So, whenever that question pops up, I can’t help but think of Jimmy Rabbit, trying vainly to hold auditions for the Hardest Working Soul Band in Dublin. It’s funny, because […]
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Favorite characters to write
So, about two-and-a-half years ago, the question came up of “Who is your favorite character to write?” And, at the time, with An Import of Intrigue on the horizon, I answered Corrie Welling, […]
Read moreWorldbuilding vs. Timewasting
Here’s my eternal struggle: finding that balance between the worldbuilding that is necessary for me to understand the world as a whole, and thus tell the story well, and the […]
Read moreTrying to play Moneyball with Book Promotion
The publishing business is pretty strange. There’s plenty of money being made, tons of books being sold, and if you scratch the surface, you’ll see that no one really understands […]
Read more2019: Planning for the future
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 […]
Read moreHoliday 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, […]
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