The Maelstrom

Indie Writing Life: Need More Dilithium

November 17, 2025 davidkeener 0

A recap of recent events, along with updates on “Pivot Point,” my primary WIP. Plus, since I do a lot of multi-tasking, some details on projects that are still in the development stage, including the long delayed anthology, “The Forever Inn.” And a shout-out to Bill Aguiar, the Tropemaster, who has been selected as the Fan Guest of Honor at Malice Domestic.

On the Deck

Indie Writing Life: The Lonesome October

October 15, 2025 davidkeener 0

Key activities include forging ahead with work on “Pivot Point,” my read-through of Roger Zelazny’s Halloween book “A Night in the Lonesome October,” more about my graphic novel recommendations, and upcoming events.

David Keener at the Bluemont Fair, 2025

Indie Writing Life: The September Blues

September 23, 2025 davidkeener 1

In this edition of Indie Writing Life, I discuss book selling at the 55th annual Bluemont Fair, ways to “up my game” as a vendor, my current mix of WIPs, and my favorite Halloween book, “A Night in the Lonesome October,” by Roger Zelazny.

Robert Hjort, 1941

Mr. Snyder

September 1, 2025 davidkeener 0

My grandfather, Robert Hjort, was a writer of sorts. During World War II, he served aboard a destroyer in the Atlantic. He wrote military stories in the form of poems, which he then regaled his shipmates with. “Mr. Snyder” is just one of those long-lost WWII stories. Check it out!

Dave's Canopy

Indie Writing Life: Submarines & Airships

July 15, 2025 davidkeener 0

Welcome to my latest installment of the Indie Writing Life, in which I discuss upcoming events, my current Work-In-Progress (“Banner Yet Waves”), my new “Long War” series, and recent media entertainment (ANDOR rocks!!!).

Author Chow: Thanksgiving Dinner

December 1, 2024 davidkeener 0

My Author Chow entries are dedicated to the premise that authors, like armies, require sustenance or they don’t do what they’re supposed to be doing (hint: writing). This time, I’m featuring the non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner that my wife and I jointly prepared this year.

Lone Survivor

Indie Writing Life: Launch Survivor

February 22, 2024 davidkeener 0

Welcome to Episode 6 of “Indie Writing Life,” my weekly series about my ongoing activities as an indie writer. This week: book launch prep, a progress report on my WIP, an initial outline for a new post-apocalyptic novel, critiques for my WIP, and reading a good book on book launches.