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Shane Millar
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom (the)
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, New Adult, Advice & How To, Writing & Publishing
Skills: Press/Media Interview, Reading/Literary Event, Speaking Engagement/Lecture, Writing Workshop
Shane Millar is a Fictionary Certified Story Coach and the author of the Write Better Fiction craft guides. He is also the author of the Myth & Magic urban fantasy thriller series (writing as S. W. Millar).
Shane holds a BA in journalism and is a member of The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.
He has taken too many writing courses to count and enjoys reading as much as possible. Shane is obsessed with five things: the writing craft, mythology, personal development, food, and martial arts movies.
Shane Millar's books
The Witch's Revenge: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Myth & Magic, Book 1)
Henry’s world is about to change…
In more ways than one.
Why did he go to that nightclub? What did Razor do to that woman? Why have his parents been lying to him?
Henry just wants to get on with his Master’s degree, write a novel, and live a normal life. That’s never going to happen now. He knows the truth. Henry is a witch. He can do magic. Not the rabbits out of top hats kind, either.
When Razor shows up to make sure Henry keeps his mouth shut, he has no idea what he’s about to get into, or the tragedy that’s about to unfold.
A life-changing event that will propel him into a hidden magical society…
…and all the dangers it holds.
What Razor did to that girl is the tip of a massive iceberg, and Henry is about to learn that the hard way.
Will it get him killed?
You’ll come for the spell-casting, but stay because everyone loves twists and turns.
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The Thief's Magic: An Urban Fantasy Prequel Short Story (Myth & Magic, Book 0.5)
Geek is on a mission…
To save his mother from herself.
Can he get the money he needs to help with her witch-bane addiction?
He hates where they’ve ended up. The crappy flat they live in, saving every penny, robbing to make ends meet.
When he steals a priceless Fabergé egg from a notorious gangland witch, Geek is going to learn that desperate times call for desperate measures.
Will he survive?
You’ll come for the magic, but stay because everyone loves an underdog.
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The Coven's Executioner: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Myth & Magic, Book 2)
Henry knows one thing…
He is the best damn Executioner at COVEN.
Right?
He has never screwed up, never failed a mission, and he is always top of his game. The evidence stacks up.
Why does he feel like something is about to go wrong?
When his boss sends him to retrieve the Cursed Crown of King Arthur and assassinate its current owner, Henry soon realises he has a lot to learn. He is in over his head, and doesn’t know how to reclaim solid ground.
Will this assignment be his last?
You’ll come for the fantasy action, but stay because everyone loves a shocking twist.
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The Fury's Vengeance: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Myth & Magic, Book 3) [Novelette]
Tally needs something…
Revenge.
How much will she sacrifice to get it?
Maria was her best friend, and the love of her life… until someone murdered her.
When Tally learns the tragic news, something inside her changes, and she has no idea how to stop it.
Does she really want to?
She can’t answer that.
Will this be the end of everything Tally is?
You’ll come for the snarky banter, but stay because everyone loves a conflicted anti-hero.
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The Write Better Fiction Key Beats: Nine Essential Story Signposts Cheat Sheet
Want to learn the Key Beats of story structure?
If you’ve read a ton of novels, you're trying to write your own, and you've recognised there's a secret code to telling fantastic stories... then you're on to something my writerly friend! This handy cheat sheet provides a basic introduction to that secret code.
This cheat sheet shows you The Nine Essential Write Better Fiction Story Beats:
Act 1 - The Everyday World:
- The Invisible Question
- The Grenade
- The Impossible Choice
Act 2 - The Strange World:
- The Distant Villain
- The Game-Changing Midpoint
- The Near Villain
Act 3 - The Balanced World:
- The Tragedy
- The Showdown
- The Protagonist's Mirror
Each beat has some questions you can ask yourself to help you develop the skeleton of a compelling story.
Happy writing!
The Demon's Shadow: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Myth & Magic, Book 4)
Christian’s life is about to change…
All because of a knock at the door.
Where has his brother been all this time?
John has been missing for years, but Christian never gave up hope. Now he is back. Christian should be thrilled… but John seems different.
Why does he feel like John is lying to him?
When his boss sends him on an undercover case to stop a Supernatural Organised Crime Group from summoning a demon, Christian soon realises that there are creatures far more powerful than him in the world.
Will Christian make it out alive?
You’ll come for the witch vs. demon showdown, but stay because everyone loves a flawed hero.
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How to Write Brilliant Beginnings: Crafting Your Novel's Opening Chapters Made Easy (Write Better Fiction, Book 1)
Dear writer—page ten is too late!
We live in a crazy-busy world, and readers will bin your book if you don’t hook them on page one. You might have written the greatest story of all time, but nobody will read it if you don’t have a Brilliant Beginning!
Whether you’re new to writing, or an experienced author with several novels under your belt, this book can help you.
In How to Write Brilliant Beginnings, you’ll discover:
- How to construct an opening sentence readers can’t resist
- Why you need to create a page-worthy main character readers can relate to
- How to breathe life into a realistic villain
- Why tension and conflict are non-negotiable for sensational starts
- How to deploy a literary grenade with devastating effect
- And more…
With a little intention, and the right skills, you can craft attention grabbing opening chapters that compel readers to keep reading.
Get your copy now, and learn how to write brilliant beginnings!