Nothing lasts forever. As Ani di Franco says, even our tattoos are only as permanent as we are. So it is with computers, as many of us have experienced. This past week, the hard drive on my Mac Book Pro took a dump only a few weeks after I finished the rough draft of my … Continue reading “When Hard Drives Crash”
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Selena and Joan Jett: Guest Post by Greg Barth
I am so excited to have Greg Barth, author of the gritty-as-fuck Selena series, to guest post on my humble blog, sharing about one of my favorite musicians of all time, Joan Jett. Take it away, Greg! I write like a girl. And not a nice one. I guess I should say I write like … Continue reading “Selena and Joan Jett: Guest Post by Greg Barth”
Your Rough Drafts Aren’t Really Shit
Ernest Hemingway is reported to have said, “The first draft of anything is shit.” Decades later, in her book, Bird by Bird, Anne LaMott had a chapter called “Shitty First Drafts”. And author Mur Lafferty is fond of saying, “Don’t be afraid to suck.” I understand what they are getting at. First drafts are rough. … Continue reading “Your Rough Drafts Aren’t Really Shit”
Into the Skin of Another: The Gift of Fiction
One of the great things about fiction is that we get to see the world through another’s eyes. We can slip into the skin of a Caribbean pirate, a bounty hunter in Jersey, a spaceship captain, a child dealing with cancer, a vampire, a person living in the ghetto, a circus animal trainer, or a … Continue reading “Into the Skin of Another: The Gift of Fiction”
Is THAT Necessary? Sometimes.
One of my crutch words is the word THAT. When I’m editing a story, THAT is on my Search and Destroy list. But sometimes it’s needed. Here’s how to decide.
One of my crutch words is the word THAT. When I’m editing a story, THAT is on my Search and Destroy list. But sometimes it’s needed. Here’s how to decide.
First Impressions of Vellum App
As many of you know, I’m giving away a free eBook short for people who preorder Snitch: A Shea Stevens Thriller. I really wanted this bonus giveaway to be something spectacular to let me readers know how much I truly appreciate their support. So I decided to check out a new eBook formatting app called … Continue reading “First Impressions of Vellum App”
Interview with Author Maegan Beaumont
This week I interviewed Maegan Beaumont, author of the Sabrina Vaughn thriller series. BLOOD OF SAINTS is the latest installment.
This week I interviewed Maegan Beaumont, author of the Sabrina Vaughn thriller series. BLOOD OF SAINTS is the latest installment.
Hugo Weaving
Author Zig Zag Claybourne shares his experience at the 2016 World Con and the Hugo Awards.
Author Zig Zag Claybourne shares his experience at the 2016 World Con and the Hugo Awards.
Interview with Author Jamie Wyman
This week I spoke with indie author Jamie Wyman about UNINVITED, the latest in her Études in C# urban fantasy series, which comes out on October 18.
This week I spoke with indie author Jamie Wyman about UNINVITED, the latest in her Études in C# urban fantasy series, which comes out on October 18.
Interview with Author Jess Lourey
If you are a fan of Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon series (e.g. The Da Vinci Code) or the National Treasure movie franchise, you will definitely want to read this interview with Jess Lourey. Jess is the author of more than a dozen novels including the Murder by Month series and most recently the thriller Salem’s … Continue reading “Interview with Author Jess Lourey”