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Stephen H. Provost

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Stephen H. Provost writes fantasy adventures and historical nonfiction. A journalist with more than 30 years of experience and a former educator, he has worked as an editor, reporter, and columnist at four daily newspapers in California.

His works of fiction include "The Talismans of Time" and its sequel, "Pathfinder of Destiny"; the fantasy novels "Memortality" and its sequel, "Paralucidity"; the young adult science fiction adventure "Identity Break"; the novellas "The Only Dragon" and "Death's Doorstep"; and the "Twilight Zone"-inspired collection of short stories and dark poetry titled "Nightmare's Eve."

The author's nonfiction works include "Fresno Growing Up" and "Martinsville Memories" (history and nostalgia); "Highway 99: The History o
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Stephen H. Provost I don't believe in writer's block any more than I believe that Elvis is still alive and drinking martinis with Jim Morrison on some beach in the Baham…moreI don't believe in writer's block any more than I believe that Elvis is still alive and drinking martinis with Jim Morrison on some beach in the Bahamas.

Writer's block is something writers conjure up because they don't feel like writing or don't think they have any good ideas. If you don't feel like writing, don't write. If you don't have any good ideas, find some. Go for a walk. Read a book. Watch a movie. There's plenty of inspiration to be had.

If you're insecure about yourself as a writer, that's not writer's block, it's insecurity. You're looking at the result (or a result you fear) rather than enjoying the process. A lot of people say writing is hard, and it can be. But if you don't think it's fun, why bother? If you feel challenged, that's a good sign. No one ever became any good at anything without accepting a challenge.

Challenges lead to adventure, and there's no better inspiration for a writer than a sizzling adventure. Stop worrying so much about whether people will respond well to your writing. The important thing is this: It responds to you. So buckle your seat belt, step on that mental accelerator and enjoy the ride. Writer's block be damned.(less)
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"The Watchers" riddled with loose ends, inconsistencies

The Watchers is another entry in what I call the sensory-deprivation horror subgenre, following Bird Box and A Quiet Place.

The former deals with creatures that drive you mad if you see them, while the latter focuses on the sense of hearing: If you make a sound, it will alert the monsters, with tragic consequences.

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B.D. Prince's latest release is a bona fide 5-star collection. Engaging storytelling. Inventive tales. Deft writing. I can wholeheartedly recommend "13 Ghastly Tales" on all counts. I often find myself forced to choose between competent writing and a ...more
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"Eye for an Eye" is an engaging, well-written volume containing two novellas by B.D. Prince. This was my first exposure to the author's work, and I was impressed on several levels, from the creativity to the quality of the storytelling.

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Timothy King deftly navigates the emotional tension between loyalty to family and tradition on one hand and the pull of young love on the other in "The Harvesting." This novella incorporates elements of religious horror, cosmic horror, and some graph ...more
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"I read this in 3 sittings. It was SO GOOD. Reminds me of the Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark series. Campfire ghost stories with a twist. Loved it!"
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