World-Building Mini-Project: Snowsnakes
Here’s a little World-Building Mini-Project, where a bunch of us writer types got together in a chat and designed a creature for a fantasy world. It was a fun, impromptu design session. Enjoy!
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Cover Reveal: Bitter Days
Here’s the cover reveal for my upcoming book, “Bitter Days.” It’s a crime story, set in a gritty fantasy city, featuring a young orphan girl (and her cat). The book is coming out in April, 2023.
Pre-Order Fantastic Detectives Now!
The preorder for FANTASTIC DETECTIVES is now available on Amazon! The anthology features detective stories in fantasy settings and is edited by David Keener and the illustrious Donna Royston.
Selling at the Hanover Book Festival
I had a fun time selling books at the Hanover Book Festival in Mechanicsville, VA. The event was hosted by the Hanover Writers Club, which has […]
Selling at Eat Local Read Local 2022
On October 15, 2022, I was selling books at the “Eat Local, Read Local” event in Loudoun County. This was a fun event for readers and book buyers that featured local authors and food trucks.
Laying Out a Story
Sometimes it’s useful to use cards to lay out a story. I didn’t have cards, so I came up with an alternative so I could arrange this complex time-shifting story properly.
Capclave 2022 Workshops
This year, I presented Capclave with a choice of two brand-new writing workshops. They’re both more convention-level polished versions of workshops I’ve run for the my writing group (the Hourlings Writing Group).
Much to my surprise, they chose BOTH.
Eat Local Read Local 2022
Get a taste of Loudoun County’s homegrown authors and food vendors during the sixth annual festival and book sale. The celebration features local authors selling and signing books, food trucks, live music and children’s activities.
Cosaturi, a Bustling Seaport
Find out more about Cosaturi, the gritty, bustling seaport that serves as the setting for my “Pageeda & Scuffee” stories…starting with “Bitter Days.”
In Memoriam: Eric Flint
I just heard today that Eric Flint died at the age of 75. Besides writing good books, he’s done a lot for the SF field, especially the Alternate History sub-genre. He’s also helped expose the works of classic writers to new generations and helped out lots of new writers. Today is a sad day.