Writing
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Sharpshooting Advice for Writers from Dean Wesley Smith
I have recently begun following the prolific, multi-genre fiction author, Dean Wesley Smith, very closely. Any writer serious about playing the long game of indie publishing should visit his site here for some guidance on growing and sustaining your career (read, legacy). A recent blog post of his really lit a fire under my ass,…
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Real Places in England that Inspired Settings in My Gothic Horror Novel
My travels in England enriched my Gothic Horror series, Greycross, as I drew from historical settings, architecture, and local culture, emphasizing how real-world experiences deeply inform creative writing.
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What Should You Do When Your Book Idea is Already Taken?
The writer experiences a surge of creativity, developing a novel idea, only to discover a similar published work. This leads to despair, but ultimately emphasizes that originality lies in storytelling treatment, not concept. Unique characters and narrative styles can differentiate a story, even if its core idea has been previously explored.
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Writing Works in Progress (I’m Not Dead)
In case it’s not excruciatingly obvious, I’m an indie author. I have a family and a full-time job, and since my last update here I got swallowed up in the incessant swells and squalls on the high seas of life. But now I’m back on dry land, saddled up on the great word machine, and…
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I’m Officially a Self-Published Author!
My first e-book, a short-read sci-fi story called “SCOUT”, has just been published on Amazon! The decision to self-publish was something I arrived at after over a year of contemplating and having several of my short stories rejected by small publishers. I shopped a total of four short stories to around 50 genre magazines, from…
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New Sci-Fi Short Story “SCOUT” on Kindle
I just re-published the Sci-Fi short read, “SCOUT”, exclusive to Kindle! Check it out and preview by CLICKING HERE! This short read is a distilled dose of fast-paced and gritty Dark Sci-Fi exploring the threat of advanced technology in warfare. Description: Cpt. Ethan Nielson’s company onboards the US Army’s second-generation SCOUT—a deadly, semi-autonomous robotic soldier—two…
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Preparing for Launch as an Author
Creating this website and claiming my domain was an important first step for me. This was an act of affirmation, a declaration to myself and to the world that I am ready to begin life as an author. I’m not new to writing—I’ve written short stories, DIY comic books, and played with ideas for novels…
