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Things I Wish I'd Known About Storytelling
As I sit down to reflect on my writing, I can’t help but think about how much simpler things could have been with a guide or at least...
rkscottauthor
Jun 243 min read


Choosing Season Updated
Hi all! I'm thrilled to announce that my novel, Choosing Season, has undergone extensive professional editing, greatly improving the...
rkscottauthor
Jun 241 min read
I'm Featured on Shepherd.com!
Check out this article I wrote for shepherd.com . They asked me for some book recommendations and here they are!...
rkscottauthor
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Excerpt from Choosing Season, The Eagle and the Starling
An Eagle flew through the forest With a scar and quills of gold. He heard a Starling singing, And found her in a pine below. She called...
rkscottauthor
Nov 20, 20231 min read


So close!
I'm so close to finishing my first draft of Choosing Season, between work and life it's been difficult. However I'm hopeful of getting it...
rkscottauthor
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Choosing Season Excerpt from Chapter 9
“By the way, everything cool with you and Katerina?” Bridget nodded and glanced towards the gardens. “Janine gave her a warning. My hair...
rkscottauthor
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Short Story - The Chair
NOTE: This is an expanded version of an earlier post, let me know what you think. Check it out on Reedsy too. The Chair – A Romantic...
rkscottauthor
Oct 7, 202211 min read


Gideon’s Vengeance
Gideon rushed down an under-construction office stairwell as he clutched his phone to his ear, Astrid was two floors down in the office...
rkscottauthor
Sep 29, 20226 min read


Jealousy is a Curious Thing
Richard sat quietly in his office staring at Margaret’s candidate profile as he toyed with the shell within his fingers, he smiled...
rkscottauthor
Sep 12, 20224 min read


To Trust a Prince
“Hey.” Richard’s broad smile beckoned her to close the distance to his desk, he looked good in his dark suit, but Margaret does prefer...
rkscottauthor
Sep 7, 20226 min read


A Walk With a Prince
Monty’s signature bark sounded as he rushed up to them, Richard’s eyes continued shining as he knelt down and let Monty jump around while...
rkscottauthor
Aug 31, 20222 min read


Writing is Only a Small Fraction of the Battle: The Complicated Web of Marketing
Why do I write? I've sometimes asked myself this question because of the pitfalls I've been finding myself in. Most writers I've met say...
rkscottauthor
Aug 30, 20222 min read


Map and National Flag of Praetoria
Thinking of the origins of all of the peoples and then their languages, culture, beliefs in my fantasy romance novel. I've been greatly...
rkscottauthor
Aug 29, 20221 min read


rkscottauthor
Aug 29, 20220 min read


The Tragedy of the Eagle and Starling
An Eagle flew through the forest, with a scar and quills of coal. He heard a Starling singing and found her in a pine below. She called...
rkscottauthor
Aug 29, 20221 min read


Choosing Season Excerpt - Prologue
One Year Ago Once upon a time, in a land hidden across the twelve tumultuous seas and through the deep caverns of the earth lay the land...
rkscottauthor
Aug 28, 20229 min read


Choosing Season Excerpt - The Chair
“Andy, quit being a know-it-all and play a song for the kids, Mister Amaryllis has a guitar you can use.” Margaret laughed as she entered...
rkscottauthor
Aug 28, 20224 min read


Choosing Season Excerpt - The Ball
“That’s true…” Richard twirled Elizabeth round again and wondered if Margaret had completely run away. “In Cyrillus I’ve found I enjoy...
rkscottauthor
Aug 28, 20227 min read
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