The paperback Anthology is HERE!!!
The paperback Anthology is HERE!!!
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Lazarus wins Ben Franklin Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of 2022 Award
John Goodman, president of Galaxy Press accepts the award, praising David Farland and all the winners of the volume for its success.
First Cover Credit!
My name is just below Kevin J Anderson. WOW!!!
True Dragon: COVER REVEAL!!!
The True Dragon of Atlanta by Lazarus Black is coming in 2023!
Doubts and Redoubts
I've never put my heart out on this much of a limb before...
Anthology Cover Reveal!
My first anthology of short works is cleverly titled "Anthology Lazarus Black".
Surprise!
My wife is better than EVERYONE!
FAQ: How do you create your characters?
Quirks and affectations automatically lead to everything else.
I'm publishing my own Anthology
One may ask, "If you haven't found a publisher for them, doesn't that mean they aren't good enough for the public." Um... no.
PRIDE NEWS!
I am insufferable right now. :)
FAQ: What about The Last Samurai?
Over the centuries, people who vaguely resemble me have caused a lot of problems. But I am not one of them.
Kickstarter Advice
...it doesn't hurt me to encourage others to follow my example. My books don't compete with anyone else.
Launched BookBub.com Profile!
BookBub.com is a great tool for fans to follow their favorite authors and join a community of like-minded souls.
Writing Effective Visuals
Authors must train to communicate images succinctly to their readers, without overwhelming them in words.
Changing Direction!
Read MoreFAQ: What are your favorite things?
My tastes change frequently as I experience new things and get tired of old ones (Sorry, hackers. None are my passwords.) But to keep this short, here are some consistent faves.
Great Links
...helping me remember some of these great resources if I ever forget them and can't access my browser's bookmarks.
FAQ: Can I buy you a coffee?
Lol. Of course! I assume you've already read a story and left it a great review. :)
Representation Matters.
I write as authentically as I can and I stand by my work as the best and most legitimate I can make it.
Writing Templates
I'm a template fiend. I've made hundreds professionally laying out ad campaigns and books of all kinds. Feel free to download and use these I made for Word and Scrivener.
Story Manager Spreadsheet
I created this spreadsheet to help me concentrate all my notes.
Language is Divine
I'm speaking of language; in particular, the names of divine concepts and figures in so-called mythologies.
FAQ: Shouldn't you be writing instead of blogging?
Read MoreFAQ: Where are you from?
I was born and raised an only child in the Midwest just North of Chicago....But that's where anything "typical" about my upbringing ends.