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When Words Won’t Come

I’ve got a blank page. It’s supposed to have words. Lots of words, in fact. I’m supposed to be almost halfway into the rough draft of my next novel, but I’ve not typed a single word. Granted, the soonest this book would be out is February 2024. My editor won’t get to it until OctoberContinue reading “When Words Won’t Come”

Always in Season

Humans are immortal. Immortal and useless. Unfortunately, they’re the only members of the Garden of Worlds that don’t grow on trees. That means they’re necessary. Shoot. Read “Always in Season” in Professor Feiff’s Compleat Pocket Guide to Xenobiology for the Galactic Traveller on the Move, available now!

I’m Ruined!

Apparently I’m not allowed to enjoy media anymore. Well, that’s not entirely true. This week my kids and I are watching the Lord of the Rings. Yes, the extended versions. I’m still enjoying that. I just started reading Elle(s), a fantastic comic dealing with a girl with multiple personalities… maybe? I’ve backed a bunch ofContinue reading “I’m Ruined!”

Year of Books 2022: Graphic Stories

Different media create different kinds of stories. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. I’ve found that some stories work incredibly well in a semi-graphic medium. I also happened to grow up on comics. So, for the last rundown of what I read this last year, I’m going to give the highlights of comics andContinue reading “Year of Books 2022: Graphic Stories”

A Year of Books 2022: Not Just Science Fiction and Fantasy

I firmly believe that if you only read in the genre you write in, you’re going to end up writing more and more shallowly. Yes, writers need to read their genres so they know what’s out there, but by reading outside their genres, their imaginations, and thus their writing, become richer. So what did IContinue reading “A Year of Books 2022: Not Just Science Fiction and Fantasy”