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How I Choose a Story Setting
As a child who lived a fairly nomadic existence while growing up, I’ve had the opportunity to experience life in a variety of locations...
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A New Year, An Old Debate - Should I Write What I Know, or What I Wish to Know?
As I enter into a new year, creating new stories, I find myself going back to an old question. Should I write what I know, or what I wish...
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What Will He Find? - Beyond the Clearing Excerpt!
It's getting close now! To kick off the March 26th book launch for Beyond the Clearing, I thought I'd post an excerpt to whet your...
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Beyond the Clearing - Cover Reveal!
The cover for Beyond the Clearing is finally here! My latest suspense/thriller is set to be released in March and I'm excited to bring...
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All the Shiny Things - Upcoming Release 9/27/13!
Well, it's almost here! The sequel to Redwood Violet, All the Shiny Things is due to launch on September 27, 2013. I'm so excited that...
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My Inspiration for Redwood Violet
The odd thing about inspiration is that sometimes it's present when you don't even realize it. I have always been a fan of suspense...
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Finding Your Voice - Writing in Third Person
How many times had I started a novel in first person, only to backtrack and change to third? A few times, but it was a few times too many...
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If Redwood Violet Became a Movie!
So, I thought I'd have a little fun today. After having, what I consider, a fairly successful promotion for REDWOOD VIOLET on Amazon over...
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Writing is a Business!
When I first dreamt of becoming a writer, I imagined myself tucked away in a secluded cabin overlooking a lake. The prose would flow as...
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Robin Mahle - Author and Blogger?
Yes to the first part and, well... I'm working on the second. Thanks for making it this far on your journey of discovery into my world. I...