Sunday, March 10, 2013

Looking for Inspiration? Try T-rex!

As an author... Yes, I have taken it upon myself to call myself an author... I published my debut novel after all!

As an author, I look for inspiration everywhere. In the places I go and the mundane tasks I complete. I observe and examine like a total creeper. 
I answer questions awkwardly to see people's reactions... 
(actually, I'm just awkward)

I look at pictures and read and watch movies. 

All these tasks help me find inspiration in my writing to develop new stories and characters.




Are you searching for inspiration?

I've found some.

 Tyrannosaurus Rex


And now you ask: "Why choose T-Rex?"

T-Rex was one of the fiercest predators of the late cretaceous period



So why would he make a great protagonist or villain?

Let's look at the deeper side of T-Rex:

T-Rex has trouble showing emotions...




T-Rex has wishes, hopes, and dreams that many don't know about...




T-Rex has trouble with simple day-to-day tasks...




 T-Rex has trouble with self-image....



T-Rex struggled in High School...



T-Rex gets judged for shit he has no control over...



T-Rex is kinda like the black-sheep of the family...



 T-Rex likes to tell jokes... 
and sometimes they're not that funny... 
and no-one laughs...



















T-Rex has one hell of a digestive system...







 Even with all of the factors inhibiting T-Rex he's found a way to succeed:





 And this, my friends, is why T-Rex may just be your perfect protagonist.




Friday, March 8, 2013

The Phoenix Project eBook release


In case you missed it:

The Phoenix Project hit #3 on the Amazon Kindle Bestsellers list for 3 consecutive days!!


Didn't get the eBook during the promo?


Paperback release 3/18/13
*More Deals to come*

Reviews are rolling in and they are great!  



















What career would you choose during the Zombie Apocalypse?






The one good thing about the Zombie Apocalypse



No Bills!


 


I'm actually hoping it starts soon so I can get out from under my mountain of student loan debt.




So

When the money is gone and we get to start over

What will your new career be?

Tracker
Squirrel soup maker/Chef
Redneck
Crappy Mom



Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Looking for Inspiration? Try Canada!



North American country located in the northern part of the continent. Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area, and its common border with the United States is the world's longest land border.

*Who says size doesn't matter?*







Some fun facts:
 
1. The Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba have more snakes in a concentrated area than anywhere else in the world. Tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather there every year. On the other hand, there are no snakes on the island of Newfoundland.

 *Shudder, shudder*


 
 2. If you visit Dawson City, Yukon, you can join the “Sourtoe Cocktail Club” — all you have to do is finish a drink (of anything!) with a real human toe in the bottom. The club’s motto says, “You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow — but the lips have gotta touch the toe.”





 



 *Okay, I actually really like Canada, we used to visit each year, but the toe, the toe has got to go...*








3. Canada has its own mysterious lake creature, Ogopogo, who reportedly lives in Lake Okanagan, British Columbia. 

*A great creature for any book!*





The number one reason to get your inspiration from Canada...

Snow! 
Glorious snow!! 









Saturday, March 2, 2013

What is The Phoenix Project really about?

When people ask me what The Phoenix Project is about

I have a hard time responding. 

Why?

Because this image flashes in my head:


Every single time.

Free Promo 
starting Sunday!!
3/3-3/7
Get your copy here


The Phoenix Project
M. R. Pritchard

The United States is crumbling under the weight of the worst recession in decades, and The Reformation has been causing a stir. It started with promises of overthrowing the election, under the premise of change. But change starts where we least expect it, in Phoenix, a small lakefront town, hidden in the backwoods of Upstate NY.

Andie's life is about to change forever. She thought making it home was the hard part, but much worse is to come. She needs to find her family, she needs to find out what's happening to her town, and she needs to find someone she can trust.






Friday, March 1, 2013

Chuck Norris vs Zombies

Zombie Friday

Welcome back!
Yes, I know, you're like: 
"WTF, I waited all week last week for Zombie Friday and nothing was posted!"

Sorry dudes.
I was busy.
Making my Zombie Survival Kit!
I bought knives and axes and water and canned food and nails and boards and a backpack and...

Well, let's get on with it.

Theme of the week:

 


Chuck F-ing Norris 
vs. 
The Zombie Apocalypse

Hell Yes!











(No, I'm not giving up on Daryl)

But seriously, I'm thinking Chuck will be one of the best additions to anyone's Zombie Apocalypse team!
 



Some excellent reasons why you should consider Chucky-boy for your team:

And the number one reason for choosing Chuck
(yeah, right there)

  • The only man with balls large enough to wear a sleeveless-Canadian Tuxedo.