Social Media: The Double-Edged Sword
Social media is a double-edged sword for a writer. It's a common belief that a writer should have a strong social media presence to help...
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Douglas James Troxell
- Jan 22
- 4 min
5 Things We learned From Donald Trump's Presidency
Well, we made it. We persevered. We survived ... but just barely. We learned a lot about America over the past four years with Donald...
Douglas James Troxell
- Dec 29, 2020
- 5 min
Troxellian Literature Awards 2k20 (Pandemic Version)
Welcome to the Pandemic Version of the Troxellian Literary Awards!!1 It's pretty much the same awards post I do every December ... BUT...
Douglas James Troxell
- Dec 23, 2020
- 2 min
The 2020 Troxellian Literature Awards! The Nominees
The dreaded year of 2020 may not have been great for going places or spending time with friends or feeling joy, but it seemed custom made...
Douglas James Troxell
- Nov 27, 2020
- 2 min
God Bless You, Mr. Vonnegut
Most writers have a favorite author, someone who inspired them to start creating their own tales or influenced their writing style. For...
Douglas James Troxell
- Oct 31, 2020
- 2 min
Cheshire Moon Rising
In exactly one month, Cheshire Moon, my latest absurdist comedy, will be unleashed upon the world. It's been a long time coming. I...
Douglas James Troxell
- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
5 Common Problems with Indie Books
As an indie author, I've been reading more indie books over the past year. While I've found several hidden gems, I've also discovered why...
Douglas James Troxell
- Aug 19, 2020
- 1 min
"Troxell Talk" Episode Binge!
My literary question-and-answer show, "Troxell Talk," has wrapped up for the summer, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy all the...
Douglas James Troxell
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Trumptopia! Readings
Did you miss my Trumptopia! World Tour exclusive readings from Trumptopia! The United States of Walmart?! Well, you're in luck,...
Douglas James Troxell
- Aug 13, 2020
- 1 min
Best Time Travel Movies of All ... uh ... Time! (Part #2)
Every blockbuster deserves a sequel! Check out Part #2 of my countdown of the ten greatest time travel movies ever made. Will Back to the...
Douglas James Troxell
- Jul 31, 2020
- 1 min
Best Time Travel Movies of All ... uh ... TIME! (Part #1)
In honor of my time-traveling dystopian comedy, Trumptopia! The United States of Walmart, I am counting down the ten greatest time travel...
Douglas James Troxell
- Jun 26, 2020
- 1 min
Trumptopia! World Tour
Forget the Coronavirus! This is the Summer of Trumptopia! This summer, I'm going to be offering exclusive readings from Trumptopia! The...
Douglas James Troxell
- Jun 2, 2020
- 2 min
Ten-Year Writerversary
Happy Ten-Year Writerversary!
Douglas James Troxell
- May 29, 2020
- 3 min
I Hate you, James Joyce! or "The Value of Reading Classic Authors You Despise"
I’ve read James Joyce’s short story “Araby” three times in my life. I hated it every single time. The first time was in high school. I...
Douglas James Troxell
- Apr 17, 2020
- 5 min
Lessons I Learned From Writing for 10,000 Hours
These are six important lessons I learned from writing for 10,000 hours.
Douglas James Troxell
- Mar 19, 2020
- 3 min
Best Apocalyptic Novels for Quarantine Reading
I love post-apocalyptic literature (my post-apocalyptic series will be released next year … if we’re all still alive). With the...
Douglas James Troxell
- Feb 13, 2020
- 5 min
How to Publish a Book in 4,367 Easy Steps (Part III: Steps 2680 - 4366)
Attending Wilkes University's Creative Writing Program didn't get me published, but it did force me to take myself more seriously as a...
Douglas James Troxell
- Feb 6, 2020
- 5 min
How to Publish a Book in 4,367 Easy Steps (Part II: Steps 1146 - 2679)
After I graduated from high school, every decision I made was focused on becoming a published author. My original plan for...
Douglas James Troxell
- Feb 1, 2020
- 3 min
How to Publish a Book in 4,367 Easy Steps (Part I: Steps 1 - 1,145)
In about a month, I will accomplish a goal I've had since I was ten years old. My first book, Trumptopia: The United States of Walmart,...
Douglas James Troxell
- Dec 28, 2019
- 6 min
The Troxellian Literary Awards: The Winners!!!!1
As we close out the decade, it's time to crown the winners of the annual TROXELLIAN LITERARY AWARDS! I'm a big fan of books but not much...
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