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A) If you change a name, place, characteristic or any element’s detail or plot device or anything at all really–the best thing to do is finish the first draft before going back. Stopping to correct for continuity just gets you caught up in perfecting the previous words–sapping precious inspiration from [...]

Hello faithful readers, Well it is that time once more. Another full moon, another blog on writing tips and where I’m at. I’m in limbo, in between worlds–I look back to see 3/4′s of the novel done with ease–but forward is another story. I’m not stumped. It’s not writer’s block. [...]

3 Writing Tips for October 2011: 1) Word a Day. If nothing else, write a word a day–unless you are on a scheduled break to refill your creative well. Before you know it you’ll be done. 2) Deep Breaths & Short Breaks. Always leave your writing with confidence. If you [...]

3 NEW WRITING TIPS: 1) Defy the eye from looking away–or the ear from turning off–just by posing What-If’s–not answering them. Questions necessitate the mind to reveal an answer. By posing the reader with a problem–and their brain being hard-wired to answer automatically–subconsciously–irrevocably–you are demanding their attention in a way [...]

3 New Writing Tips! 1) Be swift and succinct. Every word should outdo the last, until you hit at the heart of the scene then move on. Always keep your forward momentum until the end–then stop and walk away from it. 2) Be limber yet prepared. Keep every road open, [...]

Hello Art Lovers, This month I will share a tip on abstract art, as opposed to writing–to change it up for once. When working with acrylics, layering is possible–but more strength lies in fewer layers. Acrylics beat oils in that they dry much faster, so you can layer for impact. [...]

Kindle Edition of NEW LONDON MASQUERADE is now available.

IN FRENCH’S FOREST Review By BittenByParanormalRomance.com “It reminds me a little of Clive Barker’s fantasy horror stories.” -WildAboutBones, BittenByParanormalRomance.com http://www.bittenbyparanormalromance.com/2011/07/review-in-frenchs-forest-by-rian-torr.html

Henceforward all things In French’s Forest will be posted at Rian Torr’s new horror blog. http://riantorr.blogspot.com/ Please read up on Rian’s writing adventures in supernatural fantasy horror love novels there. As for ATstudio.ca, the show at Oscar Organics is ongoing. This summer I am going to retool the event and [...]

I am currently doing interviews, trying to spread the word for In French’s Forest. So far feedback has been anywhere from enthusiastic to fantastic. I look forward to receiving more reactions.