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METAL - The Rusting Apocalypse
Overnight rusting throws humanity into chaos. Can Mathison, a scientist with unique expertise, reverse the process before it's too late?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Action-packed."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Funny and serious."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Scarily grounded in science."
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I'm getting a kitty tomorrow!
I'm getting a kitty tomorrow!
I'm getting a kitty tomorrow!
I'm getting a kitty tomorrow!
I'm getting a kitty tomorrow!
I'm getting a kitty tomorrow!
I'm getting a kitty tomorrow!
I'm getting a kitty tomorrow!
I'm getting a kitty tomorrow!
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Is there a stigma against eating alone for nice dinners?
As an introvert, alone is sometimes the best company.
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Yay or nay?
They should teach budgeting, how credit cards work, and how to file taxes in high school.
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Does it really matter what you name a cat?
Me: In retrospect, no. Even after a few days, I already call my new kittin half a dozen silly nicknames. None of my previous cats responded to their names, just the tone of my voice.
Quantum & me below.
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First Question of the Day
True or False?
We live in a time where intelligent people are silenced so that stupid people won’t be offended
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Does cover art ever influence whether you read a book?
Me: As much as I hate to admit it, I have to admit that it sways me.
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I may have to switch away from Grammarly. It just told me to change "old man" to "experienced person" or "older individual." As an author, I think this is an overreach of a program that should be focused on grammar, not content.
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If you could have anyone narrate your favorite novel, who would you choose?
Me: Morgan Freeman.
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There is no better complement to an author:
"Your book kept me up way too late."
#Happy
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True or False?
The adult version of "Head Shoulders Knees and Toes" is "Wallet, Keys, Glasses, and Phone."
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Wahoo! METAL is available on Audible.
When a disease begins rusting important metals overnight, Terrance Mathison, a veteran turned bioengineer, must assemble a team to find a cure as society crumbles. A fast-paced apocalyptic novel.
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Dear 98% of you that don’t talk to me, who are you?
And more importantly, do you have a cat?
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I have mad skills:
After a week of looking for my glasses, I found them...in the freezer.
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First Question of the Day
Are you old enough to remember dialing a phone number to get movie times?
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My grandma turned 110 yesterday! It's amazing how happy and grateful she is to wake up every day. I'm grateful for every day she gets to share with the world.
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Great line from my WIP:
"She chewed a cashew with her mouth."
I'm curious what I thought she might chew with other than her mouth.
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Did you know that "feedback" is now considered too harsh and that people want you to use "feedforward"?
Personally: I want my feedback to be harsh and critical. It helps me be a better writer and better person.
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Is it just me or are dolls just creepy? New dolls. Old dolls. Little ones and big ones. All dolls.
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Am I the only #writer who doesn’t romanticize typewriters? I remember how hard they were. Especially for dyslexics like me.
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Today, I had someone contact me through my website, telling me how much they liked my book and asking if I was writing a sequel. That's what we authors live for.
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Serious question. Why do people join book clubs? I prefer to read at my own pace and I have different tastes than almost most people.
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Can I hear a shout-out for #scifi from the #WritingCommunity? Where are my peeps? I'd like to make more like-minded friends.
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Trash Pandas!
Yes. Raccoons came in through the dog door last night and ransacked our pantry. Either that, or someone came in, threw flour, chocolate chips, sugar, and dry pasta all over the place, and then drew raccoon prints in the flour on their way out.
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Authors and readers. I need to reset the algo. Please say hi. I appreciate you, one and all.
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I am slowly learning to accept reviews that criticize my apocalyptic novel for the liberties I took with science. I need to remind myself that:
- They don't know I have a Ph.D. in Earth Science and was a professor at Stanford.
- It's easy to assume I didn't discuss the details with specialists.
- I can't expect them to see how cutting-edge science/engineering will evolve over the next few years.
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First Question of the Day
True or false? Choosing to respond to an internet troll is like seeing crap on the sidewalk and choosing to step in it.
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Sometimes I wish cars came with several different honking sounds.
1. Hey there Joe.
2. Get out of my way.
3. Oh god, oh god, we're all gonna die.
Are there other honks I'm missing?
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METAL
The rusting apocalypse throws humanity back into the stone age. Can Walter Mathison, a microbiologist with unique expertise, reverse the process before it's too late?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Action-packed novel."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Scarily grounded in science."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Funny and serious."
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Please recommend calming classical music. Because I am an ignoramus, all I know is Hanz Zimmer and Yo-yo Ma.
For health reasons, I'm cutting back on metal, grunge, and rock for less stressful music. I need suggestions to seed my Spotify account.
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I've met tons of new friends since the recent exodus, particularly people in the writing community. I love the new interactions. Almost all are fantastic people with positive attitudes.
If you like/love books, I'd love to meet and share the love.
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It bothers me that so many people are happy to abandon the community here. I know the vast majority of people who are leaving aren't in the #reading/#writingcommunity, but it still bugs me.
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Someone posted about not liking first-person novels. I meant to respond.
I write from whichever perspective a story needs, and sometimes that is first person present tense, an often hated narrative style.
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First Question of the Day
How accurate is your profile pic?
Mine: I actually exist in color. Surprising, isn't it?
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Thank you all for bringing this to life. I finalized the covers for this mosaic, but more art will come (in time). Before I'm done, please give me some direction.
- Is there a better title than "INDIE AUTHORS"?
- Does it need a subtitle?
- Should my watermark be less noticeable?
- Is there anything I'm missing?
We're getting close. Thank you to all the amazing indie authors who have already offered their beautiful covers.
I wish I could include everyone's covers. I added more rows and columns so I could fit more in. There will be other collages, so yours will not be forgotten.
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First Question of the Day
Have you ever considered changing your name?
Me? Very seriously.
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Success!!!!!!!! Happy whiplash.
After several weeks of going back and forth, Amazon KDP finally gave me access to my books again. The books are back on Amazon.com.
Thank you to everyone who offered support and suggestions. It helped. I'm not sure what did it in the end, but it worked, so thank you. 🙏🙇♂️
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I keep feeling rejected by people's profiles that say, "No DMs!"
I mean, what do they have against Dungeon Masters? 😂😅🤣
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First Question of the Day
Do you write posts only to delete them so you can avoid the rants/trolls/rage?
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My blog post about scammers who prey on authors will come out on Tuesday. The more I research the subject, the more I detest those A-holes.
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I'd like to promote your #books, #poems, and #shortstories. Share them below. You are absolutely worthy of recognition.
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First Question of the Day
Have you ever tried to communicate with ghosts through Ouija boards or séances?
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Hey authors, share those book covers. I almost never do this, but I want to support all of my friends, so let's see them.
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First Question of the Day
What is something you accidentally slept through?
Me: a fire alarm.
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Is there a profession/career that you would have sucked at?
Me? Life coach. I would have left a path of ruined souls in my wake.
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My main character is infatuated with cupcakes. I had to eat one to get in the right state of mind, didn't I? It was a sacrifice but I survived.
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First Question of the Day
When you were little, did you think you could dig down to the other side of the world?
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People rarely understand that chronically ill people pay for doing anything. This post is for awareness, NOT sympathy.
Yesterday I
- Talked with strangers in public
- Carpooled 1 hr
- Hid my pain, racing heart, weakness, brain fog
- Took extra meds to get through it
Last night I
- I writhed in pain
- Threw up
- Slept little
- Couldn't slow my heart
- Couldn't think
Today I
- Hurt (heart, skin, head, joints, muscles, eyes, ...)
- Struggle to eat
- Am exhausted
- Struggle using legs
- Can't think/write
The aftermath will diminish over several days.
Yesterday, I hid my symptoms because the event was about other amazing people & I didn't want to distract from their awesomeness.
They call them "invisible illnesses" because people don't see them during or after.
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What is the reason behind avoiding "that" in sentences? I understand that we don't want to write any word too often, but in many instances, it reads better to use "that".
Or am I alone here?
#WritingCommunity #writersoftwitter
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Note to self: Tomorrow will be better.
I tried to write today. While I got 873 words down, they were truly awful. I mean, seriously cringe-worthy. Impressively bad. Painful even. Not to worry, though.
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Please continue buying books on Amazon. It is the bread and butter of indie authors. Most of us can't get into book stores. I earn more with exclusives at Amazon/Audible than when I publish on the biggest of the others.
I have been seeing posts imploring people not to buy books from Amazon. I get it, it’s the Evil Empire. But please don’t take it out on us Indie authors. It’s the biggest platform and we need all the exposure we can get. Yes, A gets a cut but you are supporting Indies. 😀
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First Question of the Day
True or False?
Texting your children is like dating someone who isn't into you.
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Where are my Sci-Fi and Fantasy people at?
Let us see some awesome book covers, favorite movies, links, D&D characters, game scores, or anything else Sci-Fi & Fantasy related.
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Are you musically talented?
Me? Nope. I tried to play guitar for over a decade. I never passed the level of beginner. I sing like a hangry two-year-old on the hottest day of the year.
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What is it called when you walk into a store and leave something there on purpose?
😜I’m totally not asking because my novel belongs in every bookstore I see. 😬
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First Question of the Day
Do you think aliens would find our obsession with cats and dogs strange?
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First Question of the Day
What is one thing you are **NOT** good at no matter how hard you try?
I'll go first: Speling.
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First Question of the Day
True or False?
Procrastination is a form of optimism because you believe you can accomplish everything in a short amount of time.
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I wish #Amazon had a way to tip authors when you really enjoyed their book. There would be no expectations of a tip because you're anonymous.
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