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Kirsten Marion

Ask the Author: Adam Rocke

Welcome to Ask the Author! In these series published authors will share their experiences with us, allow us a glimpse into their creative...

Adam Rocke

The Quest for Treasure

“There comes a time in every rightly-constructed boy’s life when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure.” -...

Carter Humbolt

Carter Humbolt in the House

Ahoy, me hearties! Carter Humbolt in the house, coming to you from sunny St. Augustine, Florida. Because of my pirate obsession, all my...

Emily Stewart

Six Things You Should Know About Lackbeard

With Lackbeard's December release day drawing nearer, we thought we should share some things you should know about this pirate adventure

Adam Rocke

So You Wanna Be A Writer — Part 13 by Adam Rocke

There are no rules when it comes to writing. Therefore, writers should never be shy about pushing the limits of their stories and...

Adam Rocke

So You Wanna Be a Writer — Part 12 by Adam Rocke

You just got signed by a literary agent. CONGRATULATIONS! Your new literary agent just sold your first novel. DOUBLE CONGRATULATIONS! Cue th

Adam Rocke

So You Wanna Be a Writer — Part 11

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. There isn’t a person alive who hasn’t heard that adage. Amazingly, it applies perfectly to the literary...

Adam Rocke

So You Wanna Be a Writer — Part 10 by Adam Rocke

Screenwriting is amazing on so many levels. Beyond the money and fame—if you’re lucky enough to achieve super-scribe status, that is—screenw

Adam Rocke

So You Wanna Be A Writer — Part 9 by Adam Rocke

Growing up, gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson was my literary idol—not because of his rampant drug and alcohol use (pronounced abuse),...

Adam Rocke

So You Wanna Be A Writer—Part 7 by Adam Rocke

Besides the material you’re trying (hoping!) to publish or sell, a query letter is the most important document you will ever write. If...