Douglas James Troxell
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...
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Douglas James Troxell
Author of Post Apocalyptic and Dystopian Fiction
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Douglas James Troxell
Oct 31, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20201 min read
"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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
Ten-Year Writerversary
Happy Ten-Year Writerversary!
Douglas James Troxell
May 29, 20203 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20196 min read
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...
Douglas James Troxell
Dec 24, 20192 min read
2019 Troxellian Literature Awards: The Nominees
Not only are we saying good-bye to another year but also another decade! We say hello to the Roarin' 20's and good-bye...
Douglas James Troxell
Dec 1, 20194 min read
Donald Trump Ruined My Writing Career
Donald Trump ruined my writing career. That's not just a catchy tagline. That's the honest truth. For all the things people blame Trump...
Douglas James Troxell
Oct 31, 20192 min read
When Being Scared Stops Being Fun
One of my earliest memories reading is going to my elementary school library and hunting for the latest Goosebumps book. Night of the...
Douglas James Troxell
Sep 26, 20193 min read
Dear George R.R. Martin
Dear George R.R. Martin: I’ve done it, George. In less than six months, I have consumed all the Game of Thrones (Got) main storyline...
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