The Death Wizard Chronicles: Praise from a fan!
Dear Jim,
The third book (which I have already finished) in your six-part series is by far one of the best books I've read, as are the first two. I am almost powerless to put your books down, that's how much I enjoy them. I thank you for sending them to me. I cannot wait to read the rest and undoubtedly will regret when there are no more books. It is exciting and fun to read your books. I am impressed by how fluidly you combine every character's point of view into the books, and this only adds to the excitement and adventure of the Chronicles.
From,
Alex Evans
Tenafly, N.J.
Rain Publishing Inc. Writers Workshop
A 10-week on-line workshop
A 10-week on-line workshop
from April 14 through June 16.
This workshop is for writers 18 years and older. In order to participate, you will need to register via email at rychlyn at rainbooks dot com. A $30 fee covers all. Space is limited. Registration closes March 15.
Please be aware that our concern for author’s rights means that this workshop is not for stories about someone else’s characters or settings. Our goal is to help you on your journey toward publication.
The schedule
Weeks 1-3: script and fiction writing.
Hosts: Dick Cooper and Jim Melvin.
Weeks 4-6: young adult and children picture book writing.
Hosts: Stuart Rivers, L.P. Chase, and Jeff Yosick.
Week 7: poetry.
Host: Krissy Brady.
Weeks 8-10: trade publishing in today’s marketplace.
Host: Tilly Rivers, CEO, Rain Publishing Inc.
Week 1
April 14
Host: Richard (Dick) Cooper.
Bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cooper
Author of Jukebox, No. 3 on the Ottawa ON bestsellers.
Former college professor for script writing.
Former member of “The Cooper Brothers” 70’s rock band.
Week 1 course: Script writing basics.
Weeks 2-3
April 21 and April 28
Host: Jim Melvin.
Bio: www.deathwizardchronicles.blogspot.com
Author of The Death Wizard Chronicles, a six-book epic fantasy series.
Former award-winning journalist for The St. Petersburg Times.
Week 2 course: plot and character.
Week 3 course: pacing and rhythm.
Week 4
May 5
Host: Stuart Rivers.
Bio: www.authorsden.com/stuartjrivers
Author of Cromarty Biggs, Powder Monkey.
Author of In Search of the Beast.
Week 4 course: Writing for children 12 years and older.
Week 5
May 12
Host: Jeff Yosick.
Bio: www.jyosick.com
Children’s book author and public speaker.
Author of Madison’s Special Dolly, Timmy and the Storm, Bryanna and the Sand,
When Daddy Comes Home, One Penny One Hope, Running the Race.
Week 5 course: Unlocking the imagination in children today.
Week 6
May 26
Host: LP Chase.
Bio: www.lpchasebooks.com
Middle school, children’s picture book author.
Public speaker/ presenter for school boards.
Author of The Elliot Stone Series, Silly Spoon, I’m Not Sticky.
Week 6 course: the art of picture book writing.
Week 7
June 2
Host: Krissy Brady.
Bio: www.krissybrady.com
Former editor of Brady Magazine.
Current owner of Just Jones Marketing.
Author of Tidal Wave.
Week 7 course: poetry basics.
Weeks 8, 9, and 10
June 9, June 16, and June 23
Host: Tilly Rivers.
CEO of Rain Publishing Inc., a trade publishing house.
CEO of Rain Enterprises.
Weeks 8-10 courses: trade publishing in today’s marketplace.
Course notes
There will be open discussions on writing throughout the 10-week program. Feel free to join in any current discussion, to resurrect any old discussion, or to start a new discussion on writing.
In the Writers Workshop, there will be an assignment for each week designed by the hosts. Each assignment will be critiqued by the host and then posted on the open discussion forum for fellow student feedback. This feedback should be positive and encouraging. Only “constructive criticism” will be allowed.
For more information, including registration, email rychlyn at rainbooks dot com.
This workshop is for writers 18 years and older. In order to participate, you will need to register via email at rychlyn at rainbooks dot com. A $30 fee covers all. Space is limited. Registration closes March 15.
Please be aware that our concern for author’s rights means that this workshop is not for stories about someone else’s characters or settings. Our goal is to help you on your journey toward publication.
The schedule
Weeks 1-3: script and fiction writing.
Hosts: Dick Cooper and Jim Melvin.
Weeks 4-6: young adult and children picture book writing.
Hosts: Stuart Rivers, L.P. Chase, and Jeff Yosick.
Week 7: poetry.
Host: Krissy Brady.
Weeks 8-10: trade publishing in today’s marketplace.
Host: Tilly Rivers, CEO, Rain Publishing Inc.
Week 1
April 14
Host: Richard (Dick) Cooper.
Bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cooper
Author of Jukebox, No. 3 on the Ottawa ON bestsellers.
Former college professor for script writing.
Former member of “The Cooper Brothers” 70’s rock band.
Week 1 course: Script writing basics.
Weeks 2-3
April 21 and April 28
Host: Jim Melvin.
Bio: www.deathwizardchronicles.blogspot.com
Author of The Death Wizard Chronicles, a six-book epic fantasy series.
Former award-winning journalist for The St. Petersburg Times.
Week 2 course: plot and character.
Week 3 course: pacing and rhythm.
Week 4
May 5
Host: Stuart Rivers.
Bio: www.authorsden.com/stuartjrivers
Author of Cromarty Biggs, Powder Monkey.
Author of In Search of the Beast.
Week 4 course: Writing for children 12 years and older.
Week 5
May 12
Host: Jeff Yosick.
Bio: www.jyosick.com
Children’s book author and public speaker.
Author of Madison’s Special Dolly, Timmy and the Storm, Bryanna and the Sand,
When Daddy Comes Home, One Penny One Hope, Running the Race.
Week 5 course: Unlocking the imagination in children today.
Week 6
May 26
Host: LP Chase.
Bio: www.lpchasebooks.com
Middle school, children’s picture book author.
Public speaker/ presenter for school boards.
Author of The Elliot Stone Series, Silly Spoon, I’m Not Sticky.
Week 6 course: the art of picture book writing.
Week 7
June 2
Host: Krissy Brady.
Bio: www.krissybrady.com
Former editor of Brady Magazine.
Current owner of Just Jones Marketing.
Author of Tidal Wave.
Week 7 course: poetry basics.
Weeks 8, 9, and 10
June 9, June 16, and June 23
Host: Tilly Rivers.
CEO of Rain Publishing Inc., a trade publishing house.
CEO of Rain Enterprises.
Weeks 8-10 courses: trade publishing in today’s marketplace.
Course notes
There will be open discussions on writing throughout the 10-week program. Feel free to join in any current discussion, to resurrect any old discussion, or to start a new discussion on writing.
In the Writers Workshop, there will be an assignment for each week designed by the hosts. Each assignment will be critiqued by the host and then posted on the open discussion forum for fellow student feedback. This feedback should be positive and encouraging. Only “constructive criticism” will be allowed.
For more information, including registration, email rychlyn at rainbooks dot com.
Born Rebel; Mary Brunini McArdle
Born Rebel
Alabama: Sixty years plus years young and still the rebel at heart. Author Mary Brunini McArdle has no plans to retire her pen, her watercolor pencils, or music anytime soon.
“My father always encouraged me in all endeavors.” In today’s society this statement does not hold the punch it did fifty some years ago. However when consider the times when women struggled to be considered ‘equals’ let alone intelligent adding the element that McArdle was raised in Central Mississippi, there is no wonder a born rebel was created.
Alabama: Sixty years plus years young and still the rebel at heart. Author Mary Brunini McArdle has no plans to retire her pen, her watercolor pencils, or music anytime soon.
“My father always encouraged me in all endeavors.” In today’s society this statement does not hold the punch it did fifty some years ago. However when consider the times when women struggled to be considered ‘equals’ let alone intelligent adding the element that McArdle was raised in Central Mississippi, there is no wonder a born rebel was created.
“I think I reacted against southern styles. They didn't fit. Neither did my environment. I am a born rebel.” McArdle states.
When most people are set in their ways of thinking anyone over sixty should be in a rocking chair or doting over grandchildren, Mary is active as a free lance writer at various traditional and on line mediums, has helped in the making of an original CD by local musicians, recently sold a water color painting in Memphis, and has a release of a paranormal suspense titled Alice Reflected (Rain Publishing Inc.) this summer.
“The title for this book was difficult. The first title gave away too much, the second was too trite, the third try was the working title for years, and finally the last and favorite; I thought of it, but asked a friend which of the third and fourth sounded best and without hesitation she replied "Alice Reflected."”
What’s next for this dynamo? “Currently I am working on what may be a novella. It is about an older woman experiencing some strange dreamlike memories. Her psychiatrist, an eager young man, is hoping he has a multiple personality on his hands.”
Is Mary’s secret her father’s encouragement to be different in a time when women were suppose to be proper southern ladies? Maybe, or as Mary says “My greatest accomplishment is that, even with all the troubles in life, I am a happy, contented person, with wonderful children and grandchildren, in whom I adore and yes dote upon. But I bore very easily and must have artistic challenges.”
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Alice Reflected will be released in the summer of 2008- ARC’s are available by request. Alice Reflected will be available for purchase at select bookstores, and http://www.rainboooks.com/ & http://www.amazon.com/ upon release.
Colin O'Sullivan in Red Fez Magazine
Author Colin O'Sullivan, (Anhedonia; Majo) in "Red Fez" Magazine
For more details visit the links below.
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http://www.redfez.net/redfez/SubPage1.php?ID=132&page=SubAuthors
For more details visit the links below.
http://www.redfez.net/redfez/SubPage1.php?page=SubStory&ID=57
http://www.redfez.net/redfez/SubPage1.php?ID=132&page=SubAuthors
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