Tag Archive | Kevin A. Ranson
The Matriarch: Changeling by Kevin A. Ranson – Coming Soon!
Originally posted on ThinkingSkull.com:
A vampire must be invited in to do harm. “Wary of a future misunderstanding, Janiss Connelly pays a surprise visit to an immortal residing in the state capital of West Virginia. The Charleston vampire isn’t amused, a slight that puts the residents and staff of Cedarcrest Sanctum at risk when…
Official Title: The Matriarch: Changeling (Plus a Cover Reveal Event Announcement)
Originally posted on ThinkingSkull.com:
As the third book enters the final phase before publication, the official title has been revealed: The Matriarch: Changeling A Facebook event will be take place on Friday, February 13th, 2015 along with a contest to win one of three signed softcover copies of the new book upon publication. Join…
Novel Writing – My Process: Motivation
Originally posted on ThinkingSkull.com:
Novelist Tim Waggoner was asked by one of his creative writing students for tips on “how to stay motivated to write.” I offered this suggestion: On the subject of motivation in writing (when you can’t seem to get it done), I try to boost stimuli: read, walk, travel, explore, and…
Novel Writing – My Process: Plotting
Originally posted on ThinkingSkull.com:
In a discussion of Stephen King’s book On Writing, he claims he doesn’t see the value in plotting. This is what I had to say on the subject on the eve of the 2014 NaNoWriMo: Whenever I write a short story, I often envision it as a single scene or…
The Matriarch III: First Draft Begins November 1st #amwriting
Originally posted on ThinkingSkull.com:
The Matriarch III (working title) Wary of a future misunderstanding, Janiss Connelly pays a surprise visit to an immortal residing in the state capital of West Virginia. The Charleston vampire isn’t amused, a slight that puts the residents and staff of Cedarcrest Sanctum at risk when their administrator abruptly goes…
“Parish Knoll,” A Tone Poem for a Special Project
Originally posted on ThinkingSkull.com:
“Parish Knoll” There once was a hill where an eldritch church slept ‘Twas surrounded by many a soul Not only the bodies interred has it kept The cemetery of Parish Knoll Never could the township find fault in its grace Its mystery to keep they implore Ever would the townsfolk…
“The Decapitator” from The Matriarch: Guardians is complete! #VWSG
Originally posted on ThinkingSkull.com:
This is what happens when you give a couple of Texans a description for a new kind of vampire hunter weapon: they build one, and the case it comes in. The modular fauchard, aka “the decapitator.” Designed for ghouls to subdue and/or destroy neophyte vampires. Not recommended against elder immortals…
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