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School’s Out … For Summer

On June 23, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

The deeper down the Atom & Go rabbit-hole I go, the more I ponder real life happening through the lens of the God's Hand Galaxy. School just ended for my kiddos. That got me thinking, what does Margo have in store for education? She has a couple years until kindergarten if she goes by our …

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Magic vs Science

On June 2, 2022 By zachwinderlIn Uncategorized1 Comment

There is a reason sci-fi and fantasy share a section in the bookstore. Many of their storylines present two sides to the same coin. The backdrop of a lone protagonist or a merry band fighting against overwhelming odds permeates both genres to a degree that is almost cliche. However, fans of the genres never tire …

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Loving the Slow Burn

On May 13, 2022 By zachwinderlIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Where does the slow burn fit into science-fiction? How do writers balance the pace with the need to move the story forward? Where is the point where the book or movie bogs down? I recently watched Io on Netflix. It was a serious slow burn, yet held my attention. Some might think it too slow, …

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Jumping From Page to Screen

On April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

I saw a Twitter post asking author's what actor we would have play our main character if our book was made into a movie or show. It got me thinking. Not just about who would play Atom, but also about other screen adaptations and actors playing a role. My brain likes to turn. I tried …

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A Taste of the Morpheus’ Comet

On April 18, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

            The crew wandered.             Atom wanted a feel for the land, but with almost seven hundred miles of ship to get lost in, they soon forgot they had landed on a man-made behemoth. From the moment their boots stepped off the cargo ramp and thudded on the landing pad, they stepped into a swirl …

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The Rise of the Indie Author

On April 1, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Falling into the category of Indie Author, I keep my ear to the ground and try to keep up with what the sub-industry is doing. Interestingly, with the likes of KDP, Smashwords, and Kobo (to name a few of the dozens) available to Indie Authors, the ability to self-publish has never been easier. This rise …

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Verbal Diversity in the Black

On March 18, 2022 By zachwinderlIn Uncategorized3 Comments

Accents are everywhere. Growing up in Boston, I was privileged to experience one of the more iconic accents America has to offer. I'll admit to a slight bias, but it's up there. America has a more accents packed into our borders than almost any other nation on this planet. Due to the historic immigration waves, …

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Beyond the Galaxy’s Edge

On March 8, 2022 By zachwinderlIn Uncategorized4 Comments

Could you pick an author out of a crowd? Sometimes I wonder. A couple of weeks ago my family went to CA for spring break and the whole family spent a day together at Disney. To say it was magical would be cliche, but it was a great memory for all the kids. I think …

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Sell Out Vs the Big Break

On February 18, 2022 By zachwinderlIn Uncategorized2 Comments

I was talking to a fellow author last night about whether either of us would go on a talk show to promote our books even if we didn't agree, or like, the host of the show. It was an interesting discussion, and it really sparked some thoughts in my mind about what we as artists …

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Goldie Lox & the 3 Bars

On February 4, 2022 By zachwinderlIn Uncategorized2 Comments

A story begins, or perhaps just a scene in a story ... Three characters, perhaps men, women, or maybe even bears, stand outside a bar. Sounds like the setup for a cliche joke. But just maybe, the bar is simply a setting, a relatable meeting place that helps a reader slip into the story. I …

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