
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…
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…
Writing is my reward. I’ve always been a chronic daydreamer. Maybe that’s because you had to work harder to entertain yourself before the internet and smart phones. I’m not really here today to brag about how awesome Generation X is. There’s plenty of that on the social media platforms. Hilarious stuff, really. Makes me chuckle.…
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…

I love writing conferences, and I love 20 Books most of all. Each time I attend, I get a wave of energy. It’s a time to meet friends I only see once a year and get excited about my dream job. Does it wear me out? Absolutely. I was on two panels, Police Procedurals, and…

“Call me crazy, but I’m doing this…” (Scott Moon, right before everything went off the rails.) I feel I owe you, dear readers, a bit of an explanation. They Came for Blood was conceived as a five-book series: Invasion Day, Resistance Day, Victory Day, Departure Day, and finally, Arrival Day. In this last book, I…
Moon Log – September 16, 2020
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…