As an indie author, or as a small press, you may find yourself needing to learn about formatting a novel for print. There are lots of applications out there, and detailed tutorials that can show you how. In the end, layout and formatting is a skill that a graphic...
Self-Isolation Adventures
Wow, the world sure has been thrown upside down. The whole COVID-19 has shaken up every country on the planet. Now we all are having our self-isolation adventures. Some places in the world have had it far worse than others, and the media is covering it all. News...
The White Hand novel for Free
In these uncertain times caused by the outbreak of COVID-19, Myself and the Rutherford Manor team felt a need to help people pass the time. We decided that we would offer the award winning novel, THE WHITE HAND, for a limited time to the world for FREE. All we ask is...
Secrets of the Universe
Are we living in a narrow viewpoint of reality, or is this all there is? One can go mad, trying to dig too deep into the big questions. You can be labelled a conspiracy nut for thinking outside of the box. Understandably so as we cannot comprehend what we do not...
Dr. Bruce Olav Solheim’s New Scifi Comic Series
For March we welcome back Bruce Olav Solheim who has previously been on the blog discussing his latest work – a comic series. He has a PhD in history and has served six years in the US Army as a jail guard and a helicopter pilot. He has published nine books and...
5 Methods of Self-Editing Your Novel
Talk to any author and they will each have different advice on self-editing your novel self-editing your novel. The reason for this is there is no right way to edit. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses when it comes to writing. Because of this, every first...
Fire, Pain, & Ruin Synopsis Reveal
I am pleased to share with you the synopsis of my upcoming novel, Fire, Pain, & Ruin a Rutherford Manor Novel. The book is set to be released this spring at the Calgary Comic Expo and an official launch. More details to come! Synopsis Rutherford Manor has entered...
Polishing Manuscripts
We are still early in 2020, and already it is shaping up to be an exciting year. I am polishing manuscripts that have been in the works since 2018 and 2019. The past couple of years have allowed me to write a lot and study a lot. In a way, it’s like being a student...
GoIndieNow Genres S1E6, Horror
I was a part of the GoIndieNow's Genres series in Season 1 Episode 6 where we discuss Horror. This is Episode 6 in which we look at the great genre of Horror. We have a great mix of authors and filmmakers joining us. Please check out everything they are doing after...