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Mike Mallow
2 days ago2 min read
So, you've decided to self-publish
It has been a long two years. Four years, really. Two years of development and writing, followed by two years of fishing to sell the...
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Mike Mallow
Feb 104 min read
Hit & Job: In the Country Dark
"HIT" Chapter title meaning: Troy's story starts with a punch, Slang for killing someone, one half of hit job. "JOB" Chapter title...
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Mike Mallow
Feb 104 min read
Chapters: In the Country Dark
This week, I am starting a series that gives readers some insight into the hidden meanings and stories behind the scenes of my books. IN...
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Mike Mallow
Jan 242 min read
Quantum Crossing: Pantser no more
I used to be an unapologetic pantser. To plot was to lose momentum. But as my stories grew more complicated, it was clear my pantser ways...
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Mike Mallow
Jan 202 min read
Doldrums
We took this photo as a joke. The seriousness it conveys is false. The biggest consternation I had about moving to the Upper Midwest was...
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Mike Mallow
Jan 92 min read
Conundrum Time!
I've been teasing a big decision for a month or so now, and it's time to 'fess up to it. A GHOST CHASES THE HORIZON may end up...
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Mike Mallow
Jan 51 min read
If you add flour, the plot thickens
I don't make it a secret how I develop a book. I get a general idea based on an organic hook, develop that into a plot, get roughly half...
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Mike Mallow
Dec 29, 20242 min read
State of the Author
Of course, I already have a WIP page , but I wanted to give an update on the projects I am looking at in 2025. The ghost book has a final...
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Mike Mallow
Dec 24, 20242 min read
Antitraditionalism and the hole in the universe
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Festivus for the Rest of Us! No matter the case, I hope this season has been merry and bright for you....
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Mike Mallow
Dec 14, 20241 min read
Power Ranking: iPhones
My iPhone 4s before trading it for the ill-fated iPhone 6 A list of iPhones that I've owned. I would do other phones, but I don't...
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Mike Mallow
Dec 11, 20242 min read
A year of almost success
2024 gave me high hopes as far as my literary career was concerned. January kicked it off with all that promise. The ghost book (as it's...
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Mike Mallow
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Quantum Crossing
QUANTUM CROSSING is a daunting project. I never fancied myself masochistic, but I can think of little reason why I would subject myself...
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Mike Mallow
Dec 1, 20241 min read
The oldest tradition
I consider myself an anti-traditionalist. That's not to say I don't believe in or enjoy tradition. It's just hard to keep up with annual...
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