I started writing a blog a few years ago, mostly because it is expected of a writer.  I’ve heard many reasons why:  Publishers want a writer with an online presence; Readers want to know more about their favorite writer; or because it helps to keep in practice by writing regularly.  I can’t say that I […]

The last couple of years have been full of change for me.  I had been working at the same location for twenty years, until June of 2012, when I took a new job.  I had been writing for just as long when I published my first novel in The Kingdom of Haven series, The Order […]

There are several writing topics that get bantered about but are never truly settled.  The main reason is because there is no correct way to write a story.  We all have our ways.  What works for me, may not work for you.  One of these unanswerable questions came up at a recent writers’ meeting I […]

Olaf the Unlucky Olaf Stenson wasn’t exactly sure when his luck went bad. Most said it started the day he fell and twisted his leg out of shape, but that was only the final straw on his unhappy slide from favor. With the death of his parents at a young age, his grandfather killed, and […]

I have been to several writing conventions over the years, and I see the same scenario play out again and again.  The writers that stand out are the ones that don’t mind talking.  You know the type, instead of sitting behind their vendor table looking awkward they are engaging people in conversations.  The really good […]

I finished the revision of Stenson Blues — the second book in my Kingdom of Haven series.  This revision was based upon feedback from my initial readers.  Next step is a last edit/read through before is it ready to be published.  While I’m waiting for the edits to get back to me, I’m thinking about finishing the draft on […]

Writing is, by nature, a solitary pursuit, but I think there comes a point in the career of most writers when they want to reach out to their peers.  When I first started out I didn’t realize the need to get and give feedback.  After all, everything I wrote was perfect on the first try […]

I completed NaNoWriMo two years ago and attempted it last year but didn’t quite make the word count.  I considered both years a success though, because I was able to make good progress on a couple of my writing projects.  This year I’m bowing out with much regret.  To stay on track with my publishing goal for Stenson […]

I love writing, and I’ll admit that I love writing the first draft more than the rest.  For years I flitted from story to story, writing draft after draft, but not really doing much revision.  Writing a story is fun and I love the thrill of watching it unfold and seeing where the characters are […]

The Order of the Wolf is now for sale at Park Road Books, the leading independent bookstore in Charlotte, NC.