By the time I complete Darkness Falls (Homeworld Lost, Book 11), I will have written over one million words in this series. That’s a lot, even for a prolific word chunker like yours truly. What does it take to keep a story going this long? The most important factor is that I find the characters […]
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2 New Books in June
Writing multiple projects works for me. Generally, I work on one in the morning and another in the afternoon after a workout, lunch, and a nap. Yes, My life is so hard. The Cyborg Option trilogy is different because all three books are done, edited, and set for pre-order. All I have to do is […]
Launch Day! Leviathan’s Bane
Good morning! I know it’s a holiday weekend. I love the Fourth of July and everything it stands for. My dog loves the weeklong fireworks exhibition in my neighborhood less. I hope everyone at least stays safe with that part. What do I do to celebrate? Well, it involves family, food, and relaxation. (I still […]
Coffee and a good book…
This is the only true road to happiness. Tell me I’m wrong (no, seriously, if you disagree, go crazy in the comments). There is nothing better than stepping back from the social media shit show of modern society, sipping some java at the perfect temperature, and losing yourself in a story.
The Importance of Blanket Forts
Imagination. Playtime. Blanket forts. That’s where it’s at. As a writer, I value creativity and hope to foster it in my children. But I can also say, it’s amazing how the kids will quietly disappear in this simple fortress of questionable stability. Once or twice I got worried and did a stealth approach, scouting for […]
Progress Report – Victory Day
Writing the ending of a novel, especially the third in a series, can be loads of fun, or pure hell. But it’s rarely easy. Today I’m crafting the grand finale of this alien invasion action fest. The kids are finally in school again; the house is quiet, and I’m full of ambition, coffee, and dreams […]