“Do you need to leave the room to get writing done?” my wife asks, concerned. We’re currently sitting in a hotel room. Three of the kids are on their laptops at school meets. The baby is staring at my wife’s phone so she doesn’t disturb the others at school. I’m trying to get a littleContinue reading “Boundaries for Writers and Their Families”
Author Archives: Jon
Because I Needed More to Do
Clearly something is wrong with me. Well, honestly, there’s a lot of things wrong with me. Right now I’m thinking of one thing in particular, though: I’m thinking of starting a YouTube channel. Why would I do such a thing?! I’ve got enough going on as it is. I don’t need to add more toContinue reading “Because I Needed More to Do”
The Cull
I can’t do it. We have too many books in our household. OK, yes, I know that’s technically impossible. It’s not “too many books,” it’s “not enough shelves.” Except we have two rooms dedicated to nothing but shelves of books, along with several other shelves in each bedroom, the basement, and the living room. We’veContinue reading “The Cull”
Impatience is Not a Virtue
I may have a problem. For Christmas, my parents gave me an insanely generous gift: a $100 gift card for my comic shop. Guess what I’m planning to do later today? Last night I was going through what I want to get. The shop is running a sale for the next week, and I’m eagerContinue reading “Impatience is Not a Virtue”
Daring to Read a Bestseller…
I’ve rarely been accused of being normal. That shows up in my book choices. If you want to guarantee I won’t read something, tell me it’s a New York Times bestseller. I don’t know why. The book might be awesome, but the second I hear that it’s a bestseller on one of those big lists,Continue reading “Daring to Read a Bestseller…”
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