Author R.A. Gasparac

-Dark/Paranormal/Fantasy/Horror AUTHOR -Human/Hyrax Hybrid -Dark Empress of Delayed Reactions

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  • Audra Winter & The Age of Scorpius: BookTok Backlash Explained (& Lessons for Indie Authors)

    Big TikTok buzz, a bestselling launch, and a wave of reader backlash. In this video I summarize the reported facts and statements about Audra Winter’s debut The Age of Scorpius, cite primary sources, and — most importantly — walk through practical, actionable lessons for new and indie authors on editing, marketing, pre-orders, and crisis communications.…

  • 3 No-Cost Writing Resources

    Stop Paying for Writing Advice: 3 no-cost options you ignore Too many people hide valuable writing help behind a paywall — not on my watch. I’m R.A. Gasparac (human/Hyrax hybrid, dark empress of delayed reactions), and after 20+ years of writing I’m unpacking three totally FREE resources every writer needs — including the one everyone…

  • PSA

    I’ve come to the conclusion that this final push to finish Bloody Flesh and Deadly Shadows book one needs my full attention. I’m pulling back from daily posts until it’s complete. Deadline is less than a month. I can do this. #writingcommunity #indieauthor #booksky #writersky #dothething

  • Just another Author rant about using AI to produce books

    I Tried Editing My Novel With AI Me: Just another #indieauthor and thier #rant about why they don’t recommend using AI services while producing their Novels. Have you ever wondered how AI is changing the landscape of writing and editing? Can a line of code really compete with the unique voice of a human author?…

  • How to write a book Part one- Prewriting

    Let’s talk pre-brainstorming! #amwriting #brainstorming #prewriting #writer #writingprocess #writingcommunity #writingjourney How to Write a Book (Part 1) – Pre Brainstorming You’ve got a Book idea… NOW WHAT??!? Hello and welcome to this video installment of pre-brainstorming to help get your novel out of your head and on the pages. After years of trying every method…

  • Go and Play!

    Remember- if you are a writer you should enjoy the process of writing. If the business of writing is making creativity dwindle, I challenge you to find a way to let your inner child play. Take a step back and allow yourself to be curious and go off-book. #amwriting #writing #writingcommunity

  • Writing Cliffhangers

    My #hottake : Watchibg bad reality TV teaches a writer how to inflate and build drama. Pay attention to how a scene is cut and how cliffhangers are utilized and copy those methods. I said what I said. 🤣 #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #writertube #authortube

  • If this meets you are the right time

    Do you ever find motivational posts show up right when you need them with what you need to hear? YOUR STORY IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU TO SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD. Now get it out there, already! #writingcommunity #amwriting #amrevising #writing #writertok #writertube #authortok #authortube

  • Utilize your Comments Function!

    Never underestimate the power of the comments function in your word processing software. Don’t constantly trudge through slop. Focus on areas in need. Give detailed notes. This keeps you from being lost to an editing doom-cycle. #amwriting #amediting #amrevising #writingcommunity

  • Start Before You’re Ready