Dane Clark Collins

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About Dane Clark Collins
Dane Clark Collins is a writer of fantasy, science fiction, and the occasional nonfiction currently living in the Greater Philadelphia area. He is a lifelong student of philosophy, physics, and all manner of strange and esoteric nonsense, and brings all of this background into his writing.
Dane has been a musician since he was given his first guitar at the age of 10, and some of his work can be found on his web site. He finds his own music quite enjoyable, as he is very narcissistic.
Besides that, he enjoys sushi, has three spoiled dogs, builds his own web sites, reads for two out of three hours of the day, plans to open a dog shelter, and many other things that his readers are dying to know.
Follow Dane at his website and social media:
Website:
www.daneclarkcollins.com
Goodreads:
www.goodreads.com/danecollins
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/dane_collins
Dane has been a musician since he was given his first guitar at the age of 10, and some of his work can be found on his web site. He finds his own music quite enjoyable, as he is very narcissistic.
Besides that, he enjoys sushi, has three spoiled dogs, builds his own web sites, reads for two out of three hours of the day, plans to open a dog shelter, and many other things that his readers are dying to know.
Follow Dane at his website and social media:
Website:
www.daneclarkcollins.com
Goodreads:
www.goodreads.com/danecollins
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/dane_collins
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Blog postA decade ago, I worked on an imaginary soundtrack to an imaginary movie, set in a decimated jungle populated now by nothing but blackened boles, as far as the eye can see.
A lone inhabitant wanders aimlessly through this wasteland. He is searching, but for nothing in particular…anything to break the monotony of this endless tract of moldering stumps.
Terror strikes as the man hears the sound of predators calling to one another, but cannot make out a direction. He had not known5 years ago Read more -
Blog postE. R. Eddison’s The Worm Ouroboros makes me wish I could be a novelist in 1922. This was a time, apparently, when one could publish a strange fantasy book written entirely in sixteenth century English, and people would want to read it. This book influenced many fantasy writers to come, including Tolkien, and it’s easy to see why.
Many have criticized the difficulty of the language, and The Worm Ouroboros certainly required more time per page than most narrative fiction. Speed reading5 years ago Read more -
Blog post“Out with it,” barked the wizened old dwarf. Erl’s leather face shifted into a smile and he slapped Gartnor on the back with a stinging but friendly force. “The faster you ’splain what you want, the faster we can guzzle that pitcher.”
“I…uh…I’m not here to drink. I just…”
“Not here to drink, he says,” announced Erl to the raucous score of dwarves occupying the tavern. As hands wiped foam from ale-stained beards, their eyes turned suspiciously to Gartnor. “Not here to drink! Bw5 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis story has been bouncing around my mind for years, but two Octobers ago, inspired by the anticipation of Halloween, I finally put words down. Now, the story is published.
Description A story of personal transformation gone terribly wrong.
Five friends stare at five golden chalices filled with mysterious elixirs. As they prepare to drink, they do not know what to expect, but they know that everything will be different—and in this world, different can only mean better.
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Blog postI’m pleased to announce that I have a new short story up on both SagaBorn.com and Amazon. It is available in all major ebook formats for free at SagaBorn.com, or if you’d like to read it on your Kindle, you can get it for $0.99 on Amazon.
Book description A terrifying fantasy story from Dane Clark Collins, author of Crossroads of the Never.
Long after disappearing on a quest to chase his hallucinatory visions, Dreisin has resurfaced with a story stretching twelve hundred years5 years ago Read more -
Blog postRecently, I spoke on a panel with several other authors where we attempted to dissect the process of creating antagonists with depth. At one point, as I spoke about the word “evil,” a fellow writer in the audience became so severely offended that she grew visibly agitated, began mumbling expletives, then stormed out of the room in protest.
What did I say that was so offensive? I’ll try to paraphrase.
An audience member had asked how we would define evil, and a part of my respo5 years ago Read more -
Blog postThanks to the support from fans of SagaBorn, The Dead Gulch has been funded, and has reached a special funding goal to include a short story written by me.
What is The Dead Gulch? The Dead Gulch is a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game-compatible role playing adventure designed for 4 to 6 characters of 2nd level. This adventure is part 2 of the Ferryport Adventures: Return of the Fey adventure path, set in the Westlands of the dark continent of Atheles.
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Blog postHere is the first man whose art I feared. Actually, that’s not entirely true…there had been a few horror novels with covers that made me afraid, but that had been a surface fear. The dread conjured by a Frazetta painting was something deeper; it was visceral. His work was the first to transport me to a mythical world—an ancient and primitive world, where the terror of the unknown lurked in every shadow, dangerous even for the mightiest of men.
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Blog postI just returned from MidSouthCon 33, where I was invited to be an author guest. Here is my experience from the show.
I’d like to start by thanking MidSouthCon for having me as a guest. This was my first MidSouthCon, and I felt I was treated quite well by the staff. The show was well-done, and aside from a couple of small hickups, everything went smoothly. I was able to meet fans of SagaBorn, meet other authors, form a couple of potential new partnerships, and get my book into the hand6 years ago Read more -
Blog postMidSouthCon is Memphis is Dane’s first stop to promote his new book, Crossroads of the Never: Book 1. Don’t miss him on his panels.
MidSouthCon is March 20-22, 2015 in Memphis, TN. Most of the crew from Lone Wanderer Entertainment will be in attendance as author and artist guests, including myself.
This will be my first stop for promoting my new book, Crossroads of the Never: Book 1, which has just become available in both paperback and Kindle eBook formats through Sagaborn.co6 years ago Read more -
Blog postThe first book in The Crossroads of the Never saga is now available in both paperback and Kindle eBook. Purchase through Sagaborn.com or Amazon.
Order your copy now… I’m happy to announce that Crossroads of the Never: Book 1, my first book of fiction set in Atheles, is now available on both paperback and ebook through Sagaborn.com and Amazon.
Click here to purchase the paperback through Sagaborn.com.
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Blog postThe first book in the Crossroads of the Never saga is coming soon. The cover art by Michael Bielaczyc has just been unveiled!
And so it begins… The first book in the new series, the Crossroads of the Never, has been completed. It is at the printer and the first proof is in the works. The book will become availabe in print as soon as it is ready.
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I’d like to thank Michael Bielaczyc for his hel6 years ago Read more -
Blog postI’m of the opinion that human beings are bolstered by positive beliefs.
I’m also of the opinion that dogmatically held beliefs that attempt to cover all of reality are the greatest contributor to human suffering.
So how do I reconcile these two positions? I attempt to find belief systems that are useful to my situation, but I keep those beliefs loose and flexible enough to change in response to my circumstances. It’s a difficult balance, but possible.
One belief system6 years ago Read more -
Blog postThe unboxing of a new Damien 6 guitar by Schecter with a Sustainiac pickup has led to inspiration for new music.
Let’s start with why this guitar is a great instrument, particularly for someone who likes to make a great variety of sounds…
Sustainiac pickup In the neck position is a Sustainiac pickup. Those switches you see near the tremolo do two things: switch the sustain on and off and switch that sustain between three varieties: standard, harmonic, and mixed.
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Blog postI attended Jordancon 6 (2014), the annual convention honoring the work of Robert Jordan (along, now, with other works of fantasy fiction). I had a panel to discuss the world of Uteria and we threw an incredibly fun launch party for the new book, The Elves of Uteria.
Here are a few tl;dr highlights: Larry Elmore interpretive danced with Michael Bielaczyc. Did I mention Larry Elmore was there? I was able to hang out with him a bit. The Elves of Uteria launch party was a huge success. Many p7 years ago Read more -
Blog postCome visit me at the 6th annual Jordancon on April 11-13. The event will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell.
I will be joining Michael Bielaczyc of Aradani Studios/Aradani Costumes for the launch of our new book, The Elves of Uteria. We will be throwing a launch party that spans two suites and will offer free booze, because Mike knows how to throw a party!
The book was cowritten by both Dane and Michael, and features Michael’s incredible paint work on the cover.
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Blog postNew I Am the Phantom tracks include Daily Progress and Gypsy Vagabond, two mellow songs guaranteed to turn your mind to gelatinous ooze.
I Am The Phantom is an extremely experimental hip hop (of sorts) collaboration between myself, Squaw Music (Daniel Labrache), and Ryan Dennler.
Listen to the album here
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Blog postThis is one of three videos from the Transient Revival piece, featuring animation by Michael Bielaczyc and music by Dane Clark Collins.
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Blog postWatch a brilliant animation created by Michael Bielaczyc, using the song Curtains by Dane Clark Collins.
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Blog postRenowned fantasy artist Mike Bielaczyc (Aradani Studios, Dragonlance) recently invited me to participate in the creation of an art exhibit of ambitious magnitude. My part was to create a soundscape that would enhance the atmosphere of an already dark and eerie exploration into the experience of belief, awakening, fate, and free will.
The opening was tremendous, and we would like to thank everyone who made it out. I saw close friends, old acquaintances, people I haven’t seen in over a14 years ago Read more -
Blog postMichael Bielaczyc has created an ambitious work of art which will be on display on the 10th, and it is accompanied by sounds so beautifully ugly that I have to be there to hear them.
I don’t know exactly what dates yet, and will post them when I know exactly, but I’ll be in Nashville the weekend of November 10th.
Mike’s project is going to be a sight to behold, and I insist that everyone I know, even if you live in Sweden (you know who you are) make it out to help bear witness14 years ago Read more
Titles By Dane Clark Collins
The Fifth Chalice (The Dream Sequence Book 1)
Jan 23, 2016
$0.99
From Dane Clark Collins comes a horrifying story of personal transformation gone terribly wrong.
Five friends stare at five golden chalices filled with mysterious elixirs. As they prepare to drink, they do not know what to expect, but they know that everything will be different—and in this world, different can only mean better.
Stan is the last to drink, and after watching his friends change, he refuses to drink from the fifth chalice. As his worst nightmares form before his eyes, he knows he must escape from his friends before he suffers their horrific fate.
Five friends stare at five golden chalices filled with mysterious elixirs. As they prepare to drink, they do not know what to expect, but they know that everything will be different—and in this world, different can only mean better.
Stan is the last to drink, and after watching his friends change, he refuses to drink from the fifth chalice. As his worst nightmares form before his eyes, he knows he must escape from his friends before he suffers their horrific fate.
Rosaga and the Man with Two Faces
Jan 9, 2016
$0.99
A terrifying horror fantasy story from Dane Clark Collins, author of Crossroads of the Never.
Long after disappearing on a quest to chase his hallucinatory visions, Dreisin has resurfaced with a story stretching twelve hundred years into the past: a chilling tale of dark magic, cursed love, and a fate far worse than death. This is the tale of Rosaga and the man with two faces.
Long after disappearing on a quest to chase his hallucinatory visions, Dreisin has resurfaced with a story stretching twelve hundred years into the past: a chilling tale of dark magic, cursed love, and a fate far worse than death. This is the tale of Rosaga and the man with two faces.
The Crossroads of the Never: Book 1
Mar 4, 2015
$0.99
From the back book cover:
For Toryn Ninefingers, this is almost like any other night, entertaining a rowdy crowd with song and story. But tonight, he has a special purpose in the telling of his tale, and reveals a shocking personal story that he has never told an audience before. With its telling, the world of Uteria may never be the same again.
This is the first book in the Crossroads of the Never saga, a series spanning thousands of years, shedding light on the dark and disturbing mysteries of the world of Uteria—a world besieged by the passing of a dark age, the continuing echoes of its violent history, and the recent incursion of creatures long since forgotten.
For Toryn Ninefingers, this is almost like any other night, entertaining a rowdy crowd with song and story. But tonight, he has a special purpose in the telling of his tale, and reveals a shocking personal story that he has never told an audience before. With its telling, the world of Uteria may never be the same again.
This is the first book in the Crossroads of the Never saga, a series spanning thousands of years, shedding light on the dark and disturbing mysteries of the world of Uteria—a world besieged by the passing of a dark age, the continuing echoes of its violent history, and the recent incursion of creatures long since forgotten.
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