http://blog.rlcopple.com Writing and Coffee Blog Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:27:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I don't dish out this writing tip because I think I have it down, but more to get us thinking on this topic. "What's the topic?" you ask. Guess with that title, it could mean several things. What I'm thinking of is writing so that our character's passionate moments really pop ... http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=265 For the second installment on the allegories in the Reality series, I wanted to talk more about the ring. Eventually, I'll talk about the allegorical nature of the ring itself, once the final book in the series comes out later this fall, and some time has passed. Meanwhile, there is ... http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=262 The Duke's Handmaid ISBN: 978-0986451737 Have you ever read a book that refused to be pigeonholed? In some cases, that can be a negative, in that the author shoots all over the place and so hits nothing. In other cases, as we have here, the author creates her own unique story that ... http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=258 Another blogger, Michael Lynch, has offered to post a piece I wrote, actually in a discussion on a list. But then I tweaked it a bit more for prime-time. So I'm guest posting once again. Check it out: Why Publishers Run With the Crowd Thanks, Mike, for the invite, and everyone go ... http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=255 ISBN 978-0986451720 Legendary Space Pilgrims reminded me of C. S. Lewis' Space Trilogy along with a dose of his Chronicles of Narnia while firmly remaining its own unique science fiction story. If you like exploring, experiencing new places, along with a bit of an adventure, you'll enjoy watching the two main ... http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=252 Sherry Thompson's Blog ISBN: 978-0-9825087-3-2 Any fears that Seabird and its sequels would end up mimicking The Chronicles of Narnia are dispelled with this first volume of Earthbow, by Sherry Thompson. Indeed, in feel and focus, this book departs from Seabird while still living in the rich universe created there. First, while Seabird ... http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=248 R. L. Copple, author of the Reality Series (Infinite Realities, and Transforming Realities) is pleased to announce his third and final book in that series, The Reality, has been picked up by ResAlien Press and is expected to be available early December 2010. http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=245 Residential Aliens has been kind enough to grab and publish the second edition in my Neptune 2 series, Shifting Love. Take a moment to check it out. But before you do, give some thoughts to how you express your love for others in your life, whether it be family, wife, relatives, ... http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=242 Gareth L. Powell, a science fiction author, has been so kind as to accept and post an article I wrote for him, which I've playfully titled, "Words Gone Wild." Now's your chance to go over there and tell me how off base I am on my opinion. Check it out and ... http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=239 Dean Wesley Smith was kind enough to point out a blog post by Joe Konrath titled, Piracy...Again. I encourage you to read it. I wanted to state where I think Joe has it right, and well, maybe not so right. First, where I do disagree is the issue of whether piracy of ... http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=234