Ask the Author: C. Gold
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C. Gold
I like reading the Hugo nominees each spring and summer. I even left reviews for most of them on my website:
http://www.thegoldenelm.org/hugo-nomi...
http://www.thegoldenelm.org/hugo-nomi...
C. Gold
Hi Ed,
Right now the ebook is only available in the Kindle Unlimited program which makes it exclusive to Amazon. This program is great for new authors to gain exposure, but it does mean the book can’t be in other stores like Kobo. This won’t always be the case as I learn more about this end of publishing and marketing, but I don’t have a current date for when that will happen. I’ll be sure to send you a mail when it does though.
You can always buy the paperback version off Amazon, but it’s a bit pricey. You could also read it on PC using the Kindle for PC reader (my favorite) but that's doesn't help if you like reading on portable devices. If you are more technically inclined, there might be a Kindle app available for your ereader that would read it or a means to convert it. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help.
Right now the ebook is only available in the Kindle Unlimited program which makes it exclusive to Amazon. This program is great for new authors to gain exposure, but it does mean the book can’t be in other stores like Kobo. This won’t always be the case as I learn more about this end of publishing and marketing, but I don’t have a current date for when that will happen. I’ll be sure to send you a mail when it does though.
You can always buy the paperback version off Amazon, but it’s a bit pricey. You could also read it on PC using the Kindle for PC reader (my favorite) but that's doesn't help if you like reading on portable devices. If you are more technically inclined, there might be a Kindle app available for your ereader that would read it or a means to convert it. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help.
C. Gold
The snowshoe rabbit had no clue as it shuffled over leafy corpses haphazardly scattered under the bent and denuded tree with claw-like branches thrust upward, that its life hung on a razor's edge between living if it stopped or perishing if it took just one step more.
The demon possessed tree ent struck like lightning when the prey came within range, piercing the soft tissue with its claw-like hunting spike, and savoring the blood dripping dangling corpse until it was fully nourished whereupon it released a belch of unwanted bone, satiated for now but ever eager for more.
The demon possessed tree ent struck like lightning when the prey came within range, piercing the soft tissue with its claw-like hunting spike, and savoring the blood dripping dangling corpse until it was fully nourished whereupon it released a belch of unwanted bone, satiated for now but ever eager for more.
C. Gold
I'm currently working on a SciFi short story while planning book 2 in my Darklight Universe fantasy series.
C. Gold
For the short story I just published, I wrote it because I got excited about the eclipse that was going to happen on Monday. This was Sunday after the GoT episode was over.
Then I began thinking of a full eclipse during the fall equinox, because magic is always more powerful during solstices and equinoxes in other tales. From there, I tossed in a mad warlock king summoning a demon army and a husband and wife pair to stop him.
Then, because I also recently read a story about a woman diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I wrote the story's male protagonist with both physical and mental disabilities that would hamper his goal.
As I wrote the story and the eclipse event started (watched it online, thanks to Slooh) I added in details of what people were seeing during totality. I tossed in my own observations as well, here at 92% totality.
So, for that story, it was a combination of books I've read in the past, news on the internet, and a live event that inspired me. Other times it's dreams, crazy ideas that just pop into my head, or a desire to turn a trope upside down that inspire.
Then I began thinking of a full eclipse during the fall equinox, because magic is always more powerful during solstices and equinoxes in other tales. From there, I tossed in a mad warlock king summoning a demon army and a husband and wife pair to stop him.
Then, because I also recently read a story about a woman diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I wrote the story's male protagonist with both physical and mental disabilities that would hamper his goal.
As I wrote the story and the eclipse event started (watched it online, thanks to Slooh) I added in details of what people were seeing during totality. I tossed in my own observations as well, here at 92% totality.
So, for that story, it was a combination of books I've read in the past, news on the internet, and a live event that inspired me. Other times it's dreams, crazy ideas that just pop into my head, or a desire to turn a trope upside down that inspire.
C. Gold
The best thing about being a writer is seeing others become immersed in worlds I create. To make others cry when I write a sad scene. To touch others in some way emotionally merely through words on a page. My words.
C. Gold
I don't really get blocked. What happens is I write a scene I'm unhappy with and I take a break to mull it over. Usually this involves reading a book or even just taking a shower before a fix pops into my head and I'm back to writing again.
C. Gold
Start writing. Even if it feels awkward or you think it's terrible, keep doing it. Also read a lot in the genre you want to write in so you get a feel for what others are doing. Finally, study up on the mechanics of plot and character development. There are great free resources out there like Brandon Sanderson's YouTube lectures.
C. Gold
For The Archmage's Eclipse, I got really excited about the Aug 21, 2017 solar eclipse that was sweeping close to where I live. I began thinking about how strong magic usually happens during events like this in other stories so naturally, I needed a demon invasion and a hero to stop it.
Writing while the light was being leeched from the sky outside my window provided a spooky atmosphere and I included elements of the event into the story.
Writing while the light was being leeched from the sky outside my window provided a spooky atmosphere and I included elements of the event into the story.
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