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with Drake The Duck Muse
Multi-Genre Author ~ Editor ~ Book Designer ~ Writing Coach

The Blog Thingy
Where Emotion and Information are Dispensed Inconsistently... Sometimes
You'll find some interesting stuff here...
a few Op Eds, some Writing Craft Information, Book Reviews, and More. Poke around the categories and see what ruffles your feathers... in a good way!



All The Things We Didn't See by D.A. Reed
Click The Cover To Order! I was overwhelmed reading this book... not because it was difficult material (which it was), and not because...
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Inside Indie Authors with M.T. Melinda Talianchich) Falgoust
Would you like to get to know more about how the inner book brain of an Indie Author works? This is the place! Periodically, we'll...
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When It Comes To Contracts, Don't Be A Racoon!
While I was doing my usual scrolling through posts on Facebook last night, I saw that an author posted an important question in one of...
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Adam by Andrew Allen Smith
Click Cover To Order! If you're looking for something completely innovative, exciting, and really smart, you'll enjoy this book. This...
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Book Reviews and The Editor's Dilemma
I absolutely love my job. Without hesitation, I unequivocally, devotedly love my job. I've loved it since the moment I decided that my...
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Leon & LuLu Host Local Authors & Books
Twice a year, the wonderful folks at Leon & LuLu , a specialty boutique in Clawson, Michigan, host local authors and their books. This...
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A Conversation with Diana Kathryn Penn
Do you have any writing rituals? If so, what are they? I write best when I have a cup of cocoa nearby and classical, instrumental music...
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Drake The Duck Muse
Writers the world over will tell you that they follow their Muse when they create. For some, that means staying connected to the mechanics of storytelling. For others, it means aspiring to tap into some near-spiritual energy that leads one to write words that are worthy of reading. For others still, it means emulating the work of famous writers who’ve “done it right”. For me, following the Muse means holding courage. Drake, a little invisible Mallard Duck with orange feet
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The Sacred Text Philosophy
Since the beginnings of our organized society, the way we have given honor and credence to thoughts, ideas, parables, edicts, and even...
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The Impact of Story
Suspend your disbelief for just a minute and think about this … Time only exists because humans created story. The first moment of...
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Flying Into 2025 and Ready To Go!
Drake and I hope this note finds you happy, healthy, and as excited as we are to paddle full-steam ahead into the new year! Our plan for...
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A Tryst of Fate Preview: Prologue & Chapter One
PROLOGUE Metal exploded all around them. Glass shattered. The shards impaled the unaware, smearing the afternoon sun with the...
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Snow Angels In The Dust by Kristoffer Gair
I've been a fan of Kristoffer Gair's work for quite some time, even back when he was somebody else. With every book, he brings me a tale...
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