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
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
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
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
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
