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Welcome to the Hybrid Nation's blog page.
This is our most active page, as every day new articles and ideas are shared.
This is where you, as an independent writer have a voice. Your support network and promotion team rolled into one.
if You would like to submit an article, promotion, or anything else that may help further your career in this often tricky field, contact the nation's main man, angel ramon medina. we will review your work, provide feedback, and if need be, touch up the piece with some mild editing. as long as your piece is appropriate, we'll run it live the next day.
We're happy to promote your work, thats why we're here, however, we do encourage all of our writer's to spend at least 50% of their own time promoting themselves. That's the industry standard.
Okay, hop to it. blow us, and the rest of the literary world away. Remember, you're now part of the revolution!
latest gems:
Don't let the picture of this beautiful waterfall fool you, this is a setting in my new LitRPG novel. Check out my second update of my work in progress and see what changes have I made so far.
Angel Ramon Medina gives a progress report of his latest work in progress and gives away the secret inspiration to the chapter he's currently working on,
I sold a pretty good amount of books and begun to build a respectable author platform. I will share how I did it and how much fun it can be. If you are looking for quick money, you will be sadly mistaken. it's work, but well worth it.
After an embarrassing weekend where a book that was not written like a number 1 book made it to the number 1 rank on Amazon on clickfarms, I'll discuss my fallout. Also I'll discuss a situation where the only way this will stop is if this becomes illegal. I mean if you get caught you will be prosecuted to the law. To be honest I would like that, after all this is not fair to us "real" authors.
Check out my review of the second book of this serial LitRPG series, Fragged. Does it step up from the first book? Find out!
Find out what video game is the inspiration for The Thousand Years War series from the author himself!
A LitPRG Book Review
Fragged: By Zachariah Dracoulis
Here is my review of my first ever LitPRG read as I work on my own creation. Check out Fragged: By Zachariah Dracoulis
A friend of ours, Richard Klu gives an inside look to his specialty, horror writing. Check out three classic titles that will make write horror like the pros!
Hey, it's been a while since a blog post has been done for the nation and it's been a while since the last book of the Thousand years War Series. Well, I'm here to announce a new book will be done for the series! Read on for more of the juicy information!
Book marketing is indeed brutal, but there are ways around it. Find out 8 ways to increase your chances of having strong sales from your book(s). All of them do not involve going to vanity publishers or spending a fortune.
I discuss why I believe YouTube is the most overlooked social platform and why should authors start using it. Let's just say people love personality and authenticity.
Angel Ramon Medina talks about his struggles as a Puerto Rican author and makes a call for action that readers give Hispanic authors a chance when choosing books to read.
What does the founder of the Hybrid Nation think of "writer's block"? Let his words speak for themselves. Read for for the article.
What are the differences between Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing. Which one is better for you? Angel Ramon Medina will describe the differences between the two and a hint, the explanation will not be too simple. However he will try to break it down as easily as he can.
Angel Ramon Medina elaborates on how weird he really can be and his books show it as well. Hint: He's a believer of black holes and white holes, along with some other weird theories such as an alternative universe.
Do Mediums really make great writers, Angel Ramon Medina gives his opinion on this strange but interesting subject.
We have another interview for the Nation, meet horror writer Aminah Iman as she shares her thoughts with us about her writing career.
Meet the newest member of the nation, our official book reviewer, and book scout, Elaine Emmerick!
An inspiring article for all authors by the veteran author, Benjamin Munday. No excuses for not writing or at least trying! Read on to hear the tough, but inspiring words of this awesome dude!
Check out the latest interview and first of 2017 with upcoming writer Richard Klu. A very interesting writer indeed who has perhaps the most interesting of motivations. We'll let you read it for yourself. Click here to read.
Read the long journey of the founder of The Hybrid Nation from aspiring author to published author after 10+ years of wanting to do so. Click here for article.
Vanity Presses are nothing, but a glorified trap for the aspiring author and may cost you your life savings. Meanwhile, the publisher is laughing in your face, please click here and find out how to spot and avoid these deceitful losers!
A big question for writers out there. what's more important in a book? Is it the beginning, the middle or the end? Check this article out and see the importance of each part of the book and find out what the founder of the Hybrid Nation thinks. Click here for the article.
After becoming 2016 Writer Of The Year by Diversity magazine, Alison Clarke decided that she wanted to be interviewed by the Founded of the Hybrid Nation. Angel Ramon Medina has gladly taken the assignment of the first ever interview with the Hybrid Nation in what should be the first of many. So to check the interview out and find out more about this kind-hearted author, click here!
Read this interesting blog post where the leader of the Nation discusses his biggest pet peeves that he faces as an author and leader of the hybrid nation. By the way he was challenged by fellow member Bernard Jan. For the post, click here!
Writing a book blurb is never an easy thing and one that is well written is even harder. However, without a well-written blurb, you won't grab the attention of potential readers. See how you can write a compelling book blurb in five easy steps or at least give yourself a fighting chance out in the cutthroat world of trying to get your book read. Click here to read the article in full. Disclaimer: This is just an opinion of one author, you can take the article any which way you want to take it.
Get a sneak peek of Angel Ramon Medina's book, Janus: The Devil's Election. It's a political thriller based on the 2016 election mixed with elements of the 007 world. Can trump repeat history or will a criminal syndicate named Janus try to start his own New World Order? Click here for the preview!
Televisa: A Mexican Crime Syndicate Exposed by: angel ramon medina @puertorico05971
read on, as Angel Ramon Medina digs even deeper into Televisa's corrupt, unethical and murderous past. This is the second in the series of investigative reports on Televisa, and shows angels commitment to holding this, and other central american multinationals, accountable to the people they are trying to destroy. Click Here for full article.
Grant a fellow member of the nation has won the McGrath House Indie Book Award for fiction- paranormal. So here's a post tipping out hats! Click here!
The New Trailer for Angel Ramon Medina's third book, Revenge of the gloobas is now out for the world to see it!!!
Authors and readers might want to pay attention to this extremely important blog post where Hybrid Nation members, Angel Ramon Medina and Grant Leishman try to figure out: "Where have our readers gone"? While Grant does have some great points in his post, Angel feels there's more to the puzzle and the media has a big hand in it! So it's time to put those video game controllers and pick up a damn book! Click Here for the full article!
Book Review of the short story: The Ashtray By Benjamin Munday. This short story claims to be an award-winning story. Does the story lives up to its claim, Angel Ramon Medina reviews "The Ashtray" and gives his thoughts. Click Here to read the review.
This is the one the L.A. Times were gushing about, but could not legally publish!
But thanks to Benjamin's stubbornness and persistence, we're still able to check this incredible gonzo piece.
Read what life is like from the point of view of an ex-L.A. gang member turned fugitive assassin. This is a must read, one where Hybrid Nation member Benjamin Munday, risks life and limb to interview an escaped criminal, in order to learn the sinister machinations of L.A. Gang Culture and Mexican cartel operations.
To read this ground-breaking article, click here!
Check this short post out to see how important, although tricky, it is to make a good heel turn in books. Click Here to read.
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