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RS, Author, Novelist, Prosaist

#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2504.07 — World Health Day! What’s your take on the “suffer for art” argument?

I can relate. In my first writing career, I suffered a lot of procrastination and displacement activity, you know, finding yourself sweeping instead of typing on the computer. When my agent and I had disagreements about my work, exacerbated by a publisher almost buying and then not, calling one of my sensitive male characters too wimpy, I entered a zone where I was producing novel after novel nobody was reading

It was suffering. I burnt out.

I've a handle on what went wrong and my attitude being about forcing appreciation from others to feel validated. Better I enjoy my work, and like my stories first and foremost, and find outlets even if not remunerative (e.g. fan fiction). Keep it fun.

I don't plan to suffer again.

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#PennedPossibilities 637 — Does your MC have a past that haunts them?

May Ri watched from Mars orbit as Herschel Crater got nuked, having failed to knock out all the missiles with her railgun. Her eldest daughter worked in the capitol, in the domed city situated in that crater. Had. She has nightmares of the flash and a mushroom cloud rising. Sort of like in the attached vid.

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Credit: NASA Johnson

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RS, Author, Novelist, Prosaist

Random #food sequence from the WIP:

We sat at a table with an umbrella beside a mesquite broiler stand, sometimes having the smoke blow over us. He ate skewered cubes of half burnt meat, which smelled a lot less "off" than Rainy Day's chicken soup had, while I ate skewers of buttered onions, squash, peppers, and sticky-grains conglomerate. Roast corn, some kernels burnt, dusted with chile powder was a rare seasonal treat. I asked, "Did the people like the prior government?"

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The Science Fiction Guy

The Hard SF Worldbuilding Cookbooks:

Are you a sci-fi author? From moons to supernova, this series offers details, visuals. Write a story - have the science as needed.
Inspiration, then #worldbuilding .
$PWYW

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A triangular space raft flies over a river of lava on a planet with a slate grey sky and a blue sun
A triangular spacecraft flies over a barren lake shore on a planet with a black sky, lit by a huge, red banded, golden sun
A triangular spacecraft flies over a desert planet lit by a large, golden hued sun
A distant spacecraft leaves a contrail across the blue sky of a habitable planet with two moons above it.
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William

Griffin Dunne, the actor, filmmaker and author, recalled marveling at Mr. Kornbluth’s output and his multitasking skills: “He could hold a conversation with me while hunt-and-pecking out an article on deadline on his IBM Selectric with a huge joint in his mouth.” #obituary #journalism #author
nytimes.com/2025/04/06/busines

The writer Jesse Kornbluth in 2023. “Jesse was the expert on everything,” said Tina Brown, one of his former editors, “or could sound like one.”
The New York Times · Jesse Kornbluth, Magazine Writer Who Covered Everything, Dies at 79By Penelope Green
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Liminal Fiction

Check out Aron Caer

Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal

Greetings and Salutations.

I am an author of what I would refer to as eccentric erotica and dark romance. I enjoy writing alternative forms of romance and sensuality. From making love to your own shadow, to a love triangle between a she-wolf, the spirit of her mate, and the woman who wishes to be her surrogate womb. I also dabble in erotic horror and fantasy, all ...

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MikeDunnAuthor

Today in Labor History April 6, 1919: The Bavarian Soviet Republic was declared. Novelist, B. Traven (Death Ship, Treasure of the Sierra Madre), served on its Central Council of Workers, Soldiers and Farmers. The socialist republic was quashed a month later by the Freikorps, which included Rudolf Hess and other future members of the Nazi party.

#workingclass #LaborHistory #soviet #socialism #communism #germany #nazis #btraven #fiction #fascism #writer #author #books @bookstadon

Still from the Youtube video, “Bavarian Soviet Republic - 1919 Economy and Reconstruction” showing a soldier, fist in the air, with a flame-filled sky in the background.
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J. Scott Coatsworth, Author

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight.

Today: For author and textile artist A. Catherine Noon, it’s all about the yarn, both metaphorical and literal – spinning a yarn, knitting with yarn, weaving, sewing, painting, sharing stories and good times over a cup of coffee with dark chocolate. She teaches creative writing, creative expression and textile arts.

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Evander L Fragoso

"Whatever happens next, it’s your funeral,’ the daemon said.

‘My funeral? As if the universe would just let me die. It’s having too much fun fucking with me.’ Kurai walked into the building and closed the door behind him.

-From Shadowed Memories part 2. While I'm editing, I have to say I'm enjoying the big horror parts and Kurai parts the most. I'm wanting to work on a set of short stories after all this editing is done, but I can't wait to get back to Kurai's world, even if I am starting at book one which takes place way before Kurai jumps into this world while chasing down Argyle, The Bandaged Man.

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Increase Your Profits with Translation Sales: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

Want to license your book into a translation but unsure where to start? Join Margaux Weisman, business development director at DropCap Agency, and Monica Meehan, vice president of business development and rights director at DropCap Agency, for an insightful…
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The Self-Publishing Advice Center · Increase Your Profits with Translation Sales: Self-Publishing Conference HighlightBoost your income with translation sales in this Self-Publishing Conference highlight featuring DropCap experts and Michael La Ronn.
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