page novel. I…
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Crazy Ideas
When writing, should you use your ‘crazy ideas’? Down below all the draft chapters of my new novel in my precious Scrivener writing program, I noticed a folder I entitled “Crazy Ideas.” I had stashed every outlandish plot idea that I had thought of in case I had the courage enough to actually use it.…
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In My Writing World
Here’s an update on what’s on my writing plate. Book 1 of my new trilogy is currently with my editor. It’s weeks away from being finished. Tentative release scheduled for December 2017. This is a crazy one. More details to follow. Book 2 of my new trilogy is 80% finished. (first draft, that is) I’ve…
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As 50,000 Loses its Luster …
Every novel accomplishment should be celebrated. That is why 50,000 still has meaning to me. I’ve told the story many times about writing my first novel and scratching and clawing my was to 50,000 words, feeling like I had accomplished the impossible task. I am a concise writer after all. It was a lot of…
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A Writer on Pause No More
I’m a writer. But it’s not what buys the bread and puts kids through college. For that, I am also a teacher. But the best part of being a teacher and writer is, of course, summer. Summer is when I can hit the resume button and become a full-time writer again. I am at that…
Author Mark W Sasse 