Why It’s Good to Read, but Necessary to Write

The last month has been all over. I attended a major conference, learning the history of Jerusalem that will help my role as a pastor. I visited both my and my wife’s families. My bride and I got away without our insanity of kids. As such, my regular writing schedule has suffered. As in, I’veContinue reading “Why It’s Good to Read, but Necessary to Write”

Troublemaker, Storyteller

Today my story, “Troublemaker, Storyteller” is live at Mythaxis — and you can read for free! Here’s what Mythaxis says about the story: ‘Stories about writers’ are a hard sell at Mythaxis, but ‘stories about storytellers’ isn’t exactly the same thing. Jonathon Mast’s tale touches on timely themes of female oppression and the struggle againstContinue reading “Troublemaker, Storyteller”

Something Wicked This Way Rides

When the mayor literally gambles away the town to the devil, how do you get it back? Well, lay down some wagers of your own… On the trail, some things aren’t quite what they seem. What terrifies a hard of cattle might mean your death… These two by yours truly, and twenty-eight more stunning talesContinue reading “Something Wicked This Way Rides”

Faster than George R. R. Martin

I’m not George R. R. Martin. I know, it’s a shock. If you see me in real life, you might be excused for mistaking me for the author of Game of Thrones. We’re both somewhat rotund. We can both be jovial. He’s got more hair than I do, but we both wear glasses. But apparentlyContinue reading “Faster than George R. R. Martin”