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“…Rachel A. Brune writes with butterfly-knife dexterity: Always a flashy cut, a dreadful twist, a sideways chance at hope.” ~Randy Brown, co-editor of Why We Write: Craft Essays on Writing War
Category Archives: Writing Wins
Cold Run is live!!
Three years ago I sat down with a character who had surfaced during one of my writing exercise sessions. A grumpy, disgruntled werewolf, Rick Keller showed up in my notes the night that the organization he used to work for … Continue reading
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Tagged book release, shifter, urban fantasy, werewolf
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Just keep swimming…
You ever have that moment where you travel from New Jersey to Georgia to go to your husband’s military ball, with a dress carefully packed away that you bought in a NY Macy’s — you get to Georgia, unpack the … Continue reading
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Tagged book release, covers, novel, werewolf
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Pics from the upcoming release of Cold Run…
While I’m definitely getting excited about the August 2nd release of my novel, Cold Run, from Untold Press, any attempts to force myself to relax and enjoy the anticipation are in vain. I keep thinking that I need to research … Continue reading
New anthology release! Luna’s Children: Full Moon Mayhem
About 11 months ago, I received word that my short story, “Night Run,” had been accepted in a werewolf anthology published by Dark Oak Press. At the time, I wrote a whole long blog post about how the short story was … Continue reading
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Birthday Month Sale!
“I’m going to do the story either way,” said Mark. “But if I’m going to get anywhere, I need your help.” “Every time I help you, I end up in front of a camera or in the hospital,” said Mark. … Continue reading
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All sorts of news…
And, since it’s my blog, I’ll start with my news first! (Also, as some of my regular readers … reader? … guessed, I’m supposed to be writing right now. Ha.) My secret agent werewolf novel, Cold Run, is going to be … Continue reading
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Something cool…
…no, not the interviews I’m (still) working on. Let me tell you, it’s been interesting around here. Eventually I will get around to posting. But in the meantime, I want to share something from graphic artist Sylvester Temple: You may … Continue reading
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A big thing, and some little things.
Okay, actually two big things. First, I am home after a year stationed in Kuwait. It was hot, sandy, a little boring sometimes, but also kind of fun at other times. Second, the Touring Theater of North Carolina will present … Continue reading
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Short Story Out! (Phew…)
First, the announcement! My short story, “Shadow Pool,” is finally up and out into the world. Issue 2 of Imaginarium, the spec lit mag of UC Berkeley, is currently available. And, bonus, right now both Issue 1 and Issue … Continue reading
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Quick note…
It’s been a little crazy over here at the Infamous Scribbler cave. I’ve been doing way less scribbling, and way more hand-holding, editing, teaching, and other things than I had hoped. I’m about to hit my third week of teaching … Continue reading
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