From the Chronicles of Stickman & the Unemployed Lego Spaceman Several decades ago, I was writing my first book. It was one of those stories that had been percolating in
Tag: fiction
Tales From the WritingTrenches #2: Creating Believable TensionTales From the WritingTrenches #2: Creating Believable Tension
One of my favorite shows from a few years back is one called Blindspot. It’s a somewhat ridiculous story with a premise that involves a woman with a body full
Some updates and current projectsSome updates and current projects
Well, the first semester at the new college in Texas is finally coming to a close, and let’s just say that things haven’t been all that great, but at the
Dealing with multiple languages in fictionDealing with multiple languages in fiction
I came across one of those little struggles that I didn’t anticipate while writing A Season of Kings. For those who have been following the story line of the first
The Problem of GenreThe Problem of Genre
One of my biggest problems as a writer is that quite often it is very difficult to nail down the genres in which I write. It was easy in the
Now that I’m on my ownNow that I’m on my own
The last day of work for me was on Tuesday, and it was one of those days that really didn’t have a lot going on. I came in expecting to
On to new projectsOn to new projects
Last night, I finished the last touches of The Teddy Bear Conspiracy, and it’s now on sale on Kindle and will be on sale in paperback in the next few
The Countdown to Being Solo Is Around the CornerThe Countdown to Being Solo Is Around the Corner
I think I mentioned that I decided to quit my job a few weeks ago. I put in my notice, and I have a little over two weeks left. A
Why I Never Quit WritingWhy I Never Quit Writing
There’s an interesting post from Konrath’s site, in which he explains why he never quit writing. Basically, years ago, he was making about 25k a year from writing and felt