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Debut author, M. K. Schultz, introduces us to his first science fiction novel, Kassius Kanex: Kassius Kanex loves his home and family but hates his job and wants to quit. A chance meeting with strange men looking for directions inspires a change in Kass. He is led down a new path that not only rescues him from his perceived career imprisonment, but also leads to the fulfillment of his destiny. When his family becomes endangered by his new life, Kass’s full identity is revealed. His truth previously existed dormant inside of him, but Kass is now awakened. Following a visit to three doors of mystery, his true essence is discovered and a choice is made. Danger and suspense build as more truths come to light, and Kass wonders if things will turn out better or worse. He still hides one secret, though, and its admission will change everything. I enjoyed this story of how a man’s life changes in mysterious ways, due to his acceptance of external demands. Watching him muddle through his life, wanting nothing more than to be able to provide for his family that he loves so much, the tension builds ever so slowly. The author (no relation to me) is quite good at allowing the plot to create the pressure of waiting for the other shoe to drop. The characters vary in depth, but they all bring something to the table. The scene-setting is good and contributes to the story as it should. Dialogue is very ordinary and that is part of the genius of the writing, it lulls you into a false sense of security before springing a surprise. I am not going to divulge anymore, because I refuse to reveal spoilers. I enjoyed it a lot. This first novel from Mr. Schultz is impressive in a quiet way. I award a score of 4.5 stars. You can buy this book:
https://smile.amazon.com/Kassius-Kanex-Novel-MK-Schultz-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-kassius-kanex https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kassius-kanex-mk-schultz You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/Makemali https://sites.google.com/view/mk-schultz/home I have reviewed the second book in the series: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-fishing-trip-kassius-kanex-book-2-by-m-k-schultz I have reviewed the third book in the series: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/equilibrium Tags: adventure, science fiction, paranormal, family life, office work, travel, suspense Copyright © 2019 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction
100 Comments
7/28/2019 12:28:53 pm
Thanks for the review and for lending your keen eye for spotting invisible errors. I am correcting them immediately and since my book is print on demand, the fix will be swift to implement and I am excited for my book to receive this polish.
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Mark
7/28/2019 12:42:10 pm
You are most welcome, Mark. I really enjoyed your book and am honored that you found my catches useful.
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7/28/2019 12:53:40 pm
I am a new author who started late at the age of 44. I had the idea in my head for writing a book ever since I was in my early 30's but I never had an idea that I felt strong enough about until Kassius Kanex came knocking on the door of my mind. He came swift and through it, I just began writing his story and it seemed to just flow freely out of me as though by inspiration. During the writing of Kassius Kanex, I knew I had finally found my passion. As such, the journey has only just begun. The dream is true now, and I am currently well underway with book number two. As is stated in my bio on my website, I live in the woods with my family and I work for a small municipality.
The RAGE
7/28/2019 12:54:37 pm
Whoa! Mark Schultz talking to Mark Schultz!! It's like Kassius talking to Orion! Plot twist! Yeaaaah!
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Mark
7/28/2019 01:08:06 pm
Thanks Rage, I have to keep looking in the mirror to be sure who I am talking to. Thanks for dropping by.
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Mark
7/28/2019 01:14:36 pm
I lived on farms when I was growing up, played in the woods a lot. Good times.
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7/28/2019 01:35:47 pm
My second book is a fresh new story about a group of five friends who embark on a fishing trip, however it will officially become the prequel to Kassius Kanex as it eventually connects to it in a powerful way.
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Mark
7/28/2019 03:52:12 pm
I think most of us have had jobs like that. Where you feel like your soul is being drained away a little bit each day. Mostly it's management or coworkers, sometimes both.
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Mark
7/28/2019 05:18:54 pm
We have a small problem with the link to MK's website when you click on the arrow next to his name. My web host has a glitch and adds an HTTP to the front of his link. The easiest solution is to scroll up the page and hit the link just above all the comments. 7/28/2019 05:09:27 pm
It is true what you are saying. I really did write my way out of the situation and I do have a much better job in the meantime.
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Mark
7/28/2019 05:15:51 pm
The cover story is very cool. If you want to, send me a picture showing front and back, I will add it to my website. That cover might be hard to beat.
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The RAGE
7/28/2019 05:43:39 pm
Ah man. I cannot wait to read the next book. MK Schultz has figured out how to tap into the feelings of the working class. I read this book twice now and like it better every time. I think MK Schultz has got a good thing going. His book has a unique way of throwing you for a spin as soon as you think you have figured out what’s going on. I could easily see a trilogy come out of this. My only hope is to get in a lineup to get his autograph in my book someday.
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7/28/2019 06:11:54 pm
You are an enthusiastic fan! I love that. When a book strikes a chord within, it becomes an important part of your life. 7/28/2019 05:57:32 pm
For the title, I knew I wanted it to be the name of the man who the story was about. His name was the first two words I wrote in the book and I remember spending about 30 minutes to choose them. It had to be dramatic. It had to be cool. This man was a seemingly simple man who was not what he seemed to be. He was very complex and needed a sophisticated name. The last name, Kanex came first and the story of how it was chosen is quite interesting. As you know, this is my first book and I didn't even have a computer when I wrote most of it. I bought a wireless keyboard and mouse and used my phone along with Google Docs. The decision to write the book came upon me one early morning and I set up the keyboard, mouse and phone which was propped up on a little stand. I stared at the blank screen knowing that the first two words of my book would be the name of my character and the book itself. I glanced down at the word that appeared on my keyboard. It was Kanex. That's it, I decided. That's the last name of my character. It was right in front of me as though it was given to me. Now for the first name. My father's name is Kenneth and he is an artist with gifts to draw and paint that are mind blowing. I always wished I had inherited his talent, his artistic gifts. And so I decided in honor of him, the first name would also begin with a K to match the second name and to honor him and the gift of art that I did receive after all albeit in a different form and also still kept hidden from me at that time. A simple Google search of cool names that began with K and voila, Kassius was born then and there. With the first two words of my book now complete, KASSIUS KANEX could now be written.
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7/28/2019 06:06:58 pm
That is a fascinating story. That story and the others would be good for your website. Readers love that kind of background information. It would be a good way to build your mailing list. Many big publishers won't talk to an indie author unless they have several books published and a mailing list of several thousand. Another client of mine has written her fourth book, which I proofed for her and she has begun the query process.
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7/28/2019 06:05:42 pm
Thank you so much for your kind words RAGE. I do hope to continue writing and a trilogy would be cool for sure. I am glad that you find Kassius Kanex both entertaining and thought provoking.
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7/28/2019 06:12:31 pm
Thanks for the great feedback Mark.
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Mark
7/29/2019 09:46:41 am
Entering contests are a good way to polish your writing skills and garnering a few awards bring more recognition. But you must be on guard for bogus contests. One of my favorite bloggers has a great article about the very thing. Here is a link that you can copy and paste to read it: https://annerallen.com/2019/05/beware-bogus-writing-contests/ via @annerallen
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Mark
7/29/2019 09:47:47 am
The issue with non-working links beside the author's name is fixed from here on out.
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7/29/2019 12:03:00 pm
Thanks for the article link. I will check it out.
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Mark
7/29/2019 02:16:15 pm
Very nice, your story sounds similar to many other authors. Your publisher sounds like a hybrid and their assistance was very useful to you. Getting your book out in three months is quite fast compared to traditional publishers. It's not uncommon for them to take a year or more to get a book to market.
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7/29/2019 02:47:48 pm
With self publishing, the author fronts the cash. That is what I was trying to avoid by seeking out traditional publishing and/or literary agents. I still would like to achieve this as I feel my book would reach a wider audience this way, however I was ultimately convinced to go the iUniverse route when I read their pitch in a book that they published called "Get Published". I was still a bit unsure after reading it but I felt like I needed to take a chance and so far, I have not regretted this decision. They have been fantastic. I really think it is the way to go for first time authors. I will definitely consider acquiring their services for my second book if I do not get picked up by a traditional publisher. Life is too short and I am not getting any younger. I believe in my writing and I also believe that other people will enjoy it too. I can't wait to hear from people that I do not know; someone who just genuinely likes my book and the world that it contains. This is why I list my personal email address on my website. I would love to hear from people who get it. People who understand that Kassius Kanex is more than just a character in a book. People who realize that Kassius Kanex can be that kick in the ass that we sometimes need in order to figure out what it is that we really what to do in this short life that has been given to us.
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Mark
7/29/2019 06:21:01 pm
Very good. It sounds like a positive experience for you. Some authors have paid out thousands of dollars and got nothing to show for it.
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7/29/2019 07:05:19 pm
I feel very fortunate. I felt very unsure and a bit uneasy at times wondering if I made the right decision to take the plunge and self publish, but in the end my goal was achieved exactly how I had hoped and then some.
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7/29/2019 07:47:51 pm
I love your passion and I suspect your thoughts about how a publisher might want to change your book are pretty realistic. An author can get a lot of security with traditional publishing, but they can lose a great deal of control over the book also, including the rights to foreign publication, audio book (which is exploding around the world), movies and much more.
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7/30/2019 12:03:47 pm
My inspiration comes from a life time of consuming stories mostly in the form of movies. I am very inspired by writer/director Sam Raimi and how he and two friends back in high school, got it into their heads that they could make a real actual movie and they did it. I wanted to achieve something similar, but with a book instead of a movie (although maybe one day my book can also be made into a movie. Here's to dreaming). The movie Sam Raimi made was a horror flick called The Evil Dead and I pay homage to it by mentioning it in a line in my book.
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7/30/2019 01:46:22 pm
You have some heavy hitters there. I recall reading Golding's book in high school and found it very chilling! I was subject to a lot of bullying in my school years. C.S. Lewis is a favorite author of mine, I have read many of his books. Do you know about his sci-fi series, "Out of the Silent Planet"? I have read that more than once along with the Narnia books. Tolkien is another favorite.
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7/30/2019 03:14:28 pm
I have not read "Out of the Silent Planet" but I look into this. Interesting title.
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Mark
7/30/2019 03:38:39 pm
You are a blessed person to find that which excites you and motivates you!
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7/30/2019 04:06:16 pm
I look forward to reading the trilogy. Sounds like a masterpiece.
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Mark
7/30/2019 04:31:33 pm
Your book is full of surprises, one after the other, it gets bigger and better with each new reveal. Your book was so ordinary at the beginning, it was different and refreshing.
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7/30/2019 06:31:48 pm
I am an under-writer. When I completed it, it was just over 60,000 words. During the edits and re-writes, I added an additional 5,000 words to flesh it out. There are 36 short chapters. I tend to like to get to the point fairly quickly although I do also enjoy drawing certain things out as much as I can in order to create some suspense and delayed gratification in some cases.
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Mark
7/30/2019 07:16:36 pm
So many writers are just the opposite, they have to cut prose. I imagine it's easier to add rather than subtract.
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7/30/2019 07:58:42 pm
I think the method to my madness is to get it all down first never going back to fix anything until it is completed. I am using the same approach on my second book and it seems to be working well.
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Mark
7/30/2019 08:25:54 pm
You can't edit a blank page! Get it all down first! That is the exact advice I give to new writers. So many of them try to edit as they go along, so they can have a perfect first draft. There is no such thing. A first draft exists for one reason only, to be a POS that can be edited into a jewel. You are definitely on the right track.
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7/31/2019 03:59:16 pm
One thing I hate about my protagonist is his lack of self confidence although that does take a turn for the better.
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Mark
7/31/2019 04:41:21 pm
You captured Kassius’ journey quite well. The journey is something that we all go through in our life. Seeing a successful journey gives us all hope.
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7/31/2019 09:06:13 pm
My writing routine is mostly on weekends and holidays as my day job takes up quite a bit of my time. When I get into a focus, I stick to a very strict plan which I have outlined on a spreadsheet. It usually consists of 2,500 words per day when I can so the progress is definitely much slower than what I would like, however there are sometimes increased periods during vacation etc., where I go on an accelerated plan and I find that my writing thrives even more when this takes place.
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Mark
7/31/2019 09:28:00 pm
You are a writing rock star! I have heard many authors moan about writer's block. I think there are different reasons for some writers to get writer's block, many writers do not seem to have a big struggle with writer's block. You are hearing your muse and your system really works for you. Every author has to find the system that works for them.
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7/31/2019 09:51:31 pm
I started writing my book on my phone with a wireless keyboard and a mouse, using the Google Docs app. I loved it because I never had a worry about loosing anything, and the mobility of it gave me the flexibility to review or edit on the fly from anywhere. Later, I upgraded to a laptop, however I still use Google Docs.
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Mark
7/31/2019 10:22:22 pm
That does sound like a good system to me. Those notes really keep you on track. I heard an interesting idea some time ago, instead of stopping at the end of a chapter, stop in the middle. That way you will know where you are going when you come back to it. That might be more useful for a writer that is not as organized as you are.
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8/1/2019 02:36:14 pm
In my experience with writing, I have found the characters do seem to become alive in my mind and as such appear to influence and take the story into a different direction. It is a very exciting feeling when this occurs and I get a big rush from it.
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Mark
8/1/2019 02:56:05 pm
How fortunate for you, many writers have a single place set up and go through a routine to prepare themselves to write. Some need music, some don't, some light candles and some don't.
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8/1/2019 03:12:48 pm
I find narration the easiest however I enjoy writing dialogue and action very much.
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Mark
8/1/2019 05:02:10 pm
It seems most authors find narration the easiest. Actually, I am not surprised, because we are all tellers of stories at heart.
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8/1/2019 07:01:08 pm
I have not done any theatre nor have I written any plays or the like. I do think "Kassius Kanex" would make a good movie or TV series and I did have that in the back of my mind as I wrote it. Here's to dreaming.
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Mark
8/1/2019 08:40:36 pm
Do you know anyone who is a screenwriter or a playwright? They might be able to assist you. I have a list of those kinds of people also on my Twitter home page.
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8/1/2019 09:01:51 pm
Thanks. I gotta check your site out more thoroughly. I am somewhat of an introvert to be sure, however it is not marketing my book to strangers that I am worried about. Instead it is to people I know. I do tread that ground very carefully and selectively. I believe in my book and I feel strongly that others will identify with the positive messages it contains.
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Mark
8/1/2019 09:15:22 pm
Our very similar names are certainly a bit of serendipity or coincidence. That makes a lot of sense to me. When a hand bigger than your own seems to be pointing in a direction it's wise to at least investigate. I am quite happy I have been able to assist you in marketing your book a little bit. I am one piece of a big puzzle.
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8/1/2019 10:25:42 pm
I have only written one book so far, but I knew when it was completed just as I knew I was breathing. It was cyrstal clear.
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Mark
8/2/2019 09:28:23 am
Some authors require an intervention before they will let go of their book and allow it to be published. Their reasons can vary, but a few are afraid of the potential rejection.
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8/2/2019 10:13:08 am
I do the research along the way. My 10th draft became my published book.
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Mark
8/2/2019 11:10:16 am
Succinct answers.
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8/2/2019 03:28:04 pm
I recall enjoying creative writing classes in grade school and feeling pretty good about my writing and yet only receiving C's. In high school I remember enjoying English Literature and writing book reports and also only receiving C's. It never crossed my mind back then that I would become a published author. I simply wasn't good enough or smart enough in my mind and I lacked confidence in myself.
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8/2/2019 03:40:33 pm
You had the writing bug from an early age. It wasn't recognized by any of your instructors. You persevered and have a published book! So many people think about writing a book for much of their life and never put pen to paper. A few of those actually do start writing and get a few pages complete and stop for any number of reasons. A few of those actually write a first draft and are so disgusted by how bad it is they put it in a drawer and never return to it. A few of those will dig it out, sooner or later, get some advice and education and edit and rewrite. A few of those actually publish. You are one of the few and the brave.
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8/2/2019 04:12:49 pm
I had six people I know very well read my manuscript prior to publication. I received some feed back and as a result I made a few tweaks but all in all I didn't change much. My focus primarily was on plot holes, grammar and spelling. My publisher was helpful as they provided a critique which I took some of the advise from. I had one person on my 10th draft do a run through to catch more errors etc. and then that was it. I learned a lot and I can't wait to get my second book completed as there are a few things I want to implement that I wasn't aware of on my first book.
Mark
8/2/2019 04:19:41 pm
Very good. That is a slightly different take on beta readers, but as long as it works for you that's great!
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8/2/2019 04:31:14 pm
I rewarded my beta readers (friends and family) by thanking them on the acknowledgement page of my book and by giving them a signed copy with a personal message.
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Mark
8/2/2019 05:05:12 pm
I have no doubt that your friends appreciate your gift of thanks to them. If you ever want to find some other beta readers I have a list of them, among my other lists, on my Twitter home page.
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8/2/2019 06:51:18 pm
Publishing my first book has been an incredible three year journey. One year to write it, one year of attempting to get it traditionally published, and one year to refine and self publish it myself. But now I when I sit back and look at it, I am proud of Kassius Kanex even with all its flaws and scars. I feel it is honest and true and the journey has taught me that I am a writer. What an amazing lesson I have learned indeed.
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Mark
8/2/2019 07:25:42 pm
Your journey has been quite interesting and one that many other authors can identify with. Your book is worthy of pride, it's a good story.
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8/2/2019 09:09:36 pm
Life is tough, and even if it is kind to you for the time being it will sooner or later beat the crap out of you. For this very reason, I have always enjoyed movies, tv and books because what they do is take you away for a bit and when they have hold of you, it seems as though, albeit even just for a moment, that you are invincible and you can just enjoy what they are presenting you with. Writing science fiction I think, more than any other genre can achieve this to an even higher degree because through it, anything can be fixed, even death as Kassius Kanex learns.
Mark
8/2/2019 09:19:19 pm
Life can be brutal. Sometimes we suffer from our own choices, other times we suffer from the choices of others. This life is frequently not easy.
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8/2/2019 10:45:54 pm
I think a strong ego is paramount for a writer except that it must be tempered with a large dose of humbleness. You kind of need the best of both worlds. Ego to have the guts and/or the blind stupidity to set your art free for all to consume and humbleness to realize that it is not going to be liked by all or many or even some perhaps, but that is ok.
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Mark
8/2/2019 11:20:42 pm
You did a good job of describing the balance that is needed. An author needs a lot of both.
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8/2/2019 11:52:01 pm
I don't really think my core audience can be limited or identified to a set group. I have met a lot of people who like a lot of different things. You just never know I think. However, I will say that my books are not for kids as I do try to push the limits somewhat. There is violence and some inappropriate language contained in my books so I suppose that would eliminate some people but that is ok. I do not want to offend anyone but instead I just want to tell a fictional story with nothing held back. The events that take place in my writing depends on the the personalities of the characters and sometimes they are not even in alignment with me.
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8/3/2019 11:10:32 am
A lot of people do like science fiction, no doubt about that. You may want to take a look at a previous review, "Gnosis" by Rick Hall. He had an interesting answer to the same question. I think you and he could become friends.
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8/3/2019 02:05:03 pm
Your feedback is very interesting. I already have a few things to check into and the list is growing.
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8/3/2019 03:44:46 pm
Working full time and living in the country takes a lot of time, without a doubt. It requires a fair amount of planning and patience to find time for writing.
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8/3/2019 04:04:55 pm
I haven't had a bout of writer's block yet but I am sure I will. So far I am 20,000 words into my second book and just like on my first book, once the characters and story has started, I don't seem to struggle with spitting the words out. It flows pretty natural for me it seems. I think one reason for this is that when I am in a regular committed zone of writing I get very consumed with it and think about it non-stop. My commute to my day job every day is 75minutes each way so I use that time to focus on thinking about my story and where it is going. Sometimes when ideas come to me, I will use voice dictation on my phone while driving to record the thoughts so I don't forget. Then by the time I sit down for my next writing session, I usually have more then enough material to put down.
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8/4/2019 10:10:40 am
That commute gives you a lot of cogitation time. You are putting it to good use. Dictating your thoughts is brilliant move too.
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8/4/2019 09:51:30 am
Early in High school, I recall disliking Shakespeare but soon after, I began to have an appreciation for Macbeth and the like. I think it started to stoke the fire inside of me too, and lead to my love of language and the written word.
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8/4/2019 10:16:51 am
Shakespeare was hard to swallow at first, when studying his writing in high school. The lyrical quality reminded me of the KJV version of the bible. I grew to appreciate his skill as a wordsmith and really enjoyed his humor, when I could understand it.
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8/5/2019 08:33:23 am
I enjoy reading Bruce Campbell's books, especially "If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor." It is a humorous and entertaining read.
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8/5/2019 11:43:02 am
I love to read humorous material, I will have to look Bruce Campbell up.
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8/5/2019 02:37:15 pm
I don't really brainstorm with anyone when it comes to my story ideas. I work alone when it comes to the actual story. I do enjoy brainstorming about writing in general and the marketing side of it.
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8/5/2019 03:04:38 pm
Your explanation about the advance provides me with more clarity than I have had before. I know the traditional publisher is taking a gamble, they have been getting beat up by the radical changes in the industry brought on by Amazon mostly. They have watched their profit margins shrink and so many have fallen off the map.
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8/5/2019 03:32:16 pm
I have tapped into the Author learning center available on my Publisher's website at iuniverse.com. It has a lot of resources. Finding the time to consume it is challenging for me though. I also
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8/5/2019 03:45:09 pm
Time is a big factor, even for a old, retired guy like me. It forces me to step away from twitter. ;-)
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8/5/2019 04:21:21 pm
Author Learning Center is $9.99 per month at iUniverse.com. If you have time it is worth it in my opinion because everything it there for the writer.
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8/5/2019 04:30:21 pm
A lot of authors have been late starters. I am glad you have reached this spot in your life. Doing what you love makes it easy even in the difficult spots.
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8/5/2019 04:42:48 pm
I celebrated Kassius Kanex style with a BBQ party and heavy metal music and beer. It was so exhilarating. I already knew that it had been accomplished and then my publisher called (during the party no less) to tell me that Kassius Kanex was now live and available on Amazon and my brain twisted his words to "Kassius Kanex is now alive". I was pumped. The dream was real and I did it, I thought, as two large tears fell from my eyes.
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8/5/2019 05:17:51 pm
That had to be a great moment! Very exciting! Ten is a good number. I have seen too many books where a second or third draft of a book has been published and it was so hard to read.
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8/5/2019 05:32:41 pm
During the writing of Kassius Kanex, that realization started with me. Kassius Kanex changed my life and I believe it has a lot of power and I dream of hearing from readers who find value and inspiration within it to have a positive effect on their life as well, even if it is only in a small way.
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8/5/2019 06:13:54 pm
It sounds like at first, Kassius' life mirrored your own. You and Kassius found a great deal of satisfaction in following your dreams. That is very cool. Engaging in creative activity is very satisfying.
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8/5/2019 06:29:53 pm
For me, the biggest myth is that you need to be some sort of intellectual superior minded individual who is part of an elite class. Most people can read and write and I think the only other qualification needed is the desire to write and express oneself.
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8/5/2019 06:52:03 pm
The deep desire is very important.
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8/5/2019 07:03:31 pm
Large pieces were not removed, instead about 5,000 words were added during my re-writes.
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8/5/2019 07:19:03 pm
You did well writing all your characters.
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8/5/2019 07:38:49 pm
I am passionate about BBQing, fishing, boating, country life, and family. I was passionate about theology and earlier on I did consider pursuing it further. I still do find it fascinating but I think my true passion is creating art through fiction with theology fitting in as more of a faith based spirituality to reflect upon and to provide a place to turn to for my own peace of mind.
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8/5/2019 07:45:42 pm
Loving the life in the country is a familiar refrain from your book. Kassius made that statement probably ten times or more.
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8/5/2019 07:59:41 pm
This journey is still somewhat fresh for me to the excitement comes pretty easy. My dream is to one day be able to write much more frequently and so I think this is an energy that I try to tap into.
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8/5/2019 08:15:41 pm
Your passion will remain for a long time, I think. AS you said, it's all quite fresh for you still.
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8/5/2019 08:29:46 pm
I was hoping my second book would be published before 2019 ended but, I have a feeling it will be some time in 2020.
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8/5/2019 08:41:07 pm
If it takes a little bit longer it will be worth it to you and your fans. This is a long term game, like an ultra-marathon.
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8/6/2019 11:57:56 am
For difficult sections in a WIP, I find reading slow and aloud helps along with writing notes to sort things out.
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Mark
8/6/2019 12:09:01 pm
Another idea that some authors use is writing the scene from the point of view of a different character than planned, just for perspective.
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8/6/2019 12:23:35 pm
I am currently in the planning stages to do an audio book. I have access to a recording studio and my publisher has already confirmed to me that they will distribute it if I can provide the audio file.
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8/6/2019 12:30:22 pm
I am glad you are going to make an audio version. There are many countries all over the world that use English as an official language, those many millions of people are hungry for content in English. I hope you go worldwide.
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8/6/2019 03:29:18 pm
I certainly will be checking into the very helpful suggestions and resources that you have available. Thank you for providing this platform for me to discuss my work.
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