Category: On Writing
(Sunday Thought) The Hard Thing
Dear aspiring novelist, Thank you for your letter. I don’t wish to offend. But I’ve been asked that question before, and I’ve learned something like the following is the best advice I can give. It […]
Carnival of Loss
Much of the media we consume is self-consciously mythic, which doesn’t necessarily mean it has swords and wizards, although obviously some of it does. It means it fills the role of myth. Back before culture […]
Where Have the Villainesses Gone?
“Isn’t it time to acknowledge the ugly side? I’ve grown quite weary of the spunky heroines, brave rape victims, soul-searching fashionistas that stock so many books. I particularly mourn the lack of female villains — good, […]
(Curiosity) The Science Fiction of ‘Hold My Beer’
As my beta readers work through the manuscript of Part 2 of FEAST OF SHADOWS and my editors does what she can ahead of their feedback, my brain continues to wrestle with the project I’ve […]
(Curiosity) Writing Great Natural Magic in Fantasy
There are all different kinds of magic of course, but in fiction there are generally two: Machine Magic is usually part of a system where a certain outcome is more or less guaranteed as long […]
(Art) Cover Madness!
The latest cover designs for my forthcoming occult mystery, FEAST OF SHADOWS. Covers are not for fans but for those unfamiliar with the book, so hopefully this is intriguing. The book is split into two […]
You’re probably not an author if
I realize this is unpopular, but if you have to force yourself to write, then I’m not sure you really want to be an author. I don’t say this to be mean. Quite the reverse. […]
