The Etiquette of Being A Writer and A Review of Stoker and Barker's "Dracul"

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This week, I want to talk a little about etiquette in the writing world and how it is essentially one of the most important things you can keep in mind while you are working in the business. Believe it or not, this is a huge deal and can be crucial to your future success.

The rules of etiquette are easy to follow.

Don't be a jerk.Treat people fairly.Don’t be pushy and mean.On social media, please read the rules and follow them.Don't get into fights on social media. You will never come out on the winning end anyway. Relish those moments when people reach back. Even if it isn’t to buy something. At least your voice was heard and that means something. It means, dear writer, that you have connected!

A review of Stoker and Barker's Dracul

I would argue that this is the book we have needed for years. For those of you have taken the time to get to know the Dracula mythos, you will know what I mean intuitively. And there is no better person to tell the story than Mr. Barker and Mr. Stoker. Dacre Stoker is the great grand nephew of Bram Stoker himself.

This story was taken directly from the annuals of the original work by Bram and would likely have been part of the original story no matter what.

Well written with characters you are going to find yourself thinking about while you are trying to sleep at night, this is a solid piece of work.

The story centers around young Bram and his siblings Matilda and Thornley. Central to the story is their nanny Ellen who is not only much beloved, but she also seems to harbor some secrets of her own. It is only later that we discover the true nature of those secrets and her connection to the darker world of Dracul.

The Dracula mythos is one of my favorites. Bram Stoker’s Dracula is undoubtedly one of my favorite books of all time. I can’t tell you how much it warms my hear to see this come out after all these years. Yes, it is a prequel, but it stays very true to the mythos and the story that became one of the most iconic characters in the world of horror.

If you loved the original story, as much as I do, then you need to read the book that lays it out where it all began. Check it out here! https://www.amazon.com/Dracul-Dacre-Stoker-ebook/dp/B079WNXNXS 

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