The ever-inventive Rogues Gallery Writers dreamed up the idea of a Book Bunko Bash! If you've never played Bunko, you've missed out on Jupiter-sized fun. When the Rogues get done with this soiree, we just hope the walls will still be standing.
Obviously, due to the word "bash", we are planning a party. But this is no ordinary party, it's a Bunko party! Bunko is one of the great "mixer" party games that cause grown people to act like children and get a little goofy.
But Bunko is not the only draw here. The Rogues Gallery Writers will be unveiling two books - Writing is Easy and Motherhood is Easy. In fact, the three prizes given out at every Bunko party will be one of each of those books as well as a copy of Loves Lost and Found co-authored by two Rogues - Panthera and DarkThorn.
The Rogues are planning for this party to be huge, so location and time are still being worked out. You will want to be there, so stay tuned to the blog and all the announcements cascading from all the Rogues social media sites. You have some quality reading coming your way. Wait for it . . . wait for it ...
Monday, October 5, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
A New Head of Steam
Writing is such an up-and-down occupation. Hell, so is life. Writers work to convey life in their writing, therefore we are roller-coastering right along. The Rogues Gallery Writers are no different. Life intrudes, kicks us around a bit, and then we pick ourselves up (often through our words) and get on with it.
Getting behind the keyboard can be challenging. I realize that only writer understand this. A non-writer will say, "C'mon! How hard can it be?" Pretty damned tough when the yard needs mowed, the son gets suspended from school, you back into the neighbors car and you strain your femoral bicep ligament and muscle. Then there's meals, phone calls, emails, meetings, mail, bills, your other job, children, spouses, friends, pets, spills, broken dishes, leaky roofs, preparations for presentations to various groups and a whole torrid-paced pile of other 'stuff'.
One of my solutions to the "everything-else-takes-precedence-over-my-writing" syndrome is to buck up, give up a little sleep time, and make sure I clock at least 1000 words each day. Two nights of getting to bed an hour late has spurred me to write during the day - like right now (noon) - so that I can get a good night's sleep.
It's amazing how discomfort will effect a change in your patterns. I'm promoting a "discomfort" approach to writing. Make your life a little uncomfortable by making writing a priority at some critical point in your day. You'll then find a way to get it done at a less inconvenient time.
I believe most writers will tell you they LOVE the process of writing. It's the process of GETTING TO THE WRITING that squelches them. I know this is the case for this Rogue. I handle more in a day than many people do in a week. But I deny myself the one thing I desire to "hand my hat on" professionally - writing. That's bullshit. We must stop holding ourselves back. We need to forge ahead and make things happen.
The Rogues are gearing up to do just that. We have some aggressive goals that, quite frankly, scare the hell out of me. I know, Rogues should be tough. We have a goal of producing two books by the first week in December. This is no small task people. Two books at once with two months to get them done is aggressive. This is a "don't try this at home" kinda gig.
We're also producing Rogues Gallery T-shirts that will go on sale at the end of the month. We are also up for all kinds of awards at the Florida Writer's Association Conference at the end of the month. Two of us, Panthera and I, just published Loves Lost and Found.
I look at all that is going on and I'm amazed. Too often I only see things in a microcosm and have to step back and look at what's really going on. The Rogues are gearing up for a Blitzkrieg. Our new head of steam is building. We're preparing to cut loose again. Watch out! Ready or not, here we come!!!!
Getting behind the keyboard can be challenging. I realize that only writer understand this. A non-writer will say, "C'mon! How hard can it be?" Pretty damned tough when the yard needs mowed, the son gets suspended from school, you back into the neighbors car and you strain your femoral bicep ligament and muscle. Then there's meals, phone calls, emails, meetings, mail, bills, your other job, children, spouses, friends, pets, spills, broken dishes, leaky roofs, preparations for presentations to various groups and a whole torrid-paced pile of other 'stuff'.
One of my solutions to the "everything-else-takes-precedence-over-my-writing" syndrome is to buck up, give up a little sleep time, and make sure I clock at least 1000 words each day. Two nights of getting to bed an hour late has spurred me to write during the day - like right now (noon) - so that I can get a good night's sleep.
It's amazing how discomfort will effect a change in your patterns. I'm promoting a "discomfort" approach to writing. Make your life a little uncomfortable by making writing a priority at some critical point in your day. You'll then find a way to get it done at a less inconvenient time.
I believe most writers will tell you they LOVE the process of writing. It's the process of GETTING TO THE WRITING that squelches them. I know this is the case for this Rogue. I handle more in a day than many people do in a week. But I deny myself the one thing I desire to "hand my hat on" professionally - writing. That's bullshit. We must stop holding ourselves back. We need to forge ahead and make things happen.
The Rogues are gearing up to do just that. We have some aggressive goals that, quite frankly, scare the hell out of me. I know, Rogues should be tough. We have a goal of producing two books by the first week in December. This is no small task people. Two books at once with two months to get them done is aggressive. This is a "don't try this at home" kinda gig.
We're also producing Rogues Gallery T-shirts that will go on sale at the end of the month. We are also up for all kinds of awards at the Florida Writer's Association Conference at the end of the month. Two of us, Panthera and I, just published Loves Lost and Found.
I look at all that is going on and I'm amazed. Too often I only see things in a microcosm and have to step back and look at what's really going on. The Rogues are gearing up for a Blitzkrieg. Our new head of steam is building. We're preparing to cut loose again. Watch out! Ready or not, here we come!!!!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Rogue News
Blogging the Rogues is always an exercise in fun. Whether hilarity rears its crazy head or seriousness steps to the fore, a Rogue blog is special. We are forging our path in this insane world of print media, looking for a following and blazing ahead without much of a look-see behind. The Rogues Gallery Writers may end up on some deserted writer's island like Gilligan's castaways, but we'll have a great time getting there.
Launching a new book demands attention - attention to detail, attention to market and attention to rest. Panthera and I reveled in an excellent book-signing party at The Source in Palm Coast. Or is that Bunnell? The two cities run together around that area. No matter, people found us, we signed lots of books and we are looking forward to more signings.
You know when the Rogues are quiet that they are up to something. At this moment, we have two books in the editing phase - Writing is Easy and Motherhood is Easy. Both books hold tons of promise. Do you want to see the true Rogues as they deal with this life we live? Get on the list and pre-order these books. Your ability to pre-order comes your way Monday, October 5, 2009. Both books are scheduled for release the first week of December 2009.
You'll be hearing quite a bit from us. Stay tuned ...
Launching a new book demands attention - attention to detail, attention to market and attention to rest. Panthera and I reveled in an excellent book-signing party at The Source in Palm Coast. Or is that Bunnell? The two cities run together around that area. No matter, people found us, we signed lots of books and we are looking forward to more signings.
You know when the Rogues are quiet that they are up to something. At this moment, we have two books in the editing phase - Writing is Easy and Motherhood is Easy. Both books hold tons of promise. Do you want to see the true Rogues as they deal with this life we live? Get on the list and pre-order these books. Your ability to pre-order comes your way Monday, October 5, 2009. Both books are scheduled for release the first week of December 2009.
You'll be hearing quite a bit from us. Stay tuned ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
What's The Buzzzzzzzz??????? Boys
Reporting in from the bash! and what a bash! Saturday's book signing was divine.
Makes Panthera quite pleased. My boys were there in all their glory! hootin and hollerin.
Beks even made herself known. I hear she slipped out the back to avoid Bloodtrail.
Love's Lost and Found was adored by many and I still hear the peoples talkin about it,
if you didn't get your fix let me hook ya up www.clearviewpressinc.com
So we are gonna have to plan yet another event to get some more good times rollin.
Rogues are a grand clan and their fans even grander. Lovin these "Goodtimes"
Took Panthera a few days to recoup but , I'm back in the saddle boys and ready to ride!!!
I hear through the grape vine, always near the grapes these days,
that the Rogues are planning some crazy stuff and are busy deliberating the winners of the writing contest.
Huh? wonder how that's going. I will sneak a peak and get back to ya.
Many fond wishes from the Panthera*
Makes Panthera quite pleased. My boys were there in all their glory! hootin and hollerin.
Beks even made herself known. I hear she slipped out the back to avoid Bloodtrail.
Love's Lost and Found was adored by many and I still hear the peoples talkin about it,
if you didn't get your fix let me hook ya up www.clearviewpressinc.com
So we are gonna have to plan yet another event to get some more good times rollin.
Rogues are a grand clan and their fans even grander. Lovin these "Goodtimes"
Took Panthera a few days to recoup but , I'm back in the saddle boys and ready to ride!!!
I hear through the grape vine, always near the grapes these days,
that the Rogues are planning some crazy stuff and are busy deliberating the winners of the writing contest.
Huh? wonder how that's going. I will sneak a peak and get back to ya.
Many fond wishes from the Panthera*
Monday, September 14, 2009
Rogue Support
Rogues and books. We say that's what we're all about. Reading them. Talking them. Writing them. Proof is in the pudding, as they say. Coming this Saturday, the Rogues step out with their first foray into the published world.
Panthera and DarkThorn will be selling and signing books. Most likely, Rednekah and BloodTrail will have our backs. One of the bonds writers MUST have is a support group. It helps if that group is somehow intricately involved with what a writer does. The Rogues Gallery Writers support each other.
This blog is simply a note of thanks to my fellow Rogues and all the encouragement I personally receive from each of them. Saturday is a big day. One four hour moment to launch a book, one catalytic moment to launch a life-trek. Without support, a writer is nothing more than a lonely wordcrafter doomed to wilt before he/she blooms. That fate awaits no Rogue.
Saturday. September 19, 2009. The Source. Marvin's Gardens shopping center. Moody Blvd. 4:00pm-8:00pm. The Rogues Gallery Writers hope to see you there.
Panthera and DarkThorn will be selling and signing books. Most likely, Rednekah and BloodTrail will have our backs. One of the bonds writers MUST have is a support group. It helps if that group is somehow intricately involved with what a writer does. The Rogues Gallery Writers support each other.
This blog is simply a note of thanks to my fellow Rogues and all the encouragement I personally receive from each of them. Saturday is a big day. One four hour moment to launch a book, one catalytic moment to launch a life-trek. Without support, a writer is nothing more than a lonely wordcrafter doomed to wilt before he/she blooms. That fate awaits no Rogue.
Saturday. September 19, 2009. The Source. Marvin's Gardens shopping center. Moody Blvd. 4:00pm-8:00pm. The Rogues Gallery Writers hope to see you there.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Rogue Book Signing and Short Story Contest
Saturday September 19th is getting closer and closer. Two Rogues will be signing books, selling paintings and most importantly, selling official Rogues Gallery Writers T's! (Ok, so the book and paintings may be THEIR priority this particular day, but the T's are a great buy!).
The Rogue Gallery Writers are very proud of Panthera and DarkThorn (aka Tracy McDurmon and Michael Ray King). We support our own whether we do a project as a team or individual. Writing is Easy, the Rogues joint venture, continues in the editing phase. The deadline to enter our short story contest is fast approaching, so if you're thinking about entering, it's time to do more than think. Action is key here!
The Rogues Gallery Writers are gearing up for many projects and ventures that will be sure to please many. I would recommend you start following this blog so you can keep abreast of what's happening. It is sooooooooooo easy. Simply click on the "Follow" icon on this page. Then, follow your nose and follow the Rogues down paths you never knew existed! You'll soon learn why it's hard to keep a good Rogue down!
The Rogue Gallery Writers are very proud of Panthera and DarkThorn (aka Tracy McDurmon and Michael Ray King). We support our own whether we do a project as a team or individual. Writing is Easy, the Rogues joint venture, continues in the editing phase. The deadline to enter our short story contest is fast approaching, so if you're thinking about entering, it's time to do more than think. Action is key here!
The Rogues Gallery Writers are gearing up for many projects and ventures that will be sure to please many. I would recommend you start following this blog so you can keep abreast of what's happening. It is sooooooooooo easy. Simply click on the "Follow" icon on this page. Then, follow your nose and follow the Rogues down paths you never knew existed! You'll soon learn why it's hard to keep a good Rogue down!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Book Signing for Two Rogues!
September 19, 2009 will be a great day for two of our own - Panthera and DarkThorn. Sure, they'll be in their mild-mannered Clark Kent and Lois Lane personas, tricking the world into believing they live normal, peaceful lives, but underneath, they're still Rogues.
In the guises of Michael Ray King (poet) and Tracy McDurmon (artist), they'll be chirpily signing their new book - Loves Lost and Found at The Source in Palm Coast, Florida. The Source is located in the Marvin's Gardens shopping center on Moody Blvd. The signing is from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. There should be quite a crowd, so come early if you want a copy of their book.
I think everyone should go just to see them pretend 'not' to be Rogues. Actually, they're supposed to be bringing official Rogues Gallery Writers T-shirts to sell, so I suppose that means they'll be acknowledging their Roguishness. Possibly this dual personality display will cause them to become schizo or something. Nonetheless, everyone should come out to the signing to support our fellow Rogues.
If they seem normal and fine upstanding citizens at first glance, don't let them fool ya. Underneath they're Rogue through and through. Pick up an official T while you're there and let the world know - the Rogues Gallery Writers are on the move!
In the guises of Michael Ray King (poet) and Tracy McDurmon (artist), they'll be chirpily signing their new book - Loves Lost and Found at The Source in Palm Coast, Florida. The Source is located in the Marvin's Gardens shopping center on Moody Blvd. The signing is from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. There should be quite a crowd, so come early if you want a copy of their book.
I think everyone should go just to see them pretend 'not' to be Rogues. Actually, they're supposed to be bringing official Rogues Gallery Writers T-shirts to sell, so I suppose that means they'll be acknowledging their Roguishness. Possibly this dual personality display will cause them to become schizo or something. Nonetheless, everyone should come out to the signing to support our fellow Rogues.
If they seem normal and fine upstanding citizens at first glance, don't let them fool ya. Underneath they're Rogue through and through. Pick up an official T while you're there and let the world know - the Rogues Gallery Writers are on the move!
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