Man, this is an auspicious start to the new year, hmm? Late for the first blog post. In my defense, the Christmas “break” screwed up my sense of what day […]
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Holiday toast
Folks, 2018 has been quite a time. A crazy, disheartening year in many ways, but I’ve made the best of it. So, we made it! Raise a glass. (For me, […]
Read moreBooks to look for in 2019
How is this year already almost over? I still have plenty of goals to fulfill over the next… eleven days? So I need to keep my nose on that grindstone. […]
Read moreFade to Black
So, it’s time for those end-of-the-year lists, and one of the classics is the Bad Sex Award, and this year it’s some really glorious badness. Looking at these ignoble entries, […]
Read moreHoliday Books
So, I have to confess, I’m not much of one for holiday books. I certainly would struggle to pick a favorite. Of course, I do have a deep fondness for A […]
Read moreTITANSHADE: The Debut You Should Get Next Year
Happy Thanksgiving, all! Today I am thankful for all the love and joy that I have received this year, and especially in the last week. PhilCon was a lovely time, […]
Read morePHILCON Bound
Hey all! I’m off to PhilCon this weekend, and if you’re around, please come say hello. Here’s my full schedule. And what’s my Special Presentation? It’s a surprise! (But it’ll […]
Read moreEmbracing the Hostile Read
There’s an old saying, “No text can survive a hostile read.” I also like this exchange from the West Wing, when Sam Seaborn is told that a passage from a […]
Read morePoint of View and Trust
Point-of-View is one of those funny things writers get very worked up about. And I’ve noticed, reading through some older books I have, making concrete POV choices is a relatively […]
Read morePortrait of the Writer as an Odd Kid
So, let’s talk a bit about Marshall Was A Weird Kid. (I know, you’re probably shocked.) Now, despite the fact that I spent a good chunk of time watching and […]
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