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By J. McSpadden Posted on March 18, 2021

Time to Build a Base of Readers

Being an independent writer is really hard, I won’t sugar coat this one. It is. Mainly I feel like the hardest part about being an Indie Author is that I … Continue reading Time to Build a Base of Readers

Categories: books, Novel, Personal, Praetorian Rising, reading, writingTags: praetorian rising, readers, reading, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on September 12, 2020September 11, 2020

I’m Finding Myself Struggling With Social Media

The more I try these days, the more I feel as though I just can’t connect with people. My posts went from several hundred likes to less than fifty. I … Continue reading I’m Finding Myself Struggling With Social Media

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By J. McSpadden Posted on January 28, 2020January 23, 2020

Is Going Indie Worth It?

I think the one thing I am asked most about being an Indie Author, is: “Yeah, but is it worth it?” My first response is always YES! But I think … Continue reading Is Going Indie Worth It?

Categories: books, Novel, Personal, writingTags: indie publishing, pros and cons, traditional publishing, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019

When in Ireland, You Guinness and Game of Thrones

Adventures come when we least expect it, and sometimes in ways we did not plan. In looking back at those adventures when everything worked out we are able to laugh … Continue reading When in Ireland, You Guinness and Game of Thrones

Categories: Life, Personal, travel
By J. McSpadden Posted on October 13, 2019October 13, 2019

The Enjoyable Picadillo’s of the UK

I think one of the best parts about being a tourist is noticing the subtle differences and beauties of being in another culture. Small things you would never think of … Continue reading The Enjoyable Picadillo’s of the UK

Categories: Life, Personal, travel
By J. McSpadden Posted on August 20, 2019

I Solomenly Swear…That I Won’t Ever Be One of Those People

I won’t name names, because that is rude and we are all supposed to lift each other up in this industry of writing, reading, and all around general day dreaming. … Continue reading I Solomenly Swear…That I Won’t Ever Be One of Those People

Categories: Life, Personal, rants, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on June 24, 2019July 15, 2019

The Ability to Let Go When Creating a Work of Art

I think the hardest part of working in any creative industry is learning the art of letting go. My editor used you highlight my beautifully crafted, overly long, and poetically … Continue reading The Ability to Let Go When Creating a Work of Art

Categories: Life, Personal, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on April 13, 2019July 15, 2019

How to Make Writing A Habit: I WRITE!

One of the most annoying things about being an author when you have a full-time job is finding the time to actually write. Getting into a creative mode can be … Continue reading How to Make Writing A Habit: I WRITE!

Categories: Personal, writingTags: featured, making a plan, novelist, writing, writing advice
By J. McSpadden Posted on August 1, 2018July 15, 2019

Open Your Own Door

There have been several times in my life where I have felt stuck. I was stuck in a crappy job with no upward trajectory. I was stuck in a horrible … Continue reading Open Your Own Door

Categories: Life, Personal
By J. McSpadden Posted on March 14, 2018

A Positive Query AND Pie…how did I get so lucky!?

I’m going to start this post with a happy dance and a major high five. Peeps of the blogging world, I FINALLY HAD AN AGENT ASK TO READ MY MANUSCRIPT! … Continue reading A Positive Query AND Pie…how did I get so lucky!?

Categories: Novel, Personal, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on January 11, 2018January 11, 2018

Yes indeed…I do. I very much DO!

In less than 10 days my life is going to change. In ways I only every dreamed of, and was never truly certain would happen. Next week Thursday I get … Continue reading Yes indeed…I do. I very much DO!

Categories: Life, PersonalTags: Life, love, marriage
By J. McSpadden Posted on August 24, 2017

My Drug of Choice

I breathe you in like a long lost friend My chest expands like it’s always just been My head it spins and senses whirl, soft and slow once more with … Continue reading My Drug of Choice

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