From the writer’s perspective
I appreciate my readers. I love my readers. I’m grateful for my readers. Without them, I could not be a writer. The reason I write—what drives me to produce stories in written form—is the desire to do for others what some authors have done for me. I want to provide a thoroughly satisfying reading experience, […]
We get a lot out of games
Christmas is on the horizon and coming fast. That means music in the air, increased goodwill, super-packed schedules, and thoughts about a King who came as a child. It also means my family is wondering which games they’ll be unwrapping on Christmas morning. At our house, we’re all about the games, and we play together […]
It’s here! Steadman’s Blind is on the horizon.
I’ve been working hard on my new release, and I’ve got two exciting items to announce… (1) My new book, Steadman’s Blind, is now available for pre-order! (2) I’ve put together a very special pre-order bonus package for you! Check it out First, you get a free copy of Nocturne In Ashes. These two books […]
Rough Musick, Superstition, and Fiction River
Hi, all! I’m excited to announce I have a short story, “Rough Musick,” appearing in the latest issue of Fiction River magazine! The issue is titled, Superstitious, and contains a lot of great stories by writers like Kristine Kathryn Rusch, M.L. Buchman, and Annie Reed. Based on the issue’s theme, you can probably guess “Rough […]
Obstacles and complications…you gotta love ‘em
Whenever I’m up to my ears in knotty problems and difficulties, my children like to remind me that’s the way I’d write it. We all want smooth sailing in our day to day living, but when it comes to story, we demand conflict. Without it, there simply is no story. At its core, story is […]
What I did on my summer vacation
I remember how, when September rolled around and it was back to school, the teacher always gave a writing assignment on the topic of how we spent our summer vacation. It seems I’m feeling nostalgic, because I want to share the highlights of my late summer trip with you. In a recent email to my […]
Hooked on a story
As readers, we’re each a little different, searching for a unique set of dynamics that creates our perfect read. That said, there are common factors that tend to hook us and pull us deep into a story, and it’s a subject I find fascinating. Today, I’m taking a look at some of those elements that […]
Do animals tell stories?
A couple of incidents in my life coincided to make me ponder this question—do animals tell each other stories? If you’ve read many of my blog posts, you know that I’m fascinated by the power of Story and I explore it in a variety of aspects and invite you to consider the impact it has […]
Story triggers a time machine
What if I told you there is such a thing as a time machine and that story is what fuels it? Stick with me for a few moments and I’ll explain what I mean. Remember story problems in math class? Some students love them, and some hate them, but either way they are an important […]
Pressing Reset in the Wenatchee National Forest
If you’ve ever had an experience that allows you to step back from your daily rush of tasks, unplug, and look at the world through new eyes, you’ll understand how much I appreciated the few days I spent this week at Camp Prime Time. Camp Prime Time is a jewel of a place, tucked into […]
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