Anyone who knows me will tell you not to ask about my writing work. The moment you open that can of worms you're in for at least twenty-minutes of me talking. I try to limit myself to twenty-minutes anyway, it's more likely you'll be stuck listening for longer. But I think I'm in good company. … Continue reading The Work In Progress – July 2019 Round Robin
Author: ajmaguire
Verisimilitude – June Round Robin
To be honest, I use the events of every day happenings in my novels all the time. I thrust unfortunate events like locking one's keys in the ignition or stabbing one's hand onto my characters because I find it endlessly entertaining and because it helps unite the reader to my character. Maybe you've never stabbed … Continue reading Verisimilitude – June Round Robin
Dear Reader… (May 2019 Round Robin)
Dear Reader, If you've picked up one my novels I hope you are either enjoying it, or loved it so much you have long since finished reading. I understand not every novel is going to be loved by the people who pick it up, but I hope that somewhere in the journey I touched on … Continue reading Dear Reader… (May 2019 Round Robin)
Geek Log – Star Date 4.25.2019
As of this week I have finished the second season of Star Trek Discovery and, while I know I will read some blog post bemoaning over-used tropes and character complaints, I maintain my love of this series. Michael Burnham's character continues to engage me, and the resolution with her brother Spock was satisfying to the … Continue reading Geek Log – Star Date 4.25.2019
Prepping for Submission – March Round Robin 2019
I know this goes against the age-old adage not to edit your book as you write, but to keep going until you're finished and THEN edit but... I totally don't do that. Normally, I write the first 3/4 of the book and then go back, edit and take notes on what I've got so that … Continue reading Prepping for Submission – March Round Robin 2019
Love and Relationships – February 2019 Round Robin
Not to sound too much like a prude but I blushed my way through my first intimate scene. All I could think was that my mother was going to read this and the next time I see her there will be that long, awkward moment when she tells me she liked the book and then … Continue reading Love and Relationships – February 2019 Round Robin
Near The End
There's a moment in every book where you're so close to the end you can taste it and suddenly you lose all talent you ever possessed. Poof! Gone in an instant. Or at least, this is what happens to me. It's different for every writer, but it seems universal that we all come to a … Continue reading Near The End
January Round Robin – Secondary Characters
When I started writing Tapped - my science fiction about rogue super-soldiers inadvertently starting an underground railroad in space - the character named Seach Barlow was secondary. He was meant to be a complication on the road to happiness in Jorry's life, a memory of who she had been in the war, and a reminder … Continue reading January Round Robin – Secondary Characters
Book Review – Empire of Ivory by Naomi Novik
I've made no secret of my family's love for the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik and this book, while ending on a gut-wrenching note, did not disappoint. Because we all enjoy this series, we listened to it together in the car. Laurence continues to be a steadfast man of honor and I enjoy the way … Continue reading Book Review – Empire of Ivory by Naomi Novik
Wherein I Forecast 2019 (Writing-wise, of course)
Last week I noted the things that I managed to complete in 2018 - which was a lot and I'm still patting myself on the back for a good year. I recognize that only die-hard fans really care about this stuff, and for those of you out there who count yourselves among this rare breed … Continue reading Wherein I Forecast 2019 (Writing-wise, of course)
