Category Archives: Writing

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Behind the Series: Syn-En: The Skaperians

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Villains are a staple of SciFi and pretty much most genre fiction. And while I don’t plot my books, I did know who the ultimate bad guys were, how the story would arc through the series and lead the Syn-En … Continue reading →

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Syn-En: Home World, Chapter 3

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Linda Andrews

This is the last day to pick up the book for 99cents. So enjoy the eclipse if you’re in an area where it is happening and read while you wait:D Chapter Three Admiral Beijing York’s cardiac sensors malfunctioned and his … Continue reading →

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Behind the Series: Syn-En, the Amarooks

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Linda Andrews

There is a popular character in genre fiction usually called the best friend/helper/guide. This person’s role is to prompt the main character into some kind of action, to reveal information to the reader, and to fill in the gaps. This … Continue reading →

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New Release: Syn-En: Home World

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I’m happy to announce the release of the final book in the series and it’s on sale for 99 cents until Sunday. Pick up your copy today and begin the  journey home. A universe on the brink of peace. A … Continue reading →

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Behind the Series: Syn-En—The Cyborgs

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Edwin Starr asked the question about war. He declared definitively that war wasn’t good for anything and, yes, this song was part of the soundtrack that I listened to while writing the Syn-En series. Yet, despite Starr’s anthem, technology emerges … Continue reading →

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Behind the Series: Syn-En, The Name Game

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Linda Andrews

With all due respect to Shakespeare, names are very important. Exorcisisms can’t be performed without knowing the name of a demon. When your mother uses all of your names, you know you’re in trouble. I once changed a character’s name … Continue reading →

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And I Lost It

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Linda Andrews

One of the reasons I started writing was to feed my hunger for learning. And few places offer more books, videos, and classes than becoming a writer. Since my last book took me nearly a year to write, I decided … Continue reading →

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Double Standards

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I do a lot of research. At times, I’m pretty sure I write novels just so I can buy books that interest me. The hubbinator would agree:D I love how the smallest detail can add dimension and layers in a … Continue reading →

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Desperately Seeking…

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Okay, desperate might be a bit of an overstatement. But I’m interested in recommendations for drawing apps on an iPad air. There are a lot of them out there, pages of them on my search, and I don’t really trust … Continue reading →

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At Phoenix Comicon Through the Weekend

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Happy Friday everyone! I’m at Phoenix Comicon today signing my books and character watching with Vijaya Schartz. We never even heard a thing about the armed man the police arrested until long after the incident. So thank you to Security … Continue reading →

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