Self-Publishing and Marketing
An ongoing challenge with self-publishing is marketing. Photo by Dollar Gill on Unsplash I decided, after a large number of rejections over some 10 years from both agents and publishing…
I Finished My Writing Project!
Congrats, you’ve finished – now what? I suggest 10 steps to follow here. Photo by David Travis on Unsplash I entered into 2021 with a bold plan. I'd write and…
The Therapy of Writing
Writing – fiction or nonfiction – can be therapy. Photo by Kat Stokes on Unsplash There is something deeply cathartic about getting words, thoughts, and ideas out of your head…
Where do The Ideas Come From?
Are the ideas my imagination – or am I channeling another time/place? Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash There can be philosophy and psychology associated with fiction. While most of…
What’s in a Name?
Revisiting an old challenge in the name I publish under. I debated this notion several years ago. Just after I began to publish on Amazon, it became a mountain I…
What Inspires You?
What inspires will be variable but is always important. Photo by MJ Blehart No matter what projects I am working on, I often look for inspiration. Even when I am…
Content is King
Ignoring content will be to your detriment. Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash Yes, I write a lot. I blog 6 days a week, plus my podcast and my fiction…
The author meditating
Getting Comfortable with Getting Uncomfortable
Leaving the norm behind and stepping out of your comfort zone can be uncomfortable. The author meditating Since college, I have held a LOT of different jobs. I have been…
Why Should You Read My Stuff?
I would love for you to read my stuff. But how do I get you interested? Photo by Michael L on Unsplash I have been writing for most of my…
The Challenge of Plausibility in Writing
When it comes to science fiction, plausibility is an interesting question. For the most part, the fiction I write is in one of three genres. Fantasy, science fiction, and Steampunk.…