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Arthur McMahon is an independent author of fiction and non-fiction, publisher, and host of the Paracosms podcast.
Arthur’s passion for writing began as a child when he found that he preferred writing essays to taking exams. Having graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Arthur enjoys recording the world which surrounds him. His backpacking journeys and other escapades have been recorded in numerous articles and in his own published trail journal, Adventure and The Pacific Crest Trail.
Fiction never loosens its hold on Arthur’s thoughts, especially the realms of science fiction and fantasy. Frostarc is Arthur’s debut novel, and his Silhouette novellas are set in the same space-pioneering universe. Reviews have praised Arthur for his suspenseful writing and exciting action.
As a self-proclaimed nomad and traveler, Arthur will always have new stories to tell. His latest works can be found in print or as ebooks on Amazon. You can stay up to date on Arthur McMahon’s latest projects at ArthurMcMahon.com or follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
2017-07-03 10:04
eSports is an untapped well of creativity and storytelling. The competitive gaming scene is growing at an exponential rate, so where are the stories? Video games have been the subject of cou… Read More
2017-06-12 09:39
Some authors live to write, and some write to live. Others fall somewhere in between, and a few just seem to fall into it. Mark Twain, author of multiple Great American Novels such as The Ad… Read More
2017-06-08 21:13
The book marketing experts at This is Writing have helped me promote my Shadow Assassin books for free, and they can do the same for you. With a little bit of work on your part, you can prom… Read More
2017-06-01 13:25
Deceit of Humanity: Shadow Assassin Book Two is now available for purchase on Amazon. You can grab it now as an ebook, audiobook, or paperback. Multiple alien factions have a stake in… Read More
2017-05-30 11:56
The monomyth, now more popularly known as the Hero’s Journey, is a common structural pattern that serves as the foundation for countless stories. It has been a basic form of storytelli… Read More
2017-05-17 17:24
Fandango has given me a wonderful opportunity to give you, my awesome fans, some $25 Fandango gift cards. All you have to do is enter your email address below, or follow this link to the big… Read More
2017-05-15 11:44
Ever since Game of Thrones was published in 1996, fans of George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series have ceaselessly asked “Hey Georgie boy, Georgie from the block. Mr. R… Read More
2017-05-01 15:52
In celebration of the upcoming release of Deceit of Humanity, the second book in my Shadow Assassin series, I am giving you a quick look into my own imaginary universe and creative proc… Read More
2017-04-26 18:40
My Silhouette novella has been rebranded to Vengeance of Humanity: Shadow Assassin Book One. The new look and title better reflect the content of the book, and solidify the novella as the fi… Read More
2017-04-17 11:57
H.R. Giger is the father of the Xenomorph. We call it an alien, we call it a monster, but to Giger his creation was beautiful, no matter how many people it raped and killed. Known for i… Read More
2017-04-03 11:15
I was never invited to Hogwarts. In this episode I offer you the Wizarding World as seen from an outsider’s perspective. This is a muggle’s story. Full Transcript Hey everyone. Y… Read More
2017-03-20 11:04
Masamune Shirow’s Ghost in the Shell franchise can be summed up in two words: fear and philosophy. The story became a success because it mirrored real American fears during a time… Read More
2017-03-06 12:56
Discworld is perhaps the quintessential example of worldbuilding. Decades of imagination by the late author Terry Pratchett went into creating a land so rich with depth that it has… Read More
2017-02-20 13:23
The Legend of Zelda has used the fairytale formula to create memorable settings and characters that will stick in our memories for ages to come, but it has also added a new layer of complexi… Read More
2017-02-02 17:19
AMC says that the Walking Dead franchise has the potential to last as long as Star Trek has. I have an issue with that. In comparing the Walking Dead’s decade of success to the… Read More
2017-01-23 13:30
The Marvel Cinematic Universe highlights its heroes and neglects its villains. Why is this? Marvel has a history of creating complex comic book villains with rich character depth, but the MC… Read More
2017-01-10 17:54
J.R.R. Tolkien did not write his books for you or for me. Middle-earth was a personal project, firstly created for himself and his family. Tolkien originally wrote The Hobbit as a story for… Read More
2016-11-14 18:26
As the title suggests, here is a quick look at my current projects. Silhouette: Episode #2 Following the events of my first Silhouette novella, the plucky little death from the shadows is in… Read More
2016-10-13 15:35
My fast-paced science fiction novella Silhouette is now available as an audiobook at Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It has been a great pleasure to work with my producer Zehra Jane Naqvi and I… Read More
2016-09-30 16:19
Self-censorship limits creativity, but not all artists are aware of their own. Are you? After listening to a podcast by Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn with guest author Steven Pressfield I… Read More
2016-09-23 18:09
Chaos is the nature of all things. Balance is the will of all things. Where darkness spreads, so must the light. Let’s first look at this literally and through our own eyes. The… Read More
2016-08-05 20:58
What an author reads often influences their own writing. Here are a few of the current books on my coffee table. Armada by Ernest Cline Cline’s Ready Player One has been showing… Read More
2016-07-22 20:25
Science fiction and poetry may not be two literary labels you often see put together, but when combined they can create something out of this world. Wikipedia defines science fiction poetry… Read More
2016-07-16 14:23
Silhouette, my latest scifi thriller novella, is now for sale on Amazon and CreateSpace. Purchase the ebook for only $2.99 and pick up the print edition for $6.99! So very excited for this m… Read More
2016-07-13 16:15
Silhouette will be released on Saturday the 16th and you can pre-order the novella right now on Amazon. Below is a preview of the book. I hope you enjoy it. Prologue “We… Read More
2016-07-02 15:02
eSports is an untapped well of creativity and storytelling. The competitive gaming scene is growing at an exponential rate, so where are the stories? Video games have been the subject of cou… Read More
2016-06-27 18:26
My grand plans to hike a 300 mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail have been stalled by snow, but I still had an adventure. My father and I were dropped off at Oregon’s Crater Lake w… Read More
2016-06-16 15:38
Frostarc has been re-released as an updated second edition with a new cover design and a refined manuscript. Frostarc is my debut novel and was originally published over four years ago. Duri… Read More
2016-06-08 18:01
Silhouette, my upcoming novella, is now available to pre-order for your Kindle devices. Pre-purchase for $2.99 and the ebook will be automatically delivered to your Kindle device on release… Read More
2016-05-20 20:24
Download Adventure and The Pacific Crest Trail ebook for free now through Tuesday May 24th. Get it for your Kindle device today! Discover the highs and lows of backpacking the Pacific Crest… Read More
2016-05-13 18:06
Near the end of June I am planning a three week backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail from Oregon’s Crater Lake to California’s Mt. Shasta, but before I jump into that adve… Read More
2016-05-05 20:44
As I approach the publication date of my upcoming novella, Silhouette, I have come to realize the struggle of labeling my story. Genres and categories are critical tools in this age of Amazo… Read More
2016-04-23 17:17
Earth’s resources are finite, as is our sun, and so we must evolve to survive these eventualities. But are we willing to do what is necessary? In this TED video, How Humans Could Evolv… Read More
2016-03-11 18:15
Adventure and The Pacific Crest Trail is now available for purchase in print and as an ebook for your iPad and Kindle devices. Hardcover print edition $250 A large format, 358 page coff… Read More
2016-03-10 20:22
Going south of Marathon brought us to a world we had never yet seen. After passing through some border patrol checkpoints we entered Big Bend National Park, named for the ‘big bend&rsq&hell…Read More
2016-03-10 15:36
Little did we know that we were driving into a massive thunder booming, tornado flailing, gulf storm. As we drove down toward New Orleans we were hit with blindingly powerful rain. We’… Read More
2016-03-09 18:28
Leaving Albuquerque, we continued on down Highway 40 towards Tucumcari. Route 66 spectacles still within our sights, we hopped off the main highway and got another good look abandoned rest s… Read More
2016-03-08 15:38
Arizona continued The radio stations in Arizona were littered with Eagles songs. Was it perhaps because we were approaching Winslow, Arizona? It was a small town. There weren’t many co… Read More
2016-03-07 15:20
In the morning we left California behind and drove off into Arizonaland along old Route 66. Arizona Little did we know that we would be climbing so high in elevation on our way up to the Gra… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Book marketer Lynn Serafin of Spirit Authors has laid out a detailed breakdown on how to make your self-published book look professional to marketers, potential buyers, and readers alike. I… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or grab a holiday gift for a fellow writer, there are a few exceptional deals in these next few days you should take advantage of. Wa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I am excited to announce the creation of my business, Bald Crow Publishing. As an independent author I had published my own works under the ‘make believe’ company, Bald Crow Publ… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
2006-06-07 11:16
Boatswain H.L.V. Ale — American Strong Ale — Minhas Craft Brewery — Monroe, WI, USA A cheap bomber bottle from the local Trader Joe’s. What could go wrong? I’ve… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Pleasanton, CA, USA Loitering on a quaint downtown main street while being poured various beers and fed homemade snacks inside boutiques, antique shops, and cowboy stores? Sign me up. I foun… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Gold Rush Coffee – Eureka, CA, USA I go on a lot of road trips, and every time I drive along the Northern California coast I make a pit stop at Gold Rush Coffee in Eureka. And this tri… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Starbucks Casi Cielo 2013 Guatemala Casi Cielo has been a seasonal customer and employee favorite at Starbucks for years. Casi Cielo is a well-balanced Latin American coffee which has gone t… Read More
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