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ISHMAEL A SOLEDAD

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Breaking rules in Descent

Posted on December 15, 2025September 4, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

Apparently (the story goes) there are some rules in novel writing that should never be broken. Yeah, right, and your… Read more Breaking rules in Descent

Forwards is still forwards

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

Managed to get around 7,000 words down this month which is a bit down on last month but, regardless, is… Read more Forwards is still forwards

… and you thought I was dead

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

I was tempted to channel Jack Nicholson and say “I’m Baaack” but I’ve got horror author buddies who’ll use that… Read more … and you thought I was dead

Progress, Provenance and Perseverance

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Ishmael A Soledad

December has, thankfully, been more productive than the rest of the year although it’s only a relative, not absolute, measure.… Read more Progress, Provenance and Perseverance

World Building in Descent : Death

Posted on November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 by Ishmael A Soledad

World building’s a critical part of every science fiction novel, and Descent: Death’s no different. What I’d like to do… Read more World Building in Descent : Death

Writing With Cookies and Easter Eggs

Posted on October 27, 2023October 18, 2023 by Ishmael A Soledad

One of the key things authors need to keep in mind when writing is exactly who their chosen audience is.… Read more Writing With Cookies and Easter Eggs

Progress and Time Travel

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Ishmael A Soledad

After coming back in (more or less) one piece, September’s been reasonably productive. I’ve managed to finalise the plot for… Read more Progress and Time Travel

Return of the Prodigal

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Ishmael A Soledad

Well, it’s been a touch over three months and as many continents but, finally, I’m back and (sort of) at… Read more Return of the Prodigal

Contracts and Black Dogs

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Ishmael A Soledad

April was an interesting month, if for no other reason than it took me to both ends of the emotional… Read more Contracts and Black Dogs

Plotting, Synopses, and ISBNs

Posted on April 5, 2023May 2, 2023 by Ishmael A Soledad

Made some real headway into the plot this last month although, as is usually the case, life decided it would… Read more Plotting, Synopses, and ISBNs

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