Click Here For Your Excerpt They took my best friend as prey. But, now they’re coming for me. Only problem is… I’m one of them, too. Waking up in the luxurious penthouse suite of a tantalizing telepath is not how Solstice Bellatrix expected to end her girls' night out. After being saved by said, stranger …
What Are My Main Characters’ Favorite Foods?
Picnic Photo by Spencer Davis on Unsplash Main characters gotta eat, just like you and me. So, I thought it would be awesome to share some of my main characters' favorite meals even if they're not mentioned in the novel, they would be definitely something my characters would love to partake in. Solstice Bellatrix (Lead Character) Pad Thai …
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What I Do To Deal With Writer’s Stress?
Guy reading by lake Photo by Ben White on Unsplash I thought writing all of my thoughts down every single day either in a journal or a Medium.com article would be therapeutic. And, it is when I really need to vent. But, some days I need a break from writing, otherwise, it stresses me out and I burn …
Why Write A Novel About Parasites?
Dive into the world of Syphons here! Parasites fascinated all my life. I didn't realize I was fascinated by them. In all honesty, I feared parasites. They lived in raw meat, dirty water, in kitty litter, and/or just plain dirt. They could infect a human and cause them to be violently ill. Or even lead …
Nobody READS Anymore
Man stepping on debris Photo by Quinten de Graaf on Unsplash Every time I hear the phrase in the title of this post. My blood boils. Usually, a well-meaning family member reminds me of the fact that "Nobody Reads Anymore". Those kinds of statements, even if a smidge true, are so obtuse that I hate myself for believing …
Treat Yourself With Urban Fantasy & Sci-Fi Freebies All Month Long!
Did You Already Get Your Free Copies of Stolen By The Ash & A Preview of Syphons Did you ever sign-up for a email newsletter just to get a free book, and then weeks and months go by and you never actually read it? If you're that person, then please stop reading. I'm really looking …
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5 Things I Learned in My 20s After Turning 25
A woman wearing a black & green dress Photo by Etty Fidele on Unsplash After turning 25 last October, I learned that a lot of people still consider me a child and so “very” young, yet mature for my age. All I’ve got to say to that is. Mmm. K. So, now that I’ve entered my mid-twenties. There’s …
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Need A FREE Fast Paced Sci-Fi Novel During Your Vacation Time? Look No Further
Free Preview of Syphons! Ready for a long weekend away from work and school? Good, then why not take a break with a great read? Syphons is a fast-paced sci-fi with a 5-star rating plus reviews of on both Goodreads & Amazon. Now's your chance to grab a free preview of the novel, no strings …
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Why Did A Black Chick Write A Sci-fi About A Black Woman Fighting Parasitic Aliens?
Photo by Autumn Goodman on Unsplash This article isn't meant to bash anyone's skin color. Really, it's just an answer to a problem I've had since the early 2000s. As a teen, I started reading adult fiction, works by Stephen King, Annette Curtis Klause, Douglas Adams, Patricia Briggs, and the author that changed my life was Gini Koch. …
New Sequel To Sci-Fi Romance, Syphons is Coming In 2020
https://videopress.com/v/eni8mFle?preloadContent=metadata Photo of Jellyfish by Mathieu Turle via Unsplash Solstice Bellatrix and her friends are returning in 2020 with a brand new story in the sequel to Syphons (2019). The story is currently in the Oh-My-God-There's-So-Much-To-Revise stage and will be released sometime in mid-to-late 2020. As I get closer to releasing book two, I will …
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1st Annual Bloggiversary Giveaway!
Winners Will Be Chosen on Friday, November 8th, 2019. Hiya Literary Fans, It's been a few months since I had a Giveaway of this magnitude. Life is treating me good. So, I want to share the positive vibes with some freebies, gift cards, and other goodies. Here's how to enter to win: 1) Follow this …
3 Signs You’re An Obsessive-Compulsive Writer
http://Photo by Amador Loureiro on Unsplash Do you wake up in the middle of the night, startling your cat and significant other, searching blindly in the dark for your pen, Moleskine notebook, or your smartphone? Have you ever dreamt of quitting your job just so that you can make a few nickels and dimes posting …
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Finally A Rick & Morty Release Date!!!
Hiya Literary Fans, I'm a fan of sci-fi, so obviously Rick & Morty Season 4 has been on my watch list since forever. I just watched the new trailer which aired on Adult Swim on October 7th at Midnight. Apparently, there's going to be five new episodes aired on November 10th of 2019. Hopefully, the …
Updates! Hey There D. A. Smith, Where Are You?
D. A. Smith Write's Logo! Where have I been? Funny you should ask. Well, I've been suffering from "fiction writer's block" and have been procrastinating and stalling creating new work. So, I decided to switch things up and hang out on Medium.com, working on stories themed on humorous or stressful moments in my life. Here's …
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What I Learned About My Divorced Parents While Watching The Infinity Train Miniseries on Cartoon Network
Train Tracks Photo by Derek Story on Unsplash Cartoon Network has been lit when it comes to producing fantastic entertaining shows that not only draws in kids, but drew me in as a 20-something. Since the Regular Show ended, I stayed optimistic that CN would produce even more great shows. When the Infinity Train minisodes aired …
