A Lost Princess . . . An Escaped Convict . . . and an Alien Beast will Collide . . . After 2 full years of writing, revising, designing, and pre-marketing, Crash Planet has finally been published. I’m so thrilled to release my story into the world. It can now be purchased on Amazon.com and Kobo.com. In the next fewContinue reading “Crash Planet is Published!”
Author Archives: Scott Cahan
Too Many Conversations
As I’ve stated before, I’ve read and reviewed more than 200 fiction books in 8 years, mostly for new and unknown authors. Through that experience, I’ve been blessed to discover many incredible books that are now some of my favorites. Along the way, though, I’ve also noticed several not-so-great writing problems that pop up timeContinue reading “Too Many Conversations”
Sneak Peek From My New Novel
Today I’m giving you a sneak peek at an exciting scene from my new book, Crash Planet. The completed book is not scheduled to be released until this summer but I’m so excited about it, I just had to share a small part of it with you. I chose this scene because it gives a briefContinue reading “Sneak Peek From My New Novel”
Writing Music
Music That Helps Me Write Below is a list of some of my favorite movie soundtrack albums that fit my definition of “writing music.” These albums, along with many others, are what I listen to when I’m in my writing zone. This music inspires me and it helps to cut out other noises that couldContinue reading “Writing Music”
Stay In The Moment
Introduction The writing advice I’m giving today is more of a pet peeve of mine than a hard rule. What I’m going to talk about is mentioned in most books about writing, and I believe it kind of relates to one of the main rules for writers, “show don’t tell.” But, I think it bothersContinue reading “Stay In The Moment”
Tension
Introduction As I said in my last post, I am not a writing expert but I am a book reviewer with 200 science fiction and fantasy book reviews under my belt. All that reading and reviewing has taught me a few things about what makes a great book. Tension in a Story Today, I wantContinue reading “Tension”
Character & Plot
Introduction Not only do I write books but I also review books. Since 2017, I have read and reviewed 144 books for a book review website called Readers Favorite. Separately, I’ve read and reviewed 50 or 60 books that were not connected to Readers Favorite. These were books I read for fun and then reviewed,Continue reading “Character & Plot”
Find Me on Substack
I’m now putting out weekly newsletters through Substack. I’ll be focusing most of my writing energy there rather than on this blog. I would be honored if you, my blog readers, would follow me to Substack and subscribe. All it requires from you is to go to scottcahan.substack.com and put in your email. That’s allContinue reading “Find Me on Substack”
Inspired by a Movie, Again!
It happened again. I watched a movie a few nights ago that inspired me in my fiction writing. One scene in particular brought tears to my eyes and made me feel all warm inside. By the time the closing credits rolled across my TV screen my mind was already churning about how I could addContinue reading “Inspired by a Movie, Again!”
My Next Novel – Crash Planet
My Writing Goals for 2024 I’ve set 3 goals for my writing career in 2024. Keep in mind I am still writing in my spare time. There are plenty of writers out there who can crank out 3 or 4 or 10 books each year, but that’s not me. I hope that someday I willContinue reading “My Next Novel – Crash Planet”
SCOTT CAHAN 