Inspiration is a strange thing. It is elusive like smoke or a cloud — and transient too. It comes and goes as it pleases. But when it… Read more “When Inspiration Knocks”
Tag: Writing
Discovering the Victorian Period
During my talk last weekend, I got a few questions about how to actually go about researching a time period, particularly the Victorian era. I suppose in… Read more “Discovering the Victorian Period”
5 Tips for World-Building
This Sunday, I will be giving a talk on world-building at Prospero’s Bookshop. If you’re local and would like to attend, click here for tickets. The event… Read more “5 Tips for World-Building”
Switching Gears
With The Green Lady finally spreading her wings out in the eBook world, it’s time for me to return to my Fantasy writing roots and complete Withered… Read more “Switching Gears”
Man Vs. Machine
Have you taken the “Human or Machine” test on NPR yet? On June 27, they posted a really interesting article titled “Human Or Machine: Can You Tell… Read more “Man Vs. Machine”
The Many Hats of a Writer
Self publishing is a lot of work. I am writer, author, editor, marketer, design critic and publisher. I wear a ton of hats and it’s all good… Read more “The Many Hats of a Writer”
Journeying in Japan: Lost & Found in Translation
Well I made it back to the states. For the past 12-ish days, I’ve been traipsing around Japan. Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka and Kamakura were all on… Read more “Journeying in Japan: Lost & Found in Translation”
Travel Writing: Preparing for Japan
As I prepare for my upcoming trip to Japan, I thought it’d be fun to stop and take a brief look at literature as it exists there.… Read more “Travel Writing: Preparing for Japan”
Girls and Crime Fiction
Monday morning on my ride into work, I heard the below story on NPR talking about mystery and crime fiction written by women and the current trend… Read more “Girls and Crime Fiction”
6 Tips for Writers in the Business World
Every writer has a dream and no writer’s dream is exactly the same as any other writer. Some writers aspire to write novels. Others want to write… Read more “6 Tips for Writers in the Business World”
Writer vs the World 