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Author: Vincent A. Alascia
Vincent is the author of, "In the Presence of Gods," "Xristos: Chosen of God," and coming soon, "Undead Heart," available on Kindle and paperback, as well as works that have appeared in anthologies and online. Originally an East Coast native, he makes his home in the Phoenix area of Arizona with his wife and three attention grabbing felines. Vincent is an active member of the West Valley Writers' Workshop and an Adult Services librarian at the Maricopa County Library District Northwest Regional Library in Surprise, Arizona.
Procrastination: We All Do It
I wanted to post this yesterday, but you know... I came across this post on Anne R. Allen's wonderful blog. As writers we all have had bouts of putting off writing. Now at least we know it isn't all our fault, nor is it the reason we may think. Good News About Procrastination
New Book
I've started work on a new book. It's a departure for me as it is non-fiction. I've been interested in and studying Tarot since high school so I have decided to put together my thoughts on the cards. I've also been interested in symbols in literature and the occult and have tied the two into …
From the Blogs: Writing Yourself Into a Corner
I can see this as more of an issue with seat-of-their-pants writers. Still I can imagine sitting over an outline and realizing that it's not going where you need and or want. Scott Hale, over at The Creative Pen has some great advice for dealing with that. https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/04/19/why-writing-yourself-into-a-corner-can-improve-your-writing/
Should All Authors Blog
This was a very interesting post from Rachel Gardner. Should All Authors Blog A few years ago that answer would be, "of course, don't be silly." Now that is not necessarily so, and this piece puts it into perspective. If you are an author and thinking if you need to blog I would stop everything …
Writing Contests Yay or Nay
I'm no where near an expert on the subject of writing contests as I've only entered a handful or so. I have had success, garnering an honorable mention for one of my short stories. Still when I came across this post on Anne R. Allen's blog I thought I'd share it. Writing Contests Are Important: …
More Great Query Advice
You know you've done this once. Maybe you are of the mindset that it couldn't hurt. The reality is it doesn't hurt, but it certainly doesn't help, (in most instances). So read it here, What Not to Say in a Query, from Rachelle Gardner's great blog.
What is it With Gifts
I figure this is as good a time as any to talk about gifts. Not the kind that haunt your credit card statement and are covered in shiny paper and ribbons. Instead I'm talking about talent and what appears to world as a gift. My first year of college, when I was in the music …
Some Great Do’s and Don’ts
I came across this article on Anne R Allen's great blog. You Finished Your First Novel! What To Do Now: 7 Do's and Don'ts I often get asked what the steps are after the novel is finished. There truly is no single one answer nor is there a path that works for everyone. This piece …
Meditation and Writing
I came across this piece on the Creative Pen blog. I meditate every night before bed and find it very helpful for clearing the day. Writing Tips: 5 Ways Meditation Can Help Writers I urge you to give it a click.
