Tag Archives: books

The Centireading Project

Posted on April 25, 2020 by wordmerc

I recently came across an article about the benefits of reading a book more than 100 times. Some of these include gaining insights and nuances beyond the story’s superficial understanding. You go beyond the characters and plot to subtexts, themes, … Continue reading →

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Jugaret

Posted on September 8, 2014 by wordmerc

Being the Imperial Executioner is not a vocation that you fall into by accident. It is a fate handed to you by your ancestors. As L’Andriel’s bloodthirsty empire crumbles, I pen my final thoughts. I’ve found refuge long enough to … Continue reading →

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Finding November

Posted on December 19, 2013 by wordmerc

Being sixteen can be hell, and life at Liberty High isn’t doing Sarah Daniels any favors. Bullies, boys, an abusive mother, and now this: an old journal left to Sarah in her aunt’s will. With each passing entry, she grows … Continue reading →

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Fantasy/Western

Posted on September 17, 2013 by wordmerc

My new book is free  from Sept. 18 – 22. Shootouts, love, gambling, zombies and mayhem… Enjoy. Rhone McLean can only watch his entire world burn as his wife’s lifeless body disappears into the raging inferno. A mysterious cowboy in black … Continue reading →

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Friends, Countrymen Lend Me Your Ears

Posted on August 7, 2013 by wordmerc

After several long months of painstaking work and editing, the audiobook of “Hunter Cell” is finished! It is currently up on Amazon and audible.com and will be made available on all platforms in the next few days. Click the link … Continue reading →

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A Sneak Peek Into Upcoming Fantasy/Western

Posted on July 22, 2013 by wordmerc

The following is an excerpt from the draft of my upcoming work tentatively entitled, Tempest: Everdark Saga Book I.  As this post title suggests, this work will blend the traditional western saga into a work of fantasy for what I … Continue reading →

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The Real Equity

Posted on May 10, 2013 by wordmerc

A similar question comes up from time to time among writers and authors: when will I see a return on my hard work and labor? I’ll give you the reality and the truth to it because you need and deserve … Continue reading →

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What A Free Promo Can Do For You

Posted on April 6, 2013 by wordmerc

There is a large point of contention in today’s marketing sphere: free promos. Do they work? Are they worth it, or am I just throwing potential sales out the window? I decided to conduct a three-week experiment with my latest … Continue reading →

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If You Liked ‘Blade Runner’…

Posted on March 11, 2013 by wordmerc

If you enjoyed the science fiction noir motif of ‘Blade Runner’ then my latest work will be right up your alley: They are a well-oiled killing machine given the legal authority by their government to assassinate US criminals. The agents’ … Continue reading →

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A Bit On Inspiration

Posted on March 5, 2013 by wordmerc

I’ve read it in at least a dozen different places. It has sparked numerous debates on whether or not it even helps a writer out. What I’m talking about here is a little music in the background for inspiration’s sake. … Continue reading →

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