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By J. McSpadden Posted on May 26, 2020September 9, 2020

How to Write a Convincing Protagonist: The Beginning of Building Your Story

How to better understand what your Protagonist feels and where that emotional inner conflict comes from.

Categories: Novel, writingTags: inner conflict, praetorian rising, protagonist, writing, writing advice
By J. McSpadden Posted on May 25, 2020September 9, 2020

What is My Process of Editing the Second Book in the Praetorian Rising Series. Take a Peek!

Curious to what my process is for Editing Book 2 in the Praetorian Rising Series? Take a peek, and learn my secrets.

Categories: books, Novel, Praetorian Rising, writingTags: editing, story genius, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on March 30, 2020September 9, 2020

The Sounds of Silence in the City

I am trying to remember what my street sounded like two weeks ago. Walking my dog this morning it was strange to turn the corner of a typically busy corner … Continue reading The Sounds of Silence in the City

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By J. McSpadden Posted on February 20, 2020September 9, 2020

Praetorian Rising Series: Updates From the Author

Hello to All my Rogue Rebels, and those thinking of joining the FIGHT! I wanted to give you some updates on where I am with this series and some exciting … Continue reading Praetorian Rising Series: Updates From the Author

Categories: books, Novel, Praetorian Rising, reading, writingTags: blood bond, bookish candles, camille scipio, merch, praetorian rising, rogue, wickandjane
By J. McSpadden Posted on February 19, 2020May 24, 2020

Archimedes

I woke up this morning with a lovely note from my editor. She is halfway through the edits, and is excited with the layout and world building of book 2 … Continue reading Archimedes

Categories: books, Novel, Praetorian Rising, writingTags: book excerpt, praetorian series, prologue
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 November 10, 2019

To Read or Not to Read the Reviews…

I have battled with my own internal voice on if I should read or should not read the reviews people post about Praetorian Rising. I feel two sides of this … Continue reading To Read or Not to Read the Reviews…

Categories: books, reading, writing
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 August 18, 2019

Praetorian Rising Character Insight vol 1: Camille Scipio

CAMILLE SCIPIO It’s cold. I feel the bitterness to the tips of my toes but the frigid ice settling into my skin started within. I lay here before my own … Continue reading Praetorian Rising Character Insight vol 1: Camille Scipio

Categories: Character Insight, Praetorian Rising, writingTags: camille scipio, character insight, praetorian rising, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on August 17, 2019

What’s Next for the Praetorian Rising Series?

If you have purchased your copy of Praetorian Rising, or have been sent an authors copy because you are an ARC reader, then you might be wondering what is next? … Continue reading What’s Next for the Praetorian Rising Series?

Categories: book review, books, Novel, Praetorian Rising, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on July 20, 2019

The Bechdel Test

Someone asked me the other day why I decided to write fantasy fiction with a woman at the helm. It wasn’t asked in a derogatory way, it was very pleasant … Continue reading The Bechdel Test

Categories: reading, writingTags: bechdel test
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

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