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R. Scott Mackey

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Scott Mackey lives in Northern California, where he writes both fiction and non-fiction. He is the author of the highly acclaimed Ray Courage Mystery Series: Courage Matters, Courage Resurrected, Courage Begins, Courage Stolen, and Courage Betrayed (to be released January 2019)

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R. Scott Mackey Not succumbing to it. Telling yourself that you can write something no matter what. Even if you think it is crappy, if you put down five pages, usuall…moreNot succumbing to it. Telling yourself that you can write something no matter what. Even if you think it is crappy, if you put down five pages, usually some part of it can be salvaged. Keep doing that until you find "it" and all of a sudden your in a creative groove and putting down really good stuff. (less)
R. Scott Mackey Find a style that feels natural to you and read other writers who write in a similar style. That said, don't be afraid to stretch your boundaries. But…moreFind a style that feels natural to you and read other writers who write in a similar style. That said, don't be afraid to stretch your boundaries. But most of all, write something every day, even they are just sketches, observations, or musings. Keep working.(less)
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Blog Tour for Courage Resurrected Begins June 8

I'm starting an 11-week blog tour starting today to promote Courage Resurrected. I'll be doing interviews and many of the bloggers will be reviewing the book as well.

If you want to visit any of the blog stops you can choose to sign up for a chance to win a $50 Gift Card. Below are the blogs where I will be appearing. I hope to see you at one or more of these stops:

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