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Writing as Collage

On September 30, 2025 By rodericktmacdonaldIn Advice, Writing2 Comments

Hello, my friends and the occasional relative! First off, the first of two October sales of The Killer and The Dead starts tomorrow! (UK and US) 1st to 8th of October. Start off the spooky season with a serial killer facing down the undead and his own familial dysfunction! You know you want to. I …

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Frustration, Formatting, and Fast Fiction

On January 14, 2025January 13, 2025 By rodericktmacdonaldIn News, Updates, WritingLeave a comment

Hello, my friends and the occasional relative! I am loath to admit it, but my publication process has stalled. I had a formatter, but they appear to have gone incommunicado. I hope they are okay, but I need to move on. To that end, I have decided to dip my toe in the waters of …

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