Never Say Never: Challenging Some of our Sacred Literary "Rules"

Honored that ProBlogger has published another of my posts, this one on some of those sacred writing "rules" which can prove so vexing. I much enjoyed writing and researching this one, which included connecting with cartoonist R.E. Parrish and legendary linguist Stephen Pinker.

I hope you enjoy and as always, I welcome your feedback!

http://www.problogger.net/never-say-never-always-follow-writing-rules-successful-blogger/

Write On...

Greetings friends,

Been a little while so I thought I'd check in. I hope this finds you well. (Well, you're reading this, so it did find you, at least. )

The end of my 3-mo. exclusive placement on KDP select is nigh, and I expect in near future to announce on what additional platforms The Awakening of David Rose may be found. It has garnered some nice reviews but we always need more, so, if you have read it or may read it and would be willing to post an honest review(and perhaps ask a few friends to consider the same), I'd be mighty obliged!

 Meanwhile, I am about 3/4 done with a draft of a literary suspense manuscript I am jazzed about, called Cucariva. Hope to be getting it to some betas quite soon here. While the betas have that, I intend to dive into D Rose II: David Rose & the Forbideen Tournament. About 4 chapters in on that one...

And of course, a writer is nothing if not a reader, and most recently I have read Mcarthy's Suttree, Elmore Leonard's Valdez is Coming, and today am picking up Doctorow's Billy Bathgate.

What about you? What are you reading? Writing? Contemplating?

Thanks as always for your support. Talk soon~

Rachel's Room: A Tribute, A Thank You.

Five-time NBA champion, three-time NBA finals MVP, and a two-time MVP. He is easily one of the top five NBA players of all time. He was great at offense and spectacular at defense. He has been playing for 19 incredible years.  This description is for a kind, humble player. One who cut his salary in half to help his team pay better salaries. A team-player. Thank you, Tim Duncan.

                In the oldest part of the golden beach lived an elderly woman. She has been living at her beach house for many years. She had no family. Over time, her wooden rocking chair became her family. It was old and the paint was chipped, but it meant everything to her. At every sunset she’d sit there and think. The elderly lady stared out into the deep ocean as if something was waiting for her.

                                                “Adventure is out there.”

-          UP

Today's Coordinates: The Z Axis

Thrilled and grateful to be interviewed by my dear friend and talented scribe Amira Makansi. Hope you enjoy!

https://thezaxis.co/2016/06/22/writer-wednesday-author-interview-with-daryl-rothman/

Rachel's Room: Unsuspecting Wonders

The many travelers, tourists, and natives of Alaska gathered around in the deep snow. All of the people were huddling around to gaze at the magnificent wonders of the Northern Lights. From a striking, cobalt blue to a gentle lilac.  It was amazing to see all of the colors dancing in the sky. They partnered with the stars that were a dazzling silver. No one wanted to miss a thing. Not that anyone could, however. Everyone had unbreakable stares, as if in a trance.  Viewing the Northern Lights can show the most close-minded and stubborn people, that even the simplest things can be the most spectacular.

                                                  photo courtesy of www.pexels.com 

Ready, Set, RELAUNCH! The Awakening of David Rose

I am thrilled to announce the relaunch of The Awakening of David Rose!

The early reception for the book has been gratifying, including many inquiries regarding when the sequel will be out. (It’s underway, and I will keep folks apprised of progress).

Anyway, THANK YOU to those who have gotten the book—I very much hope you enjoy(ed) it. I am not a publisher and not awash in some grand marketing budget and so I embark upon this journey on the merits of the book and upon the powerful wings of word of mouth of people like you. A decade of my life and a lot of my heart went into this, and I hope those who read it enjoy it even a bit as much as I enjoyed writing (and rewriting) it. And if you feel inclined to help spread the word, I’d be greatly humbled and appreciative.

Most of all, if you’ve read it or do read it, please tell me what you think. What you like. What could be better. What you’d hope to see as the series progresses.

Thank you for your support, and for allowing me to be a part of your community.

The Awakening of David Rose is available now on KDP Select.

A Rose by Any Other Name...BREAKING NEWS re My Novel~

As some of you may be aware, my publisher is closing its doors and The Awakening of David Rose will be unavailable on its current platforms after May 31. I remain grateful to Booktrope for having published me, but too much blood, sweat, tears and years went into this novel to let it die on the vine. So...please stay tuned here and on my author site for updates about my relaunch: The Awakening of David Rose will be available on KDP Select beginning on June 1.

Thanks for your continued support and in the meantime, here's a little snippet from Book II in the series...

“The immortals walk in worlds known to no others,” said Herman. “See things no one else sees. Including each other. Good or evil, immortals stand out to one another against the obscure backdrop of this limited world known by most. Stand out like beacons.” Herman leaned closer, as though in so doing he might impart to David the requisite message all the more clearly. “You are awakened,” he said. “Henceforth when you discover and use your powers; when you step further and further into this new universe, it gives off signals, like a flare at sea.”

“Others will see it?” David leaned forward too. “Others like me?”

“Others will see it. And others will come.”