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The Veiled Sagas: Wild Things – Call for Beta Readers!

2 Apr 20222 Apr 2022

Hello All! It's that time again. I've drafted, edited, agonized and bled over six stories I intend to publish as the next collection in The Veiled Sagas. The working title;…

March 2022 Update – LOTS!

So remember when I had a bunch of blogs lined up to fill this empty time? Well, neither did I… I was writing a book, okay? Life is also insane,…

Black as Night – Important info

Alright! Black as Night comes out in a few meager weeks! I should probably fill everyone in on the details of what/where/who/what/how much etc... What is it? Black as Night…

Writing Advice – Spectacular Spectacles

People read stories for two reasons. One is to connect with characters on an intimate level, and the other is to be entertained. I always see authors talking about how…

Early-November Update – A New Day Dawns

Sometimes I am so overwhelmed by depression I must scream into the internet to feel any semblance of catharsis. And sometimes I am so overwhelmed by joy and relief I…

Writing Advice – Unremarkable Bad Guys

24 Aug 201929 Aug 2019

Every trope follows the ebb and flow of trends. They are often privy to generational cycles and are reflections of wider societal trends. On the subject of bad guys and…

Writing Advice – Worldbuilders Syndrome

Alright, it's time to sort some shit out. There is something I call "Worldbuilders Syndrome" a common condition for many young fantasy or science fiction fans who have dreams about…

July Update – Living the Dream er… Nightmare

29 Jul 201929 Jul 2019

I'm back! And I totally did not keep writing blogs. Which is bad for three reasons. One, I need the therapy. Screaming into the void of cyberspace helps. Two, engagement,…

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Writing Advice – The Best Writing Advice You’ll Ever Hear

Seriously, This works I am leaving for a two week trip to Montreal. My first solo trip ever. I am both nervous and extremely excited. I will keep internet to…

In the Defense of Trash

Embrace the garbage and you will be a better writer I have seen a sentiment espoused by some writers and creators - you should not waste your time on stuff…