JDBlackrose, Author at SlipperyWords (J.D. Blackrose)

2nd part of the story with no title! comment–is this a happy tale or a sad one; any more thoughts on the title?

Second part of the story with no title. Tyler is now age 13. Reader participation needed... Should this be a tragic tale? or a happy allegory? Post below. And we…

JDBlackrose July 15, 2015

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“Don’t let anybody else tell you how you write. And don’t let your own brain sabotage you. Undercut the pressure. Care less.”

If you haven't read Chuck Wendig's twitter conversation about writing today, stop what you are doing and read it. Truth, y'all.

JDBlackrose July 15, 2015

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Story Needs A Title! Please Leave Yours in Comments

Here's the beginning of a story. What is this story's title? Leave in comments, please! Tyler knew his father had left him. His dad also, in the leaving, left his…

JDBlackrose July 13, 2015

Authors

Jennifer Estep is doing a blog tour…and guess where she is stopping by?

Watch this space on July 28th for a conversation with Jennifer Estep! You can see all blog tour stops here.

JDBlackrose July 10, 2015

Authors

Kevin Hearne is a seriously great writer, and I resent it

I absolutely love the Iron Druid series by Kevin Hearne, and I am not alone. If you haven't read the series, then start at the beginning and read them in…

JDBlackrose July 7, 2015

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Review of Spell Blind (The Case Files of Justis Fearsson by David B. Coe)

Spell Blind is a new book in a new series by David B. Coe. I totally recommend it. I'll be honest, it took me a bit to get hooked, so…

JDBlackrose June 27, 2015

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How Murder Came to the Sasquatch

How Murder Came to the Sasquatch The dead body settled into the river bed, barely disturbing the underwater plants or any of the river’s cold-blooded residents. If they were of…

JDBlackrose June 16, 2015

My Writing Personal Musings

When you send flowers, put a name on the card

Lessons from the last two weeks: 1. Editing happens. You don't have to like it, but you do have to respect it. If you write, you edit. The first draft…

JDBlackrose June 6, 2015

My Writing

WIP: An uplifting story of a psychotic babysnatcher. Not so much on the uplifting.

At first light, Abby leans down to see Holly. Holly doesn’t look right. She picks Holly up and notices that Holly smells different. Maybe she has a stinky diaper? Abby…

JDBlackrose May 26, 2015

Authors

Review: Straight to Hell by John Hartness

Review of John Hartness' latest Quincy Harker novella. Take a little John Constantine, a bit of Harry Dresden, some of Hartness' own character, Bubba, add a dash of Vlad, and…

JDBlackrose May 22, 2015