Matt Digman and Ryan RoddyThe first installment in an immersive new space opera series combining the epic scale of the original Star Wars trilogy and the ensemble-cast adventure of Firefly in a world where alien technologies, hidden magic, and ancient evils push the limits of reality itself.
Beyond the edge of known space, the Frontier awaits four souls...
Fall Arden, freelance Ranger for hire, wields an unbreakable sword and a mechanized bow. Low on funds, he's taken a job on a dangerous expedition, one that promises a hefty reward. But danger lurks in the Frontier, a fact his employer refuses to acknowledge.
Ban Morgan is the leader of an Alidian marine squad, fighting to regain his honor. But the man who ruined him, heir to a powerful house, stands in his way. As he prepares for the orbital assault on an enemy installation, he draws strength from the words of an ancient knight's order, one he dreamt of joining before he lost his way.
Tieger of Westmarch, Malleus Maleficarum and primary enforcer of the Elcosian faith, hunts down the arcanist witches wherever they may flee. Using the mighty gifts of his god, Elcos, and a technologically advanced ship predating the dawn of history, he scours the stars for his prey, burning a path to their hidden world.
Sidna Orin, a mercurial young arcanist, searches for the power to save her people. In a lost temple on a forgotten world, she's closer than ever to finding what she seeks. Able to harness the dual forces of fire and lightning, she won't let anything, or anyone, stand in her way.
Forced together by fate on paths that collide in chaos, they must fight to survive in a galaxy on the brink of war. As their stories interweave in love and hate, redemption and revenge, one threat will eclipse their greatest fears: a being of utter darkness and its imminent return...
THE DARK THAT DWELLS: a thrilling debut that blends science fiction and fantasy, essential for readers craving a robust, character-driven saga set against the backdrop of an expansive universe with deep world-building at its core.
The Dark That Dwells by Matt Digman & Ryan Roddy Trailer by Hampton Road Studios
The Dark That Dwells by Matt Digman & Ryan Roddy | Official Book TrailerMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2020-06-10 | The first installment in an immersive new space opera series combining the epic scale of the original Star Wars trilogy and the ensemble-cast adventure of Firefly in a world where alien technologies, hidden magic, and ancient evils push the limits of reality itself.
Beyond the edge of known space, the Frontier awaits four souls...
Fall Arden, freelance Ranger for hire, wields an unbreakable sword and a mechanized bow. Low on funds, he's taken a job on a dangerous expedition, one that promises a hefty reward. But danger lurks in the Frontier, a fact his employer refuses to acknowledge.
Ban Morgan is the leader of an Alidian marine squad, fighting to regain his honor. But the man who ruined him, heir to a powerful house, stands in his way. As he prepares for the orbital assault on an enemy installation, he draws strength from the words of an ancient knight's order, one he dreamt of joining before he lost his way.
Tieger of Westmarch, Malleus Maleficarum and primary enforcer of the Elcosian faith, hunts down the arcanist witches wherever they may flee. Using the mighty gifts of his god, Elcos, and a technologically advanced ship predating the dawn of history, he scours the stars for his prey, burning a path to their hidden world.
Sidna Orin, a mercurial young arcanist, searches for the power to save her people. In a lost temple on a forgotten world, she's closer than ever to finding what she seeks. Able to harness the dual forces of fire and lightning, she won't let anything, or anyone, stand in her way.
Forced together by fate on paths that collide in chaos, they must fight to survive in a galaxy on the brink of war. As their stories interweave in love and hate, redemption and revenge, one threat will eclipse their greatest fears: a being of utter darkness and its imminent return...
THE DARK THAT DWELLS: a thrilling debut that blends science fiction and fantasy, essential for readers craving a robust, character-driven saga set against the backdrop of an expansive universe with deep world-building at its core.
The Dark That Dwells by Matt Digman & Ryan Roddy Trailer by Hampton Road StudiosThe Dark That Dwells • Debut Year | THANK YOU, READERS!Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-08-09 | • • THANK YOU • •
On July 10th we celebrated the one-year anniversary of the publication of our novel, THE DARK THAT DWELLS. It’s been an incredible debut year for us because of all of YOU who have taken the time to read, share, and review The Dark That Dwells.
We wanted to thank you all for the part you’ve each individually played in making this such a memorable and rewarding time for us. We’ve loved sharing these characters and their stories with you thus far, and we cannot wait to continue to do so for this series in the years to come.
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#writingcommunity #authortube #booktube #digmanandroddy #selfpublishing #indieauthorEDITING FOR SELF-PUBLISHING | Advice for Indie Authors on How to Edit Your Book for Self PublishingMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-07-14 | • • EDITING IN SELF-PUBLISHING • •
Hey y’all and welcome back to our self-publishing series, where we’re sharing all the ins, outs, tips, and tricks we discovered as we navigated this process on our journey to becoming indie authors with the publication of our debut novel, THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
If this is your first visit to our channel, hi! We’re Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy, authors of the epic sci-fi/fantasy space opera novel THE DARK THAT DWELLS and creators of the series DOCTORING THE BOOKS, where we share firsthand knowledge and experience from our day jobs as pediatric emergency medicine physicians to help fellow writers craft realistic injuries and illnesses in their fiction.
Today we’re sharing everything we’ve learned about EDITING your novel for self-publication!
00:00 Introduction 00:47 The Importance of Editing 02:14 Types of Editing 05:24 Hiring an Editor 06:16 The Cost of Professional Editing 07:24 Our Editing Process 10:01 Lessons Learned 10:56 Wrap Up
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#writingtips #writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube #booktube #digmanandroddy #selfpublishing #indieauthorDOCTORING THE BOOKS Fast Facts: ASTHMA | Author Advice - Tips for Writing Asthma in FictionMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-06-10 | • • DOCTORING THE BOOKS: FAST FACTS - ASTHMA • •
Hello fellow writers, readers, and aficionados of YouTube content! We’re Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy, authors of the epic sci-fi/fantasy space opera novel THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
We hope you’ve been following along with our main series, DOCTORING THE BOOKS, where our goal is to pass along useful information from our jobs as pediatric ER docs to help fellow authors write their characters’ injuries and illnesses as realistically as possible.
In this companion series, we’re focusing in on a single subject and quickly covering it in a rapid-fire manner to complement the topics we explore more in-depth in episodes of Doctoring the Books.
In today’s episode, we’re covering ASTHMA!
WARNING: May contain images and/or descriptions of medical conditions and symptoms that some viewers may find graphic. Viewer discretion advised.
00:00 Introduction 00:40 The Asthma Trope 01:25 What is Asthma 02:46 Asthma Triggers & Treatment 04:56 Asthma Fictional Vignette 06:17 Wrap Up
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This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this YouTube channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.
The views expressed within our videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the healthcare organizations for which we work. All opinions within are our own. Any medical cases mentioned for reference are hypothetical cases. Any conditions presented within this video are not representative of actual patients we have treated.
We do not endorse the use of the information provided within this video for causing bodily harm to any other person, animals, or other sentient beings. The content provided within this video is intended for informational purposes for writers only.
If you are in the midst of a personal crisis, help is available. Please speak to a counselor today by calling: 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-LIFENET.
#writingtips #writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube #booktube #digmanandroddy #booktubeSFFINTRO TO SELF-PUBLISHING | Advice for Indie Authors on Why to Self-Publish & How to Get StartedMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-04-16 | • • AN INTRO TO SELF-PUBLISHING • •
Finished your magnum opus and trying to decide which publishing path is right for you? Feeling confident in your choice to go the indie author route, but not sure where to start? Well, we’re here to offer some lessons learned and insights gained from our own journey. Welcome to the introductory episode of our self-publishing series, where we’ll cover every step of our process and share our own personal tips and tricks we discovered along the way.
If this is your first visit to our channel, welcome! We’re Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy, authors of the epic sci-fi/fantasy space opera novel THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
We’re also the creators of the series DOCTORING THE BOOKS, where we share firsthand knowledge and experience from our day jobs as pediatric emergency medicine physicians to help fellow writers craft realistic injuries and illnesses in their fiction!
Today, we’re going to cover the fundamental differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing and share the factors that influenced our personal decision to become indie authors!
00:00 Introduction 00:49 Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing 03:03 Why We Chose to Self-Publish 05:31 What to Expect from This Series 06:13 Wrap Up
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#writingtips #writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube #booktube #digmanandroddy #selfpublishing #indieauthorWORLDBUILDING - A WRITER’S GUIDE | 10 Essential Author Tips for Creating Your Fictional WorldMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-04-02 | • • TOP 10 WORLDBUILDLING TIPS • •
Looking to craft an epic world full of life, conflict, and mystery? Today, we’re breaking down our carefully curated concepts to keep in mind while creating your masterpiece.
If this is your first visit to our channel, welcome! We’re Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy, authors of the epic sci-fi/fantasy space opera novel THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
We’re also the creators of the series DOCTORING THE BOOKS, where we share firsthand knowledge and experience from our jobs as pediatric emergency medicine physicians to help fellow writers craft realistic injuries and illnesses in their fiction!
In today’s video, we’re discussing the fundamental writing topic of WORLDBUILDING.
But first, a word....
We don’t claim to speak with any unwarranted authority on this—or any—particular writing subject. As with all author related topics we cover on our channel, we share from the standpoint of our own personal experiences and what has—or hasn’t—worked for us. Worldbuilding is not only a part of the writing process we genuinely enjoy, but also something we’ve received positive feedback for in reviews of THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
Why do we mention this?
We know that AuthorTubers sometimes get a bad rap for not practicing in their own writing what they preach in their videos. As you may know, we launched our AuthorTube channel after publishing our first novel. As we work through today’s content, we’ll frequently reference THE DARK THAT DWELLS—not because we think that we created these principles or that our book is the pinnacle example of any given worldbuilding concept (though we do love our book and think you should *totally* read it!)… We tell you because we want you to know this list of tips is the culmination of practical application in our own writing, and we stand by them as having been what worked for us.
If you do read TDTD (and again, you *totally* should!) hopefully you’ll recognize these topics brought to life in our story and see that they might be of use to you as well. We know everyone’s process is variable, so if you end up finding our worldbuilding advice helpful, that’s fantastic!
Without further ado, we hope you enjoy our 10 essential worldbuilding tips!
00:00 Introduction 01:48 Tip #1 - Your Characters & the Worlds They Inhabit Are Inseparable 03:40 Tip #2 - Characters & Worlds Evolve Together 05:38 Tip #3 - Let the Real World Inspire You 07:55 Tip #4 - Contrast with the Real World 09:16 Tip #5 - Reveal Your World Organically 12:54 Tip #6 - Questions Maintain Interest 14:17 Tip #7 - Leave Some Questions Unanswered 16:45 Tip #8 - Roles of Magic, Science, & Religion in Everyday Life 18:33 Tip #9 - Don’t Forget the Mundane 19:53 Tip #10 - Worldbuilding Never Ends 20:45 Wrap Up
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#writingtips #writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube #booktube #digmanandroddyDOCTORING THE BOOKS Fast Facts: SPLINTS | Writing Advice for Authors - Tips for Fictional FracturesMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-03-18 | • • DOCTORING THE BOOKS: FAST FACTS - SPLINTS • •
Hello fellow writers, readers, and aficionados of YouTube content! We’re Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy, authors of the epic sci-fi/fantasy space opera novel THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
We hope you’ve been following along with our main series, DOCTORING THE BOOKS, where we share knowledge and know-how from our day jobs as pediatric emergency medicine physicians to help fellow writers craft realistic injuries and illnesses in their fiction.
In this companion series, we’re focusing in on a single topic and quickly covering it in a rapid-fire manner to complement the topics we cover more in-depth in episodes of Doctoring the Books.
In today’s episode, we’re covering the topic of SPLINTS!
WARNING: May contain images and/or descriptions of traumatic injuries that some viewers may find graphic. Viewer discretion advised.
00:00 Introduction 00:44 Splints vs. Cast 02:03 When to Splint 02:34 How to Splint 04:37 Splint Complications 04:55 Wrap Up
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This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this YouTube channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.
The views expressed within our videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the healthcare organizations for which we work. All opinions within are our own. Any medical cases mentioned for reference are hypothetical cases. Any conditions presented within this video are not representative of actual patients we have treated.
We do not endorse the use of the information provided within this video for causing bodily harm to any other person, animals, or other sentient beings. The content provided within this video is intended for informational purposes for writers only.
If you are in the midst of a personal crisis, help is available. Please speak to a counselor today by calling: 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-LIFENET.
#writingtips #writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube #booktube #digmanandroddy #booktubeSFFDOCTORING THE BOOKS: Paralytic Poisons | Writing Advice for Authors - How to Kill Your CharactersMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-03-13 | • • DOCTORING THE BOOKS - PARALYTICS • •
Hello fellow writers, readers, and aficionados of YouTube content! We’re Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy, authors of the epic space opera novel THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
If this is our first video you’ve seen, welcome! We created this series to share information we’ve learned as pediatric emergency medicine physicians to help fellow writers craft realistic injuries and illnesses in their fiction.
In today’s episode, we’re discussing a variety of naturally occurring paralytic poisons you can use to render your readers awestruck by your convincingly catatonic characters. This one is particularly jam-packed with information, so if the science makes your eyes glaze over, check out the timestamps below to skip to our vignettes for illustrations of ways to use each of the individual topics we’ve chosen to cover!
WARNING: May contain images and/or descriptions of traumatic poisonings that some viewers might find graphic. Viewer discretion advised. Furthermore, this information is intended for writing education purposes only; we do not endorse the use of any of the information contained herein in the harm of living persons or things.
Disclosure: This video and description may contain affiliate links. As Amazon Associates, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you! We only recommend products we have used and fully trust. Thank you for considering supporting us in this way!
• • DISCLAIMER • •
This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this YouTube channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.
The views expressed within our videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the healthcare organizations for which we work. All opinions within are our own. Any medical cases mentioned for reference are hypothetical cases. Any conditions presented within this video are not representative of actual patients we have treated.
We do not endorse the use of the information provided within this video for causing bodily harm to any other person, animals, or other sentient beings. The content provided within this video is intended for informational purposes for writers only.
If you are in the midst of a personal crisis, help is available. Please speak to a counselor today by calling: 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-LIFENET.
#writingtips #writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube #booktube #digmanandroddy #booktubeSFFGETTING IN THE WRITING MOOD | Author Tips to Beat Writers Block: Boost Creativity & ProductivityMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-02-19 | • • WRITER, MOOD THYSELF • •
Ah, the ever-intriguing, sometimes elusive WRITING MOOD! Let us help you get into that headspace so you can keep your creativity flowin’ and your productivity poppin’!
If this is your first visit to our channel, welcome! We’re Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy, authors of the epic sci-fi/fantasy space opera novel THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
We’re also the creators of the series DOCTORING THE BOOKS, where we share firsthand knowledge and experience from our jobs as pediatric emergency medicine doctors to help fellow writers make their fictional injuries and illnesses as realistic as possible!
Today we’re discussing the writing mood: what it is, why it’s important, and how you can successfully get into it so you can maximize your output as an author.
00:00 Introduction 00:47 The Writing Mood 02:15 Why Your Mood is Important 05:07 How Mood Drives Creation 06:00 How to Generate a Mood 08:16 What Other Methods Help 09:07 Sometimes You Aren’t in the Mood 10:25 What If You Don’t Have Time and Space 11:16 Wrap Up
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#writingtips #writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube #booktube #digmanandroddyDOCTORING THE BOOKS: Blunt Force Traumas | Writing Advice for Authors - How to Kill Your CharactersMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-02-11 | • • DOCTORING THE BOOKS - BLUNT FORCE TRAUMAS • •
Hello fellow writers, readers, and aficionados of YouTube content! We’re Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy, authors of the epic space opera novel THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
By day, we’re pediatric emergency medicine physicians. We’ve created this series to provide you with various firsthand knowledge we’ve accumulated over the years as doctors in order to help you make your injuries and illnesses even more realistic when you’re writing!
In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing blunt force traumas! And we’ve written short vignettes to help illustrate each specific injury example we share with y’all. Let us know if you find these helpful!
WARNING: May contain images and/or descriptions of traumatic injuries that some viewers may find graphic. Viewer discretion advised.
00:00 Opening 01:34 Introduction 03:21 Head 05:40 Neck 07:30 Chest 09:53 Abdomen & Pelvis 12:12 Extremities 14:35 Wrap Up
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• • DISCLAIMER • •
This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this YouTube channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.
The views expressed within our videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the healthcare organizations for which we work. All opinions within are our own. Any medical cases mentioned for reference are hypothetical cases. Any conditions presented within this video are not representative of actual patients we have treated.
We do not endorse the use of the information provided within this video for causing bodily harm to any other person, animals, or other sentient beings. The content provided within this video is intended for informational purposes for writers only.
If you are in the midst of a personal crisis, help is available. Please speak to a counselor today by calling: 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-LIFENET.
#writingtips #writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube #booktube #digmanandroddy #booktubeSFFAuthorTube Newbie Tag | Matt Digman & Ryan RoddyMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-02-04 | • • AUTHORTUBE NEWBIE TAG • •
Hello fellow writers, readers, and aficionados of YouTube content! We’re Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy, authors of the epic space opera novel THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
Today, we’re answering the AUTHORTUBE NEWBIE TAG QUESTIONS, created by Jenna Streety. You can check out her original video at: youtube.com/watch?v=ktlAQu9eAX4
00:00 Introduction 00:30 Question One - What’s your book’s pitch? 00:49 Question Two - If you were a book, how would you pitch yourselves? 01:04 Question Three - What do you usually write? 01:16 Question Four - What’s something you’ll never write? 01:29 Question Five - What’s your goal for starting an AuthorTube channel? 01:58 Question Six - What made you want to start writing? 02:36 Question Seven - What’s your publishing path? 03:01 Question Eight - What content do you bring to the AuthorTube table? 03:24 Question Nine - What’s your biggest writing struggle? 04:14 Question Ten - What’s your best writing skill? 04:41 Question Eleven - What’s your biggest AuthorTube question? 04:59 Question Twelve - Are you looking for writing buddies? 05:17 Question Thirteen - What are you most excited for? 05:33 Thanks for Watching!
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#writingtips #writingadvice #writingcommunity #authortube #booktube #authortubenewbieDOCTORING THE BOOKS: Penetrating Traumas | Writing Advice for Authors - How to Kill Your CharactersMatt Digman and Ryan Roddy2021-01-28 | • • DOCTORING THE BOOKS - PENETRATING TRAUMAS • •
Hello fellow writers, readers, and aficionados of YouTube content! We’re Matt Digman and Ryan Roddy, authors of the epic space opera novel THE DARK THAT DWELLS.
By day, we’re pediatric emergency medicine physicians. We’ve created this series to provide you with various firsthand knowledge we’ve accumulated over the years as doctors in order to help you make your injuries and illnesses even more realistic when you’re writing!
In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing penetrating traumas!
WARNING: May contain images and/or descriptions of traumatic injuries that some viewers may find graphic. Viewer discretion advised.
Disclosure: This video and description may contain affiliate links. As Amazon Associates, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you! We only recommend products we have used and fully trust. Thank you for considering supporting us in this way!
• • DISCLAIMER • •
This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this YouTube channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.
The views expressed within our videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the healthcare organizations for which we work. All opinions within are our own. Any medical cases mentioned for reference are hypothetical cases. Any conditions presented within this video are not representative of actual patients we have treated.
We do not endorse the use of the information provided within this video for causing bodily harm to any other person, animals, or other sentient beings. The content provided within this video is intended for informational purposes for writers only.
If you are in the midst of a personal crisis, help is available. Please speak to a counselor today by calling: 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-LIFENET.