Tuesday Takeover: What Does It Mean To Be A Hero? by Derek Borne

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What does it mean to be a hero? It’s a question that’s been asked many times.

 Do you need super powers? A utility belt? The earnest want to seek justice on whoever stole the last slice of pizza?

 To delve deeper into the subject, you’ll find that the answer is something that can be answered with a simple question.

 “Have you changed someone’s life?”

 Whether big or small, we can all find ways to bring change to this world. They say it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown, and something so small can have a big impact on someone’s day.

 Now let’s up the ante.

 Perhaps you come across a total stranger in need of assistance of some sort, and you have the ability to be the help they need. Would you simply walk by and say “Hey, good luck with that” or even remain silent? Sure, it’s easy enough to give a lost driver directions to where they need to go. Most likely because we know we’ll never have to see that person again because they’re from out of town.

 So why is it so hard to be the change that’s needed? Are we afraid to be someone’s hero?

 For us authors, we always hope that our written words will change and inspire. I can guarantee you that writing and describing things for a living becomes very hard to do when we receive amazing reviews and messages from you, our loyal fans.

 But even though we’ve written a book that may have “changed” your life, we’ll never feel like the heroes that we write about in our stories. We simply do what we do because we love doing it. We don’t have to, but we do it anyways.

 And isn’t that something we should all live by? Say it with me: “I don’t have to, but I have the ability to do it anyways.”

You don’t have to be like Roya Stark from the sci-fi Lucidite series, or Wynter Reeves from the new dystopian “Ultraxenopia” by M.A. Phipps, or Devon Bertrand from the upcoming “Ultimate Agent” series by yours truly. The way I see it, we all have the ability to show what it means to be a true hero.

 You don’t have to, but will you do it anyways? Why not be someone’s hero today?

Derek Borne is the author of the “Ultimate Agent” series, due to be released later this year. Discover his world of superheroes and espionage at www.derekborne.weebly.com

 

 

Derek

Artwork provided by Choolee.

Jan 26, 2016 | Posted by in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Tuesday Takeover: What Does It Mean To Be A Hero? by Derek Borne

Tuesday Takeover!!!

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First I’ll start with a confession, then I’ll share my big news.

The confession isn’t really that interesting. It’s not about how I secretly take pictures of strangers with funny hair and send them to my hairstylist. It’s not even something embarrassing, like that I still can’t remember how to spell the word garentee. This confession is actually a little lame.

Here we go.

Are you ready?

I’m a little, tiny bit overwhelmed.

There, I said it. That felt good.

With nine books published, two in the pipeline, and two in the works, I’m feeling the pressure. Let’s not even talk about the audiobooks and translated versions. Well, you can talk about it, but I won’t be listening. Anyway, the truth is that it’s a lot to keep up with. But I owe you interesting content. And I’m committed to giving it to you. Soooo…

Here’s the news. It’s that I’ve started a new, fabulous feature on the blog. I’ve recruited dozens of awesome authors and every Tuesday one is going to take over. And in my very stern style, I’ve demanded that they entertain you with something you can’t find anywhere else. These won’t be lame articles that you can pass on. They will be Matt Bellassi, Wine Wednesday-worthy posts. You’ll start to look forward to them. And then it will get worse. You’ll toll away the rest of the week wondering when Tuesday is coming back around.

Oh yes, that good. I’ve already scheduled out the next several months with amazing and successful authors. They are going to entertain you with their wit, school you with their knowledge, and in some cases touch your heart with their poetic stories.

First Takeover Tuesday starts tomorrow!!!!

Jan 25, 2016 | Posted by in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Tuesday Takeover!!!

Begrudgingly Blogging

I’m going to start this blog off with some honestly. Refreshing, huh?

I would rather write another book series of 320K words than write a single blog entry. Blogging is intimidating. So why am I doing it? Well, everyone else is… And yes, I’d jump off the cliff if my friends did.

Then there’s also all the advice that says blogging is the best way to build a platform for writers. I’m a writer. I need a platform. I need ways to keep people interested. Drive traffic. But to write a blog these days seems like trying to reinvent the wheel. I could post pictures of my breakfast or narrate my life as a writer, but that’s kind of being done. Sure I’ll post breakfast pics randomly, just for fun. And I’ll give insights into the odd things I do as a writer. I’ll even offer small tidbits about my journey, if it helps any aspiring authors.

However, this blog needs to be done differently if I’m going to do it. So the main topic will focus on true paranormal stories. That’s what interests me. That’s what The Lucidite Series is about. And hell that’s what you all really want to read about, right? Is telekinesis real? What are some scientific studies that involve telepathy? And how do you hone your intuitive abilities so you can get tomorrow’s lottery numbers? Check back often for the answers to these questions and more.

And as a bonus, I might even throw in a rant or two here or there. So be warned, don’t cut me off in traffic.

“Are you kidding? That guy was a mystery wrapped in an enigma and crudely stapled to a ticking f&@$ing time bomb. He was either going to hit somebody or start a blog.” ― Lev Grossman, The Magicians

Oct 14, 2014 | Posted by in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Begrudgingly Blogging