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Life's a Mystery: June 2015
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Reflections of mystery/suspense author Ray Flynt - Join in the conversation! Tuesday, June 30, 2015. For this week's blog I thought we'd discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a series versus a standalone book. I've written both types, though the series has been the most prominent. I am itching to write another stand alone. I think the process expands a writer's mind, so that when he/she returns to those series characters they can be seen with a renewed vision. Tuesday, June 16, 2015. I was constant...
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Life's a Mystery: September 2014
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Reflections of mystery/suspense author Ray Flynt - Join in the conversation! Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Who's Your Daddy (or Mother)? My first exposure to mysteries was in the third grade when I read The Boxcar Children. I later "graduated" to The Hardy Boys, and can still recall how it felt exploring Mr. Applegate's creepy house in The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon. I labeled this post "Who's Your Daddy (or Mother)? What kind of mysteries do you like to read? Tuesday, September 9, 2014. My last ...
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Life's a Mystery: 500 Word Story
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Reflections of mystery/suspense author Ray Flynt - Join in the conversation! This was a writing exercise for the Writers Group of Central Florida in which we were asked to incorporate at least five of eight items in a 500 word story. Those items are highlighted below. Frankly, I missed the days when Herb jumped out of bed at five, left me undisturbed, and grabbed a bagel on the way to work. 8220;Herb, you never talk to me,” I whined. Without looking up from his puzzle, Herb blurted out, “ Recondite.
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Life's a Mystery: February 2015
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Reflections of mystery/suspense author Ray Flynt - Join in the conversation! Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Why do I have those pictures of body parts at the top of the page? Because I'm hoping they're all back in place after my surgery. Especially my stomach and intestines, not pictured above. Fortunately, I recovered from that surgery, but my stomach was never the same. A hernia forced the small intestines outside the normal confines of the stomach muscles, and while I've never been a skinny guy, my a...
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Life's a Mystery: December 2014
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Reflections of mystery/suspense author Ray Flynt - Join in the conversation! Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for visiting my blog, and briefly joining me in my life and writing journey. I know you have your own journey, which is why I've titled this post, "Happy New YOU.". Lots of "new" things happened to me in 2014. I had to get used to living alone, which was a challenge at first. Thanks to friends and family I don't feel. What are you looking forward to in the coming year?
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Life's a Mystery: Guest Blog - Thomas John, Author of THE HEALING OF REVEREND JAMES
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Reflections of mystery/suspense author Ray Flynt - Join in the conversation! Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Guest Blog - Thomas John, Author of THE HEALING OF REVEREND JAMES. WRITING MY FIRST BOOK. I was constantly talking about writing my first novel, and one day my wife said to me, ‘If you want to be a writer, don’t you think you should write something? It could be the beginning of a new book! May the words be with you. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow Ray on Facebook. What People Are Saying.
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Life's a Mystery: March 2015
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Reflections of mystery/suspense author Ray Flynt - Join in the conversation! Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. We writers speak in code. Whenever we're huddled in a group, the term "beta readers" can usually be heard. Time for me to de-code. You've heard the expression "Alpha dog? Hands that you don't find yourself stopping every few paragraphs because you've spotted a spelling or grammatical error, or couldn't understand whether the "she" I'd just used referred to Sharon or Beth. In this ...
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Life's a Mystery: Creating a Good Opening
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Reflections of mystery/suspense author Ray Flynt - Join in the conversation! Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Creating a Good Opening. E-readers and accessible POD books have transformed the publishing world. Indie books now outnumber traditionally published ones. Books are more affordable, with many e-books available in the 99 cent to $4.99 range. How many times have you been in a bookstore, seen a person take a book off the shelf, browse the first page or two, and then put it back? 8221; I’m glad you asked.
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Life's a Mystery: July 2015
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Reflections of mystery/suspense author Ray Flynt - Join in the conversation! Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Every writer has experienced writer's block. We just don't know what to put on the page next. Or, what I find more commonly the case, I know what I want to convey but just can't seem to find the right words to express it. Of course, you could always pick up a book and read someone else's marvelous prose, admire the way the words flowed so easily from their pen to the page. "Why can't I do that? I've often...
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Life's a Mystery: November 2014
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Reflections of mystery/suspense author Ray Flynt - Join in the conversation! Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Muddle in the Middle. Thanksgiving means so much more to me this year. Why? FINAL JUROR, the mystery novel I'm working on, is set during that time frame. So I'm very cognizant of the sights, sounds and smells of the season. Do you have any pet peeves about the middle of mystery stories that you've read? Please feel free to join the conversation. Tuesday, November 4, 2014. I Could Use Your Help. My sto...
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