Chain of Command Cover!

By Colby Marshall - October 18, 2012

I am so pleased to share with you the cover of CHAIN OF COMMAND! Read more »

Thrills and Chills: The Top Ten Scariest Books

By Colby Marshall - October 3, 2012

October is the perfect month for thrills and chills, so what better time to blog about the books and movies that have scared me the most over the years. Normally, I’d do a top ten, but…wait a minute. What am I talking about with this, “but”? Of course I’m doing a top ten list. Read more »

When Reality Meets Fear: Why I Write What I Do

By Colby Marshall - September 11, 2012

Days like today give me a lot to think about as a writer, particularly one who writes tales meant to thrill and scare, to toe the edge of reality for the sake of entertainment. It's fun to write things that give readers a chance to be just a little terrified--in the safety of their own living room recliners. Read more »

The Truth About Writing and Downtime

By Colby Marshall - September 3, 2012

The first round of CHAIN OF COMMAND's edits are finished! It's exciting, but after several weeks of nonstop work, I suddenly have a lot of time on my hands and am not sure what to do with it. So, here's a little blog for you guys about "downtime". I can't speak for all writers, but I can give you an inside look into what this author does during her off days. Read more »

What's in a Name: Character Monikers and Where They Come From

By Colby Marshall - August 12, 2012

I recently received my revisions from my editor on Chain of Command, and one thing I would have to do was change a couple of character names. Now, the names I have to change aren't those of significant characters, but rather, a couple of minor ones that were a little too similar. This got me to thinking, though, what goes into naming a character. For some authors, character names are extremely personal, sentimental even. We've all heard the famous joke, "Don't mess with a writer. She will put you into a book and kill you." Read more »