Let's start the week with another context-free excerpt from my Work-in-Progress, Stone Cold. I'll tell you this much: The scene here takes place in Dublin, Ireland. We find ourselves in the study of Donal Hain, Samantha's father and Arch Magus for the Hermetic Order of the Astrum Argentum. A few moments later, Alistair opened the … Continue reading Stone Cold, Excerpt #2
Author: robinschadel
New Year Goals: 2022
A new year is upon us. And per tradition, new years bring reflection and resolution. I'm not overly good at making and keeping resolutions. I blame my ADHD and bad habit of over-committing to things. That said, as I look back over 2021 and forward to 2020, as a writer, I do have goals for … Continue reading New Year Goals: 2022
The Power of Words: Smut
As a writer, words are both my peanut butter and my jam. (Yes, I'm hungry) Any writer know that choosing the right word is essential to conveying the meaning we wish to convey. In rhetorical studies, the term kairos means speaking the right word at the right time to the right audience to bring about … Continue reading The Power of Words: Smut
Holiday Gifts for Writers
It's that time of year again! As we get our one week of "cold" weather, everyone is planning and plotting to send gifts of friends and family. I realize this post may be a bit late, but between the end of a stressful semester, illness, and holiday insanity, I'm moving at a slower pace than … Continue reading Holiday Gifts for Writers
Stone Cold, Excerpt #1
As I get back to blogging, I thought it would be nice to provide an excerpt for my upcoming novel, Stone Cold. To avoid spoilers, I'm going to provide minimal context. However, the novel's premise is that a string of child abductions has plagued Butcher's Bend. Then, four limestone statues that resemble four of the … Continue reading Stone Cold, Excerpt #1
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