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    The Work is Never Finished
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Jan 6
    • 3 min

    The Work is Never Finished

    One of the things I find myself saying quite often is, once I get this done, then I can rest and take some time off.
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    2022, A New Year, A New Project
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Jan 1
    • 1 min

    2022, A New Year, A New Project

    Welcome, 2022, and all the new things to come!
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    Pandemic Dawn Book I by Author B. A. Shields KINDLE FLASH SALE
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Mar 5, 2021
    • 4 min

    Pandemic Dawn Book I by Author B. A. Shields KINDLE FLASH SALE

    I decided to make the first novel in my Pandemic Dawn Series .99¢ for the next few days
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    Losing Dani Strumm Book Cover by Author B. A. Shields
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Mar 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    Losing Dani Strumm Book Cover by Author B. A. Shields

    Today I need to get a few things done to focus on the book cover for Losing Dani Strumm.
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    The Best Approach to a Book Cover for Every Genre
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Mar 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Best Approach to a Book Cover for Every Genre

    Great news! I got the images last night from the model for the cover of Losing Dani Strumm. I'm so excited, and they turned out great.
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    The Story Arc and the Ever-Evolving Notecard Tree
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Story Arc and the Ever-Evolving Notecard Tree

    I began writing Losing Dani Strumm nearly two years ago. I had a dream about the basic story, and when I woke, I wanted to go back to sleep
    4 views0 comments
    11 Tricks to Kick Your Worst Author Habits
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 19, 2021
    • 5 min

    11 Tricks to Kick Your Worst Author Habits

    Procrastination can sometimes be confused with a lack of inspiration. I blogged before about inspiration being the fuel for an artist, and I
    7 views0 comments
    Update on the Stray Kitten Ebony
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 16, 2021
    • 3 min

    Update on the Stray Kitten Ebony

    .A few days ago, I stepped outside to move my Jeep, and a little kitten came crying to me. She is one of the 60+ feral cats that my wife a
    6 views0 comments
    Winners of the February 14th Members Only FREE book giveaway
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 15, 2021
    • 2 min

    Winners of the February 14th Members Only FREE book giveaway

    So we had the random drawing yesterday from the new FREE membership roster at my author website, www.BruceShields.us/members
    9 views0 comments
    Find Ebony a Home for Valentine's Day!
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 14, 2021
    • 2 min

    Find Ebony a Home for Valentine's Day!

    It was around noon, and the temperature was finally getting up to the double digits. As I stepped onto the porch I heard a little cat crying
    73 views0 comments
    Artists Inspiration, the Fuel to Creation
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 13, 2021
    • 6 min

    Artists Inspiration, the Fuel to Creation

    I never really considered myself a leather smith, or musician, or anything other than an artist.
    15 views0 comments
    Top 10 Greatest Science Fiction Authors ever to Breathe Oxygen
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 12, 2021
    • 6 min

    Top 10 Greatest Science Fiction Authors ever to Breathe Oxygen

    this list is bias, and completely of my own design for personal and selfish reasoning. I know there are many other greats out there...
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    EXCLUSIVE! Q&A FINAL ROUND of 50 Questions with Author B. A. Shields
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    EXCLUSIVE! Q&A FINAL ROUND of 50 Questions with Author B. A. Shields

    This is the last of the 50 questions to the author. I will be placing all of these in a single post when I am finished, and put a link in my
    3 views0 comments
    Membership, Benefits, and Badges
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    Membership, Benefits, and Badges

    Over the last couple of weeks, I have been talking about adding a membership section to my website. My goal was for a few things to happen.
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    EXCLUSIVE! Q&A Part 4 with Author B. A. Shields
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    EXCLUSIVE! Q&A Part 4 with Author B. A. Shields

    Part 4 of Q&A with Author B. A. Shields
    4 views0 comments
    What does Science Fiction Mean?
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 6, 2021
    • 4 min

    What does Science Fiction Mean?

    What does science fiction mean? What are the elements of science fiction? What are some good science fiction books? What was the first...
    2 views0 comments
    EXCLUSIVE! Q&A Part 3 with Author B. A. Shields
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    EXCLUSIVE! Q&A Part 3 with Author B. A. Shields

    I thought is would be fun to do a HUGE Q&A! 50 questions, and 50 (maybe) answers. This Exclusive!
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    EXCLUSIVE! 50 Q&A Part 2 with Author B. A. Shields
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    EXCLUSIVE! 50 Q&A Part 2 with Author B. A. Shields

    I thought is would be fun to do a HUGE Q&A! 50 questions, and 50 (maybe) answers. This Exclusive!
    2 views0 comments
    Exclusive! 50 Q&A Part 1 with Author B. A. Shields
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    Exclusive! 50 Q&A Part 1 with Author B. A. Shields

    I thought is would be fun to do a HUGE Q&A! 50 questions, and 50 (maybe) answers. This Exclusive!
    6 views0 comments
    Hire Locally, Small Business, or Do-It-Yourself with Friends!
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 4, 2021
    • 5 min

    Hire Locally, Small Business, or Do-It-Yourself with Friends!

    Over the years of creating, advertising needs have arisen again and again. In my 20's I worked for a sign company, where...
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    Genres, Themes and the Hook of Your Book
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 3, 2021
    • 5 min

    Genres, Themes and the Hook of Your Book

    When starting a new book, it’s essential to know where the story is going or what the point is.
    3 views0 comments
    Clichés, Stereotypes and Predictable Writing
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 2, 2021
    • 7 min

    Clichés, Stereotypes and Predictable Writing

    When growing up, our family watched a lot of movies. Maybe it was because we went from having four channels to nearly 30 with the new cable
    19 views0 comments
    Hobbies Free your Mind and Open the Door to Creativity
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Feb 1, 2021
    • 6 min

    Hobbies Free your Mind and Open the Door to Creativity

    I was scrolling around on Instagram today and saw someone sketch a little pencil drawing with a fine mechanical pencil, a white colored...
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    SteamVR, Streaming and Podcasts in the Future
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Jan 28, 2021
    • 3 min

    SteamVR, Streaming and Podcasts in the Future

    About a year ago, my youngest son talked to me about starting a stream for people to watch him play games. He then told me people would...
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    Tales of the Dyslexic Author
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Jan 27, 2021
    • 3 min

    Tales of the Dyslexic Author

    Most of my friends and family know that I have dyslexia. I would consider it a "mild" case, over the years of meeting people with various...
    2 views0 comments
    My Latest Novel, Losing Dani Strumm
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Jan 26, 2021
    • 4 min

    My Latest Novel, Losing Dani Strumm

    Today I wanted to write a little about my latest novel, Losing Dani Strumm. It's the story of a young military graduate who has dreamed...
    5 views0 comments
    My .99¢ Kindle Pandemic Dawn Book I, and what I'm currently writing
    Author Bruce Shields
    • Jan 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    My .99¢ Kindle Pandemic Dawn Book I, and what I'm currently writing

    It's another brisk morning here in Northern Michigan. There is snow in our forecast, and the temperature is around 15 degrees. Yesterday...
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