Writing is work. I wish it was only fun. There is real joy in creating stories, crafting mythologies, sculpting characters, and weaving storylines. There’s something magical in discovering surprises you laid for yourself. I actually do enjoy revising stories and shining them up. But if you intend to be successful as an author, it alsoContinue reading “The Work that Comes After the Writing”
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Does race have anything to do with genre writing?
Yes. Ok, now that I’ve said that… I’m not sure where to go next. I’ve been watching what’s going on in our nation, and I felt typing up a normal blog entry would be kinda pointless right now. There’s big things going on. Important things. And while I’m still writing and submitting my fiction, theContinue reading “Does race have anything to do with genre writing?”
Festival of Stories
Stories are coming. Festivals of stories. My wife has this thing. She’ll look at any given story I write, and sometimes she’ll say, “That’s a you story.” And it usually has to do with… well, stories. See, I like writing stories about stories. You can probably blame Neil Gaiman and Sandman for that, really. OrContinue reading “Festival of Stories”
Write EVERY Day?
Do you need to write every single day if you’re going to be a writer? Let me ask a related question: Must you go to work every single day to consider yourself employed? I really hope not! Personally, I value my “days off.” While I rarely get a day to do nothing, those days whereContinue reading “Write EVERY Day?”
Being Remembered
She told my wife it reminded her of me. So, I’ve been feeling down. It’s the whole pandemic thing. It’s kept me locked up with my children, whom I love, but need a little time away from. It’s kept me locked away from the people I serve in my ministry. This week, my church councilContinue reading “Being Remembered”
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