Douglas James Troxell
The Death of Summer
Nothing is sadder than the death of summer. One of the first stories I ever had published was a story called "Chasing Summer." It was...
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Douglas James Troxell
Author of Post Apocalyptic and Dystopian Fiction
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Douglas James Troxell
Aug 1, 20193 min read
Summarizing the July Democratic Debates that You Didn't Bother to Watch
I know most people skip the early primary debates, but I love the drama of 10 rich people appealing to poor people for three hours while...
Douglas James Troxell
Jun 30, 20192 min read
Nine-Year Writerversary
Every June, I celebrate my “Writerversary,” the anniversary of the day I set off on my mission to become a published author. I’ve wanted...
Douglas James Troxell
May 30, 20194 min read
Writing Lessons I learned from Game of Thrones
When a show is as wildly popular as Game of Thrones, it’s most likely because of excellent writing. From GoT’s first episode, it pulls...
Douglas James Troxell
May 1, 20193 min read
Late to the Party
I always show up late to a party. There is nothing sadder than the start of a shindig. The conversations are awkward, there's the...
Douglas James Troxell
Mar 25, 20194 min read
The Six Annoying People You Meet at Disney (Part II)
Just like most successful Disney movies, my blog post on "The Six Annoying People You Meet at Disney" is getting a sequel! Of course,...
Douglas James Troxell
Mar 14, 20194 min read
The Six Annoying People You Meet at Disney (Part I)
Disney World is the most magical place on Planet Earth...if by "magical" you mean crowded and rage-inducing. My familia and I recently...
Douglas James Troxell
Feb 3, 20193 min read
The Five Muses
Every writer has those individuals who inspired him/her to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard...which sounds less sophisticated)....
Douglas James Troxell
Dec 31, 20185 min read
The 2018 Troxellian Literature Awards!!!!1 (The Results)
It's time to announce the winners of the 2018 Troxellian Literature Awards! These are the mandatory end-of-year awards where I rate all...
Douglas James Troxell
Dec 27, 20183 min read
The 2018 Troxellian Literature Awards: The Nominees
It's the end of the year so you know what that means: It's time for the mandatory end-of-year awards season where people arbitrarily...
Douglas James Troxell
Nov 29, 20183 min read
How to Write a Novel
November is National Novel Writing Month. Every November, hundreds of would-be authors make it their goal to bang out the next great...
Douglas James Troxell
Oct 1, 20183 min read
Enter the Cage Movie Challenge!
My wife, Cindy, and I have completed an epic journey through cinematic brilliance. Last month we officially completed the Enter the Cage...
Douglas James Troxell
Sep 1, 20181 min read
Paying It Forward (Even though I hate that term)
Writing can be a lonely endeavor. Most artistic endeavors are. I can write in a noisy, crowded room (i.e. my living room), but I need...
Douglas James Troxell
Aug 1, 20183 min read
The Appropriation of Nerd Culture
The Internet Age is the best of times to be a pop culture nerd and the worst of times to be a pop culture nerd (That will be my one and...
Douglas James Troxell
Jun 4, 20182 min read
Eight-Year Writerversary
Happy eight-year writerversary! Every June 1st I celebrate my decision to take myself seriously as a writer. It dates back to 2010 when I...
Douglas James Troxell
Mar 31, 20183 min read
Writing Poetry isn't that Different from Bungee Jumping
Writing is all about taking chances. Just sitting down to put words on a page is taking a chance. What's going to come out of you? Will...
Douglas James Troxell
Feb 28, 20182 min read
The Problem with Boys
There’s been a lot of discussion in the wake of the Florida Parkland school shooting ranging from gun control to mental illness to arming...
Douglas James Troxell
Jan 15, 20183 min read
Writing Lessons I Learned from Watching the Best Worst Movie
Lessons are everywhere if you're willing to look for them, even in other people's complete and utter failure. I have a special love for...
Douglas James Troxell
Dec 31, 20175 min read
2017 Troxellian Literature Awards!!!!1
The year 2017 was terrible for pretty much everyone from politicians to celebrities to sports figures. But you know what can help numb...
Douglas James Troxell
Dec 1, 20172 min read
When Reality and Fiction Collide...and Fiction Loses.
It's tough to be a writer in the modern world. A writer's job is that of creator, innovator, world-builder. But what happens when reality...
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