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David Parkinson

@LexLoki

Writer of stuff and things. Author of THE TALES OF TERROR AND TORMENT. Writes children's fiction as Seth Skye. https://t.co/I9IRW0XTWA

London Se unió Eylül 2010
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David Parkinson
David Parkinson@LexLoki·
Don't read THE TALES OF TERROR AND TORMENT. They're too dark, too gut-wrenching, too overwhelming and awe-inspiring for the average reader. Stay away. Stick to bland, by-the-numbers horror. I mean, why would you want to read stuff that rots your soul and breaks your mind?
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David Parkinson
David Parkinson@LexLoki·
@NJSimmondsbooks Yeah, this. I have a bunch of notebooks full of scenes/ideas etc. And, except for Man-Tiger for practical reasons, I handwrite all my first drafts. Maybe I should start posting timestamped pics of those drafts as proof going forward 😂
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Natali Simmonds
Natali Simmonds@NJSimmondsbooks·
Believe me, most authors have notebooks, mood boards and 50 drafts before the final ms. It's not hard to prove it came from your head!!
Becki is Agented!!!@roo_richardson

re: the AI book being pulled at Hachette - though I agree we shouldn’t let AI ‘books’ be published, how are they making sure to be absolutely 100% certain it was indeed written with AI? Because if there isn’t a definitive system in place this could become very messy for authors

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HM Read
HM Read@AuthorHMRead·
Just a reminder that the first 10 chapters of Feral Bloom are free to preview on the Zon, and it is also on Kindle Unlimited if you fancy taking a gander at a few pages here and there? amzn.eu/d/0eAfrutR
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David Parkinson
David Parkinson@LexLoki·
@jal3db3 That stack of Barker books is doing some precarious work🤣 Some brilliant books there!
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David Parkinson
David Parkinson@LexLoki·
@Whitedale_U Personally, I've not worried about using/not using em dashes, certain phrases, or any this, that, or other in my writing. AI is a tool, and I use it as such, but I write my books, not an algorithm via prompts, so I'll use whatever techniques work for that particular story.
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Uilleam Whitedale 💀 Horror and the Dystopian 💀
Uilleam Whitedale 💀 Horror and the Dystopian 💀@Whitedale_U·
I'm no fan of the overuse of em dashes for every punctuation mark under the sun, but telling people not to use them because of AI is like telling people not to use words because of AI. 🤷
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David Parkinson
David Parkinson@LexLoki·
@timmckay52 @Molly_Macabre_ Nice review. Love this book. Like the very best horror fiction, it takes chances and refuses to hold your hand. Character work is spot on as well. 🔥
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Tim McKay
Tim McKay@timmckay52·
Just finished What Comes Before by @Molly_Macabre_ Read it in one sitting, which feels rare for me these days. Twisty and well-written. Loved it. Refreshingly good and I couldn't stop. Absolutely bonkers to me that this book isn't flooded with 5 stars and glowing reviews.
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David Parkinson
David Parkinson@LexLoki·
Jan's grim, grounded, and gorgeously written standalone horrors Eyes Wide Open and The Devil in Mia are as good as indie horror gets. And here we are, treated to another! If you're a horror fan or just someone who loves quality writing, then this one's for you!
Hartmouth Horrors@Hart_Horrors

Okay, finally, delighted to announce that this grim little baby is yours for the taking. 🔗 in comments. Don’t be shy. Blah blah blah. Not fibbing, though - this one’s a banger 🤘🏼❤️

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Dylan Altoft - Author
Dylan Altoft - Author@AuthorAltoft·
Writers, describe your book, or book series in one trailer line I'll go first - "Arthur Thorn thought his life couldn't get any worse, then he became a Werewolf, and it still did!" Your go! #Writingcommunity
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Molly Macabre
Molly Macabre@Molly_Macabre_·
Really love this review because it highlights the dread and bleak topics, but recognizes that it's a story of strenght and hope and carrying on when it's the last thing you want to do. Can't have sunshine without a little (or in the case of Dark Bloom--A LOT) rain 🌧️
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