I am SO excited to announce that Withered World is OFFICIALLY available for pre-order! Right now, the e-book is the only version that is active. But, the… Read more “Withered World is Available for Pre-Order”
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Gothic Literature at Large
Since the weather is starting to take a turn and pop culture will start to focus on its spooky roots, it’s clearly time to resurrect this very… Read more “Gothic Literature at Large”
Cover Reveal
I’m so excited to share with you today the cover for Withered World! Seeing this cover has recharged my batteries and motivated me to keep trucking and… Read more “Cover Reveal”
Sneak Peeks and Deleted Scenes
As I have mentioned before, deleting sections of hard-won scenes and chapters is tough. It’s more than tough. It’s on par with self-flagellation. So, to help counter… Read more “Sneak Peeks and Deleted Scenes”
Enrich your Fiction: Letters
Last week I mentioned that I was considering cutting the first 20,000 words of Withered World. This week I’m standing by that revelation and following through on… Read more “Enrich your Fiction: Letters”
Poe’s Birthday Party
Perhaps the best part of January (because let’s face it, January is pretty abysmal in the Midwest), is the birth of one deceased author, Edgar Allan Poe… Read more “Poe’s Birthday Party”
A Whole New Year
Happy New Year! When the dial ticks forward another inch and we enter a new year, everyone seems to go into a resolution frenzy. Everywhere you look,… Read more “A Whole New Year”
First Draft Victory Lap
Well, after many months of work and 98,601 words later, I have a first draft of Withered World! I’m about two months late, but better late than… Read more “First Draft Victory Lap”
Technology in Modern Storywriting
When I write stories that take place in a modern era, I am loath to utilize phone conversations or email as a storytelling mechanism. There are many… Read more “Technology in Modern Storywriting”
I <3 Old Books
I ❤ old books and I cannot lie… I just got back to Kansas City on Wednesday night from a whirlwind trip to D.C. visiting my sister,… Read more “I ❤ Old Books”
Writer vs the World 