My first book was written almost completely on 3x5 cards that I stored in my cargo pockets while serving in the Army. I kept them in a Ziploc bag since ... you know ... Army stuff. Field exercises in Hawaii were murder on paper. If you've never been to Hawaii then let me tell you,… Continue reading Handwriting vs. Typing Debate #1
Tag: Residual Haunting
Vulgarity
When friends ask where they can pick up one of my novels I always have to preface the conversation with; "I apologize in advance for the language." This is because most of these friends are asking around the pot-luck table at church or something and I feel a need to cushion them from the reality… Continue reading Vulgarity
Writing Spooky Stuff
Residual Haunting may be my first quasi-ghost story/science fiction attempt but it's not the first time I've ever used a ghost. In fact, my first published novel, Sedition, featured a ghost that popped up every now and then. And Witch-Born had that boy, Baldemor Delgora, who haunted the shores of Witch-Eater Lake. So I think… Continue reading Writing Spooky Stuff
Residual Haunting is now Live
Welcome to October! As promised, Residual Haunting -- my first ghost/semi-horror/paranormal story -- has found its way onto Wattpad and its own Story Blog. (Take a moment to admire Chris Howard's amazing artwork on the cover! I absolutely love it!) Now then ... Why am I posting a draft of this novel online for free?… Continue reading Residual Haunting is now Live
Clearing Off the Cork-board
Early Thursday afternoon -- on my lunch break, no less -- I was able to type "The End" on Tapped. This was my most extensive round of edits. I solicited an editor to help me develop the story and couldn't be happier with the results. Gabriel Fitzpatrick helped me see the strengths and the weaknesses… Continue reading Clearing Off the Cork-board
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