title: Dynamic Story Creation in Plain English: Drake's Brutal Writing Advice (Volume 1)
author:  Maxwell Alexander Drake 
description: Drake wrote his first novel nearly thirty years ago when he was twelve. A lovely piece of fiction titled The Warlord's Dust. While the world will never see this work (it was, after all, written by a twelve-year-old), the love of storytelling never left him. He's been professionally writing for about ten years, working for both large and small companies. He's done everything from being the Lead Fiction Writer for a massive video game from Sony titled EverQuest Next, all the way down to self-publishing some of his own work. He's worked as a novelist, graphic novelist, been a playwright for movies, TV, and stage, as well as being a tie-in writer for both the video and table-top gaming markets. Always one of the highest-rated presenters, Drake has been teaching creative writing classes at the biggest events in the U.S. since 2009 at fan conventions, book festivals, writers conferences, as well as locally for the Clark County Library District.
zlib_text: Praise for the novels of
  HEATHER GRAHAM
  writing as
  SHANNON DRAKE
  “Drake constructs a well-drawn plot and provides plenty of sexual tension and romantic encounters as well as exotic scenery.”
  —Publishers Weekly on The Pirate Bride
  “Bestselling author Drake…keeps Ally’s relationship with her aunts and godparents playful, forming an intriguing contrast with the grim progress of the murder probe,
  while satisfying romantic progress and rising suspense keep the book running on all cylinders.”
  —Publishers Weekly on Beguiled
  “Drake is an expert storyteller who keeps the reader enthralled with a fast-paced story peopled with wonderful characters.”
  —RT Book Reviews on Reckless
  “[Shannon Drake] captures readers’ hearts with her own special brand of magic.”
  —Affaire de Coeur on No Other Woman
  “Bringing back the terrific heroes and heroines from her previous titles, Drake gives The Awakening an extra-special touch. Her expert craftsmanship and true mastery of
  the eerie shine through!”
  —RT Book Revi