Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com Hey all. You know, if there is one thing I've been blessed with in this world it is good vision. I'm not saying I can spot a fly on a deer's nose from five football fields away. But I can definitely see the deer, and I might even see … Continue reading Try This One On for Size: A Social Media Campaign for Glasses that Deserves a Closer Look
Author: D.A. Gatlin
D.A. Gatlin is a YA Fantasy writer who grew up in Morongo Valley, California. He won an award in the first grade for writing a story about a missing earring and a very helpful rat. Since then, fantasy writing has become his passion and he also loves reading novels by authors like Stephen King, George R.R. Martin, and Andrzej Sapkowski. D.A. graduated with his Bachelor’s in English education at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He then went on to earn his Master’s in Fine Arts for Creative Writing through Southern New Hampshire University. His short story “High Moon Justice” can be found in the anthology Darkness and Moonlight: A Worldsmyths Anthology. When he’s not writing The Terkian Triplets series, D.A. enjoys bike riding, going to the beach with his family, and playing retro video games. He is currently going into his tenth year as an English teacher, and lives in Bakersfield with his wife Stephanie, mother-in-law Terrie, and his two warrior princess daughters—Eleanor and Matilda.
Evil Totoro Teaser…
He's sort of a big fluffy obsession in our family. Story time: Back in 2014 my wife and I watched My Neighbor Totoro for the first time ever. Upon first viewing our initial response was "meh." Don't get me wrong. Visually it was a gorgeous movie. But the problem with the film is it ends … Continue reading Evil Totoro Teaser…
Chapter Headers and Updates
I've been on a major writing kick lately. The first novel Maiden to None has finally been sent out to beta readers. From there I will be querying/submitting to agents. Now on the wonderful chance that my story gets picked up for publication, I will have a sequel novel ready to show. The working title right now … Continue reading Chapter Headers and Updates
March Winner
Still here! We had a winner this month for March. Thank you everyone for your comments. I’m at home a lot more this month so I will definitely try to get some more original stories posted. As of right now I’m in the last 14 chapters of my novel. I’ve been writing feverishly. Maiden to … Continue reading March Winner
Senior Hour
Senior Hour by Daniel Gatlin Photo by Silviu-Costin on Pexels.com Dorothea checked the pillow beside her. Old habit. Her Robert had been gone for seven years this November. She rose slowly, ignoring the pain in her left knee as she put on her slippers. Holding steady to her walker, she boosted herself up and began … Continue reading Senior Hour
March Villain Madness
Apparently this is a hashtag on Twitter. Who knew? I find your lack of hashtags disturbing. So I thought I'd toss my hat in to the whole villain mix. This month's featured post is all about the antagonist to my first book, Maiden to None. Her name is Kember. Here's some artwork I've recently had … Continue reading March Villain Madness
New Artwork!
I finally have some additional artwork of my titular triplets. This is Duke. His book will be the second in the series. This is Trinity. She is the heroine of book one called Maiden to None, which will be completed later this year. And here is the last one. This is Leo. His book would … Continue reading New Artwork!
Daughter of the Moon
I had a dream about this last night. Figured it was worth writing down in the very least. It should also be noted that I know there are some intellectual properties with this title in their songs and stories. However, I am not sharing this story for monetary gain. Only for content purposes. And because … Continue reading Daughter of the Moon
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King: A Book Review
I was walking around in my local B&N in early December. That’s Barnes and Noble to you non Bibliophiles. It’s cleaner than it sounds, I promise. That’s when I first stumbled upon a King title I had never heard of. It was really quite an accident. I walked past a rack of returns, and only … Continue reading The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King: A Book Review
Super Dud
Hey gang, just checking in. I got very busy this week and fell behind with writing! Ugh! It seemed like this was the week everything decided to break down, and that included our health. It wasn’t this cute, I can promise you that. Nevertheless, I am happy to say I got some much needed work … Continue reading Super Dud
D.A. Gatlin 