Writers write. I know. But how do we know what to write next? I was recently asked this in an interview (not yet published) and I didn't have a ready answer. Do we choose what the market wants and what we could write to meet that market and still feel true to our art? Sometimes.… Continue reading The Next Book, Story, or Poem
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The Author and this Year’s NaNoWriMo
This year, I approach National Novel Writing Month as a published author. My previous NaNo years I was a writer trying to get novels written and learning how to do them well. Last week saw the publication of my novel At the End of the World which started life as a NaNo project. This year… Continue reading The Author and this Year’s NaNoWriMo
On the Eve of Publication
Well, I guess I shouldn't treat the release of my novel At the End of the World as a true first in publication. I've had poems published and I've published a short story. But there's something different about a novel. I decided not to post a big celebration piece on the day of publication (tomorrow,… Continue reading On the Eve of Publication
Revealing: At the End of the World
Finding Your Next Book
Reading in 2020 has been an up and down process for me, mostly down. Finding the mental space to simply escape has been a challenge. I'm a slow reader and lately it's taking me twice as long to complete anything. Short novels and novellas have worked best. As a writer, I'm exposed to recommendations from… Continue reading Finding Your Next Book