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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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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...
David Rauenzahn
Sep 24, 20228 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Aug 14, 20224 min read
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8 comments
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...
David Rauenzahn
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
May 21, 20223 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
May 17, 20221 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Dec 21, 20212 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Nov 7, 20212 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Sep 18, 20212 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Sep 6, 20214 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Aug 28, 20214 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Aug 22, 20211 min read
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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....
David Rauenzahn
Aug 14, 20211 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Aug 7, 20213 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Jul 31, 20215 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Jul 28, 20212 min read
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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,...
David Rauenzahn
May 30, 20202 min read
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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,...
David Rauenzahn
Apr 16, 20201 min read
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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...
David Rauenzahn
Mar 18, 20204 min read
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Welcome!
This blog is about random thoughts, insights, and experiences as I write, read, and interact with you all. Welcome, everyone. My name is...
David Rauenzahn
Mar 18, 20201 min read
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