Category Archives: My Writing Life

Writing relating items, author musings, publishing, etc.

The Thorn – Two Great Reviews Posted Today

There were two great reviews of The Thorn posted on blogs today. I would like to share them. One came from a twitter friend @duane_scott. He is a co-founder of “The Authentic Blogger”, a popular group of bloggers on Facebook. … Continue reading

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Author Interview – Andrea Pearson, author of The Key of Kilenya

Today I am interviewing a fellow author who is about to have her first novel released with Valor Publishing Group. The Key of Kilenya, by Andrea Pearson will soon be available in a store near you. The official launch date … Continue reading

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Plugging Into The Publishing Industry

Writers want to have their works read. Maybe want is not a strong enough word: Need to have? Must have? If your story is a lamp . . . You, as a writer, want to have the lamp used and … Continue reading

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Interviewed by Krista Lynne Jensen

Just a quick note to let you all know I was interviewed by Krista Lynne Jensen, and the interview is on her blog today. http://kristalynnejensen.blogspot.com/2010/03/thursday-authorial-daron-fraley.html Go and check it out if you have a moment. And then follow Krista’s blog. … Continue reading

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Book Launch Today – THE THORN, book one of THE CHRONICLES OF GAN

Today is the day on which I go from being a writer to being a published author. This has been a wonderful journey so far. I have met so many authors, publishers, and editors…people who I would have normally been … Continue reading

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Storymakers Conference contest – I won a seat!

I am excited! And you should be too, because I will have my wife in attendance at the conference. And I only won a single seat. Therefore . . . I have chosen to give my coveted winnings to a … Continue reading

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I Believe in Christ

Writing. Editing. Website maintaining. Blogging. Networking. Preparing. Stressing. Worrying. I have been so busy for the past few months in preparation for my book release that I have nearly forgotten why I feel compelled to write. As I was doing … Continue reading

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The Calm Before The Storm – or – 10 Lame Excuses For An Author

I wasn’t sure what to call this post. Part of me finds it easy to justify my complete lack of attention to my blog. Another part of me insists that I shouldn’t let the other part of me which likes … Continue reading

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NaNoWriMo Pep Talk – by J. Scott Savage

This post by Jeff Scott Savage was too good to not share. For those of you who are writers, and perhaps are participating in the NaNoWriMo challenge, here is a link to a super pep-talk. http://sixldswriters.blogspot.com/2009/11/you-have-to-convince-yourself-first.html Enjoy! And keep writing!

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Valor Publishing Book Launch tonight

Hey folks, I am going to the Valor book launch party tonight. Are you? Details below! **** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mark L. Shurtleff, Utah State Attorney General and author, will be joined by Lynne Jackson and recording artist, Alex Boye’, … Continue reading

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