Articles tagged with: Books

Awesome Western Short Pt2

on Saturday, 19 January 2013. Posted in Writer POV

Here we go with part 2

Thanks for the great response on part one. Today I reversed the decision to break it into more parts.

"What's that, DMK?"

"Yup, the remainder of the grand tale is on this entry!"

Wanna review Part One?

Let's get right to it!

An Insurrection cont.

     Other than a good woman and a cigar, he did not normally get excited over much, but that day was different, Henry was the only known relative he had. So many years with no family made him thick skinned, however, excitement was percolating within.

~*~

     The last week of the month crept up and Henry was due at any time. The cigar tasted much better that day, not sure, if he wanted to sleep or just wait the day out. The sun was getting higher and it was the norm to sleep days. It was going to get hot for sure. The whiskey began taking effect, conversation with himself turned to babbling; “better go to sleep before I begin arguing with myself.” A few drinks down, adrenaline long departed, back cracked as he stretched out, “oh, this bed is comfortable.” It did not take long for the snoring to begin...

Awesome Western Short

on Saturday, 19 January 2013. Posted in Writer POV

A Tale from the Life of David Murphy, aka Longhair.

Awesome Western Short

Part One of a tale told around many cattle driver campfires.

David Murphy of "From the Ashes," Coming soon from Solstice Publishing, has had many jobs and brought quick demise to fools stupid enough to point the business end of steel in his direction. 

"An Insurrection" is one of many tales.

Please Enjoy.

An Insurrection

     “Hey, Longhair, get your ass out there! The drunks are gettin’ restless!”

     He got to his feet, outside the office, a very vocal crowd, a busy night at Jake’s Saloon. A quick turn to the right and he opened the door of the office separating him from the front gambling room. Approached the threshold and received a violent greeting, a blistering wooden frame provided by a shotgun blast. Out of line of sight, a patron yelled out. “You sack of shit cheat!” ... 

Developing Your eBook Sales Page

on Saturday, 06 October 2012. Posted in Social Media

Are You Applying Blog Marketing Tips to Your eBook Sales Page?

 

“eBook sales page?”

 

Exactly, this week I have been researching and working on a Social Media & Brand Building eBook. I read in-between my day job, writing, blogging, texting, tweeting, pinterest and editing so please forgive, this is a paraphrase. In that research, I came across a thought provoking question.

Then and Now - Competing w/CGI

on Wednesday, 05 September 2012. Posted in Writer POV

Be True to Yourself.

By DMK A SlantedK Production

This weekend I watched Smokey & the Bandit 1&2. Did you know there are zero CGI effects in either of those movies?  

When they did the jump with that Black Trans Am it actually flew. When Sheriff Buford T Justice chased the Bandit through the roller coaster, they destroyed the actual ride.

Doing Nothing Works

on Wednesday, 22 August 2012. Posted in Writer POV

If Nothing Is Your Goal.

By DMK, A SlantedK Production

Got Twitter? Got SlantedK?

Serious and Stupid all wrapped in one great package.

I have done an extensive study in the last few weeks concerning social media. (The application will apply to many if not all categories ie: Homework, marketing, laundry, parenting, jobs…)

My test was to see what would happen if I did nothing.

 

Don't Dream Too Big

on Monday, 06 August 2012. Posted in Writer POV

Guest Author Rita Emmett

Don't  Dream Too Big

By Rita Emmett Regular Guest @ SlantedK

DMK gives this two thumbs up!

DON'T DREAM TOO BIG. That's what I heard from EVERYONE (including people who loved me) when I was writing my first book, The Procrastinator's Handbook.

I didn't personally know anyone who was published and didn't have any connections, but I dreamed of selling tons of books all over the world.

Overcoming Obstacles and Fear So That You CAN Write Your Book©

on Wednesday, 01 August 2012. Posted in Writer POV

Obstacles and Fear

Overcoming Obstacles and Fear 

So That You CAN Write Your Book©

By Rita Emmett, Guest Author @ SlantedK

Have you wanted to write a book forever but just cannot get started? Is it possible that fear is holding you back? (Fear of failure? Fear of success? Sounds crazy but you actually might experience BOTH those fears at the same time).