Author Archives: James R. Tuck

About James R. Tuck

I write stuff. Scary stuff and hard stuff and stuff that makes you think something or someone just might be out to get you. The DEACON CHALK series from Kensington is available everywhere fine books (and ebooks) are sold. I'm also a professional tattoo artist and own Family Tradition Tattoo in Marietta, Ga.

SNIPPET (not from anything I’m working on, just a bit I wrote)


You want to know the difference between you and me? You see a man walking, carrying a gas can and smoking a cigarette, you assume there’s a car on the side of the road either behind or in front of … Continue reading

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Reblogging a great article: 8 Writing Techniques to Win You a Pulitzer | Jane Friedman


I am reading BLOOD MERIDIAN by Cormac McCarthy because he is a total literary badass and I want to write like him.  I ran across this article, which by title sounds vaguely manipulative, but actually just gives some great advice … Continue reading

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STRAP ON THEM IRONS BOYS (or the announcement of a new project)


If you been paying attention to my social media (and if you haven’t then why not?) then you know I am a part of the Outlaws Of Fiction. We’re like the Four Horsemen of WCW. Four authors who write edgy … Continue reading

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HAVING A FRIEND OVER FOR THANKSGIVING (or A Guest Blog Up In Da House By Matthew W. Quinn)


Today we have my friend Matt Quinn on the blog. Matt is a member of my writing group and he has just sold a story to Heroic Fantasy Quarterly (“Nicor”) that will appear after the first of the year. He’s … Continue reading

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SOME MOVIES FOR NEXT YEAR I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO (or careful James, your narcissim is showing)


Time for a new post up in here, up in here. I’ve been writing my ass off today so I am going to jack in a bunch of trailers for upcoming movies I am looking forward to, maybe a few … Continue reading

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Trying a wordcount meter


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WHAT THE HELL HAS JAMES BEEN DOING LATELY? (aka: status report)


Hello Loyals and True Believers. I hope you are well. I love you all and it is good to see you again. I have many writer friends and occasionally they post up what they are doing and how it is … Continue reading

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I GOT A NEW OFFICE (oh hell yeah)


Yep. The Daughter moved out and I have turned her room into my office. I miss her, but I do like having a place with a big monitor and no internet to write in. Her bed is still there because, … Continue reading

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YOU CAN BE WHERE I WILL BE (making it easy for fans and stalkers lol)


OFFICIAL CONTEST FROM THE  OLDE CITY, NEW BLOOD CONVENTION Dearly Beloved,  We are gathered here today, to join two awesome things in a state of increased awesomeness. Today, we’re bringing together an author/reader mini-con, and the chance to WIN YOUR … Continue reading

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THE NEXT BIG THING BLOG HOP QUESTIONAIRE


Ten Interview Questions for The Next Big Thing: What is the working title of your book? RED RIGHT HAND Where did the idea come from for the book? I love the Lovecraftian Mythos. Not so much Lovecraft’s actual writing of … Continue reading

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