The Writer's Apocalypse

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• Why I Hate Writing

  By JimMaster on May 9, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  As you read the headline, I know what you must all be thinking: “But Jim, you’re a writer. How can you possibly hate writing?” In reality, hate is probably too strong of a word. I love writing and there’s nothing… Read More ›

• Welcome to the Writer’s Apocalypse

  By JimMaster on December 27, 2017

  I’ve always found the word “apocalypse” to be fascinating. It can mean a prophetic revelation, but it can also mean a widespread or universal destruction or disaster. As a Christian and a Horror Writer, both those definitions weigh heavy on… Read More ›

• 2020 Mid-Year Book Freak Out

  By JimMaster on July 1, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  I’ve been watching a lot of booktube, which is a nickname for YouTubers that focus on books, and I’ve seen a lot of those channels doing what’s called a Mid-Year Book Freak Out tag. I’ve set a goal of reading… Read More ›

• Review of Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre

  By JimMaster on June 23, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  I’ve never been a fan of the myths of Bigfoot. Sure, I enjoyed those beef stick commercials where the hikers play pranks on the dumb sasquatch, but other than that I didn’t know that I would want to experience anything… Read More ›

• My Reading Role Models

  By JimMaster on June 20, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  So, it’s Father’s Day Sunday. If you’re reading this on Sunday or sometime afterward, then it is and it was Father’s Day today or Sunday. There, I’ve covered all my temporal bases. First off, happy Father’s Day to all those… Read More ›

• Based on a True Story

  By JimMaster on June 16, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  You’ve heard it all before. Based on a true story. Ripped from the headlines. There are a lot of television shows/novels/films that claim that their stories are actual depictions of real life events. But are they? How much truth is… Read More ›

• Review of If It Bleeds

  By JimMaster on June 15, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  I should probably put this out there for those that don’t know: I absolutely love Stephen King’s works. So, if there’s any bias concerning this review then I’ve covered my bases by telling you that ahead of time. Having said… Read More ›

• Different Types of Conflict

  By JimMaster on June 8, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Last week, I had written a summary of the second act of a story because we were entering into the middle of the year. For those that hadn’t read it (shame, shame, shame), the second act is the middle of… Read More ›

• May Reading List Wrap-up

  By JimMaster on June 1, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  I saw some other people do this and since I’ve been reading more lately, I thought I’d try ranking the books I’ve read in May from highest to lowest and the reasons why I liked/disliked them. So, without further ado,… Read More ›

• Stuck in the middle with you

  By JimMaster on June 1, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  As we enter the middle of the year, I thought it would be interesting to examine the middle of a story. For those that don’t know, most stories are split up into a three act structure. The first act serves… Read More ›

• Am I Reading Too Much

  By JimMaster on May 22, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  As I sit at my home office (aka my bed) trying to figure out how to possibly write this week’s rant, I look over and see “Chain of Gold” by Cassandra Clare resting at the other side of the bed…. Read More ›

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