Writing From Inside a Septic Tank
It’s no secret that 2017 has sucked for a lot of people. I’m no exception. My creative output has been in the tank and everything just feels more difficult than… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Weekly News Update & Reading List 10/27/17: Nano Prep Edition
Aside from Hunted Fate’s release getting pushed back a couple of weeks, there’s not much major news this week. However, it’s time to prep for Nanowrimo! Having done this so… Read more »
How to Fail as a Writer. Guaranteed.
People often ask me how to succeed as a writer. That’s actually a difficult question to answer because the road to “success” tends to be different for everyone. Plus, success… Read more »
Not All Liberal Arts Degrees Are Useless
I have several friends and acquaintances whose kids are coming up on college. Several of them are taking the, “Let the kid study whatever she finds interesting and suits their… Read more »
Hunted Fate is Coming, Just Not Today
There’s a bit of bummer news from my publisher today. Today was supposed to be the release date for the paperback edition of Hunted Fate. However, there was a mistake… Read more »
Returning to Writing After an Extended Break
Sometimes, for any number of reasons, we step away from writing. Sometimes it’s because we make a conscious choice to try something else. Other times we’re forced away from writing… Read more »
Weekly News Update & Reading List: Friday the 13th Edition
If you’re superstitious, this is the week to take Friday the 13th off and stay in bed with a good book. Of course, any day is a day to stay… Read more »
Reasons Not to Do Nanowrimo
Warning: We’re about three weeks away from the annual writing festival known as Nanowrimo. Nanowrimo has begun to feel… Dare I say it? Compulsory. And failure to participate can feel like,… Read more »
Write All the Pieces of Yourself
When I think about my favorite actors (I’m going somewhere with this, I promise), most of them have what might be called quirky careers. They are the actors who are… Read more »
Surviving the Creativity Dark Ages
Sooner or later, in any creative/artistic occupation or hobby, it happens: The Dark Ages of Creativity descend upon you. Your creativity dries up or there’s simply no time or energy… Read more »