I just got done doing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen. Before that, I updated some forms on the school’s website. Why am I telling you this? Because as worthy as those two projects are, and as much as they needed to be done, they aren’t my priority for this morning. Yes, it’s Spring Break, … More Constructive Procrastination
I’ll be the first to admit that I still have a lot to learn when it comes to the rewriting process. I read other authors who talk about writing an entire book manuscript, then letting it sit, then coming back, tearing it up and starting over again. I have come to the conclusion that I … More It Is What It Is
Well, let’s take care of business first. Here’s my obligatory photo for the Infinity’s Reach Escape Clause Contest. As always, rules for the contest are right here. Don’t forget to get your entry in. I will start selecting winners next Monday. I told everyone that the photo needed to be in a public place, but … More The Biggest Marketing Hurdle for the Beginning Author
Apparently I CAN walk and chew gum at the same time. This weekend I was pleased to not only complete reading a great new book but also complete writing a great new book. First, the one I read: I first heard about Divergent by Veronica Roth in Rough Writers, our creative writing group on campus. … More Review: “Divergent” by Veronica Roth
My goal for today is simple: finish the last two chapters of Infinity’s Reach. I got a lot done on Friday. I added some material in the early chapters that I felt was missing, I finished up chapter 27 and I wrote chapter 28. Now the end is in sight. This is the exciting–and scary–part. … More The Last Mile
The grades are handed in. The magazine articles are with the designer. I have locked my office door and told people that I am not available (actually, I lied and said I would be gone. But there’s “gone” and there’s GONE). And so I gratefully take off my professorial and editorial hat and don my … More At Last…
This short story is an exploration of what might be a sequel to my book, The Kiss of Night. If you’re interested, you can find it here. EYES WIDE OPEN Rudy’s Never Closes is what the sign read, which is pretty much stating the obvious for pretty much every shop and restaurant in the … More “Eyes Wide Open”
Just a quick note to draw your attention to a great blog by another indie publisher, Catherine Ryan Howard. There’s some really good info here is you are trying to learn how to self publish. Here is a link to her blog. Enjoy.
Here’s today’s obligatory shot of me with the sign in a public place. Once again, anyone interested in the Infinity’s Reach Escape Clause Contest for a free book can find the rules here. Have a good day.
Spring Break is just around the corner. But in order to get there, I have to get past a mountain of obligations. I am determined to not spend spring break working on school stuff. I have committed it to finishing up Infinity’s Reach. And so I find myself spending long hours during the week, and … More A Fresh Perspective
The Great Adventure 