In the Spotlight – Thomas Rydder » Maer Wilson

By Maer Wilson:

It’s always fun when friends stop by to visit and today is no exception. Thomas Rydder is the author of the paranormal novel, The Clearing, and his story collection, Restless Souls: 3 dark fables. He’s fun, generous with his time and has a wicked sense of humor. Thomas is always quick with a word of support and encouragement to his fellow writers. He’s one of the good guys.

(Blush – click on the cover to read on)

 

Readers should be grateful authors work for peanuts – Digital Book Today

By Thomas Rydder:

Bet that got your attention, didn’t it? Now, before you run to the tool shed for your pitchfork, I’ll hasten to explain myself. See, this isn’t a “you buncha ingrates” thing. It’s more of a “food for thought” thing. So, as with any good meal, we’ll start out with an appetizer. My personal favorite is stuffed mushroom caps. So:

Mushroom #1 -The books I’m talking about are good books. Good story, nicely laid out, colorful characters, and it moves along. Well edited, too. You know, a quality read.

Mushroom #2 – I’m a reader right in there with ya. I’m a writer, and my debut novel “The Clearing” came out March 1st (shameless plug, wasn’t it?), but I’ve read hundreds of books. So, I’m a much more prolific reader than writer, and always will be.

So, onto the salad (peppercorn ranch for me):

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I have a guest post over at NAT’S BOOK NOOK, talking about character development – come join me!

One of the most thrilling aspects of writing – at least for me – is the concept of creating your own world. One that may or may not conform with the rules and laws of our own – that exists entirely in our minds, and is ruled only by our imagination. When you visualize any world, it can (but doesn’t necessarily) consist of many components – animals, buildings, streets, rolling hills, 4-wheelers blasting by with the muzzles of Uzis protruding from every window – the list goes on and on.

But…

(Click on ol’ Frankie to read on)

 

I have a guest post over at NAT’S BOOK NOOK, talking about character development – come join me!

One of the most thrilling aspects of writing – at least for me – is the concept of creating your own world. One that may or may not conform with the rules and laws of our own – that exists entirely in our minds, and is ruled only by our imagination. When you visualize any world, it can (but doesn’t necessarily) consist of many components – animals, buildings, streets, rolling hills, 4-wheelers blasting by with the muzzles of Uzis protruding from every window – the list goes on and on.

But…

(Click on ol’ Frankie to read on)