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Hiding From Shadows

November 1, 2021 jcoon Leave a comment

I started what I hope will turn into a fun tradition for my readers each October. Over the span of…

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Posted in: Fiction, Horror, Short Stories, Writing Filed under: Fiction, hiding in shadows, horror, short story, stories, strange new worlds

A Hunter’s First Rite

August 7, 2021 jcoon Leave a comment

I introduced my first original story at Strange New Worlds today. Take a minute to read A Hunter’s First Rite,…

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Posted in: Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Stories, Writing Filed under: a hunter's first rite, Fiction, sci-fi, Science Fiction, short story, stories, strange new worlds

Travel to Strange New Worlds

July 21, 2021 jcoon Leave a comment

My author newsletter is undergoing a change. Strange New Worlds will officially launch in August on Substack. It will offer…

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Posted in: Fiction, Short Stories, Writing Filed under: book marketing, Fiction, newsletter, publishing, stories, storytelling, strange new worlds, substack, Writing, writing tips

Dark Metamorphosis Arrives

July 13, 2021 jcoon Leave a comment

Dark Metamorphosis is here! The second book in the Alien People Chronicles is officially available to purchase and read. You…

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Posted in: Alien People, Dark Metamorphosis, Fiction, Novels, Samak Press, Science Fiction, Writing Filed under: Alien People, Alien People Chronicles, Calandra, Dark Metamorphosis, Fiction, new release, novel, sci-fi, Science Fiction, Xttra

Messing With Time

June 24, 2021 jcoon Leave a comment

Following a strictly linear narrative does not work for every story. Imagine how boring a detective story would be if…

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Posted in: Alien People, Dark Metamorphosis, Fiction, Pandora Reborn, Under a Fallen Sun, Writing Filed under: Fiction, flashbacks, narrative structure, plot, stories, storytelling, time, Writing

Characters vs. Plot: Who’s Driving Your Story?

June 15, 2021 jcoon 6 Comments

Ever watch a movie and quickly become frustrated with the direction the story takes? We’ve all experienced this feeling from…

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Posted in: Fiction, Novels, Pandora Reborn, Under a Fallen Sun, Writing Filed under: characters, Fiction, novels, Pandora Reborn, plot, storytelling, Under a Fallen Sun, Writing

Dark Metamorphosis Arrives in July

June 1, 2021 jcoon Leave a comment

Some big news to share! Dark Metamorphosis has an official release date. The second book in the Alien People Chronicles…

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Posted in: Alien People, Books, Dark Metamorphosis, New Release, Novels, Samak Press, Science Fiction Filed under: Alien People, Calandra, Dark Metamorphosis, Fiction, novel, sci-fi, Science Fiction, Xttra

Making Contact Again

February 2, 2021 jcoon Leave a comment

Are you ready to make contact a second time? Alien People debuted last September with considerable success. My novel exceeded…

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Posted in: Alien People, Metamorphosis, New Release, Novels, Samak Press, Science Fiction, Writing Filed under: Alien People, Calandra, Fiction, Metamorphosis, sci-fi, Science Fiction, stories, Writing, Xttra

Samak Press Gives Back

December 24, 2020 jcoon Leave a comment

It becomes difficult to celebrate the holidays when life throws major roadblocks in your path or tosses you around like…

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Posted in: Books, Charity, Holidays, Samak Press Filed under: Books, Charitable Cause, Giving, Help, Samak Press, Samak Press Gives Back

My Interview with AllAuthor

December 19, 2020 jcoon Leave a comment

“From a young age, John Coon had an active imagination and creative energy. His mom instilled a love of reading…

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Posted in: Journalism, Novels, Writing Filed under: allauthor, author, Fiction, Journalism, novel, stories, storytelling, Writing

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