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Randall Allen Dunn a.k.a. D.A. Randall


Randall Allen Dunn was raised on a steady diet of James Bond, Batman, Star Trek and Indiana Jones. He writes stories of action, adventure, and infinite possibility, as well as instructional books about writing.
You can follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads and YouTube, and follow his Packing Action blog at www.RandallAllenDunn.com.
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Randall Allen Dunn I don't. There actually is no such thing as writer's block. However, many people are impacted by what I call "perfectionist's paralysis". If I told th…moreI don't. There actually is no such thing as writer's block. However, many people are impacted by what I call "perfectionist's paralysis". If I told these people to write their name, their age, where they live, etc., they could do it, so it's not that they cannot write anything. It's that they're paralyzed by the gripping fear that what they write won't be good enough.
I felt this paralysis when I started writing my first sequel. I knew exactly what would happen in the story and was excited for it, and even had a few opening chapters written out. But when I sat to actually write it, I felt a sense of dread. I loved the first book, The Red Rider, and so did many others, and I feared I couldn't make the sequel at least as good, in the story, characters, writing style - anything. But I took a breath and started writing it, anyway, knowing it might be awful - as all first drafts are.
The way I overcome perfectionist's paralysis is to write. If necessary, I write something meaningless, like my name or what you did today, or I start typing out old story notes I never transcribed, to get started. Then I prepare myself to write something bad, if I'm still stuck. If I expect it to be bad, anyway, there's no pressure. Once I start writing and get past that roadblock of fear, I quickly re-discover my passion for the story.(less)
Randall Allen Dunn The massive scorpions raced down the sandy hill toward Julio, their pincers clicking in anticipation. Julio's heart pounded as he dove into the frigid…moreThe massive scorpions raced down the sandy hill toward Julio, their pincers clicking in anticipation. Julio's heart pounded as he dove into the frigid ocean and swam to a safe distance, to turn and watch the mutant creatures littering the shore as he waited for the volcano to erupt.(less)
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New digital and paperback Fantasy and Action Pack rewards at Kickstarter!

I’ve just added 2 new rewards: deluxe paperback fantasy & action sets, which both include a FREE signed REMNANT: Buffy, the Vampire Slayer meets Batman and the Red Rider paperback! The fantasy set also includes a signed paperback of the new BEYOND IMAGINATION: Alien LIfe and Death collection of Twilight Zone type stories. The paperback versions won’t be available right away so delivery is set for

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The Red Rider by D.A. Randall
"A fresh and different twist to an old story. It was really good. Very impressed with the creativity. It isnt easy to take a classic and reinvent it. The twists in the story was creative. Characters were well thought out and easy to connect to. Can no" Read more of this review »
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"I enjoyed this reimagining and think it could be a great story. I'm not sure if I will continue the saga, as I read somewhere the Author stated this will be a 10-12 book series. As of right now only the first 5 are out."
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"If you like the cat and mouse game trope then this book is perfect for you. it was a quick read and kept me engaged."
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“You don’t have to be strong, or fast, or impressive. Just consistent.
The rest will come.”
Randall Allen Dunn

“Stand up and do something.”
Randall Allen Dunn, The Red Rider

“The church is not a social club, which votes certain people in and excludes others, based on the way they look, dress, or sound. The church is not a political machine, that seeks to gain ground by voting in certain candidates and voting out others.
Too many people outside the church think that the church is nothing more than a political entity or an exclusive club that rejects “certain people” outright. Sadly, too many people within the church keep proving them right.
This must end.”
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“When everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching -- they are your family. ”
Jim Butcher

“In every revolution, there's one man with a vision."
(Star Trek: "Mirror, Mirror")”
Captain James T. Kirk

“I don't know. I'm making this up as I go.”
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“You don’t have to be strong, or fast, or impressive. Just consistent.
The rest will come.”
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“They're not wolves.”
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