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Fantasy Stories That Ask What It Means to Be Human
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Dusk and Ash (In Progress)
Short Story 'Loneliness and Reconciliation' Available for free as PDF:
A well-written tale, full of invention and vitality, on two complications of contemporary life: loneliness and reconciliation. The story unfolds as both modern fable and a meditation on suicide and hope. The writer matches a story-tellers skill with deeper ideas about malaise's grip, but such serious subjects deserve wit and insight and this story has both.
-Merridawn Duckler, Author
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David Rauenzahn
Sep 24, 20228 min read
Liminal Space
Every time I come to write, even if I have some words on the page already, I am always met with Resistance (Pressfield talks about this...
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David Rauenzahn
Aug 14, 20224 min read
The Light of Uncertainty
Well, my book launched. It was pretty underwhelming. Disappointing, really. I don't even have enough reviews to get the book on promo...
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David Rauenzahn
Jun 20, 20221 min read
Chiral is Launched!
It's finally here! After several years of work, I've finally release my debut novel, Chiral: Book I of the Affix Trilogy. It will be...
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David Rauenzahn
May 21, 20223 min read
Launch Team, Go!
Hello Everyone, If you are interested in sci-fi/fantasy stories, I am creating a launch team for my upcoming debut novel “Chiral: Book I...
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David Rauenzahn
May 17, 20221 min read
Finally, Progress...
Art by MiblArt That's my cover for my upcoming book. I'm pretty stoked about it. Only a few more weeks before my book launch. It's taken...
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David Rauenzahn
Dec 21, 20212 min read
So close... and so burned out... but still, very close
Hello Everyone, It's almost the end of the year... and I have three chapter left to edit on my book from the feedback I got from the...
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David Rauenzahn
Nov 7, 20212 min read
Bit of a Change of Pace...
Well, to say that I burned out from trying to do social media and keep up my posts while trying to edit be productive with writing on top...
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David Rauenzahn
Sep 18, 20212 min read
Ok, I Promise I'm Trying Here
Ok, I missed last week, I apologize. I have been swamped with things to do. On top of trying to finish personal edits on my book, I have...
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David Rauenzahn
Sep 5, 20214 min read
Missed Saturday Again... Whoopsie?
Missed Saturday again. But I've been working on my story, I promise! Actually, I am reaching out editors this week to find the one that's...
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David Rauenzahn
Aug 28, 20214 min read
I Thought This Was the End...
I honestly thought that my WIP was going to have to be scrapped. It isn't the closest work to my heart, but it nearly is. It's the piece...
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David Rauenzahn
Aug 22, 20211 min read
Whoops, Missed a day
Accidentally missed a day. Then, the website had an error and deleted my previous post... but if the past three days have taught me...
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David Rauenzahn
Aug 14, 20211 min read
Brief Reprieve Before the Plunge
This is going to be super brief, as my brain is a slightly overcooked, sludgy bowl of oatmeal that's just a little crispy on the outside....
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David Rauenzahn
Aug 7, 20213 min read
Dipping My Toes into Self-Publishing
Happy Saturday, Everyone, This is going to be more stream of consciousness, but with some updates. I have started communicating with...
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David Rauenzahn
Jul 31, 20215 min read
Weekly Update and Excerpt of "Chiral" First Draft
Hello, everyone! I hope you are having a great start to your weekend. May it be restful, rejuvenating, and hopefully fun amidst all the...
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David Rauenzahn
Jul 28, 20212 min read
Return After a Long Hiatus
Hello, everyone. It's been a while. In all honesty, I had given up on writing for a few months (maybe even a year?). It had gotten to be...
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David Rauenzahn
May 30, 20202 min read
Short Story Launch!
Hello, everyone! I have spent the last few weeks learning how to be an author in the modern era, complete with website creation,...
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David Rauenzahn
Apr 16, 20201 min read
Update on Stories Thus Far
Hello Everybody, If you haven't checked out my 'BOOKS' page, you can find there 3 stories so far, all of which can be found on wattpad,...
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David Rauenzahn
Mar 18, 20204 min read
Process v. Result Oriented-Writing
Thoughts on two different approaches to the writing process and what I have found to be most helpful. Hello, everyone. I have been...
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David Rauenzahn
Mar 18, 20201 min read
Welcome!
This blog is about random thoughts, insights, and experiences as I write, read, and interact with you all. Welcome, everyone. My name is...
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