I’ve read several articles over the years discussing plot development, world building, character building, finding your voice, outlining, POV, etc.  There are so many elements to writing good fiction that it’s easy to get confused.  If you try to follow all the advice available it could tie you in knots of anxiety and your writing […]

The rewrite on Stenson Blues is rolling along.  I needed to get deeper into the character’s head, rewrite the beginning, flesh out a couple of the relationships by adding some scenes, and rewrite the ending.  So the beginning is finished and I’m working on the first new relationship scene.  I kinda knew I had left out […]

Time to start the rewrite on the sequel to the Order of the Wolf.   I finished the second draft a couple of months ago.  I always need a bit of time before the final draft in order to get a fresh perspective and get some feedback.  I’ve received feedback from readers and have a good idea of the […]

I’ve always liked animation.  I was a cartoon junkie as a kid — Looney Tunes rock — and I’ve always loved Science Fiction and Fantasy.  It’s amazing it took me so long to appreciate anime.  Over the last few months I’ve tried out quite a few anime titles and can say without a doubt that my […]

My family has been telling me for a few years that I’m a geek.  I always argue against the idea.  After all, I don’t wear a pocket protector or code games in my spare time.  Yes, I’d rather read a good book than watch a ball game, but doesn’t everyone? Well this morning I came […]

Just put my book for sale at The Last Word.  It’s a used book store in the University area of Charlotte.  They have a local author section at the front of the store, and they were very easy to deal with.  So you can now find The Order of the Wolf there as well as […]