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Sep
18

Author J.R. Fortin on ‘Topic Time’

by Thomas McKinley

Superhero fiction author J.R. Fortin has recently guested on the show Topic Time hosted by Harrison Young.   Published in 2013, his book series Mighty Snorter Volume 1 and Volume 2 is not just your ordinary superhero story.   “If you are into highly offensive comedy this is the book for you. Follow Mighty Snorter […]

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Sep
15

10 Authors Who Wrote Under the Influence – Part 1

by Thomas McKinley

Write drunk, edit sober, advised Ernest Hemingway. Some authors may have heeded that advice literally. The Xlibris Author Advice presents 10 iconic authors who had one too many or experimented with other addictive substances while penning their novels. Bear in mind, however, that Xlibris doesn’t propose that you walk the same path to improve your […]

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Sep
14

Artificial Intelligence Being Developed To Write ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Novels

by Thomas McKinley

Your adventure may rest in the hands of robot writers. In fictional books fashioned like the famous children gamebook series “Choose Your Own Adventure,” that is. The Georgia Institute of Technology is currently developing an artificial intelligence program capable of writing interactive fiction. The program called “Scheherazade-IF” would be similar to Choose Your Own Adventure […]

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Sep
09

Author Solutions, Paulist Productions Sign First-Look Deal

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris self-published authors may stand a chance of having their books adapted into a film. Xlibris’ parent company Author Solutions, LLC has clinched a first-look deal with American TV and film producer Paulist Productions. The partnership is welcome news to Author Solutions’ self-published authors who wish to see their books on TV or the big […]

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