Here is the full first chapter of the continuing tale of Talbert Gretchen. (Bear in mind this is still the rough draft version so there might be some changes in the final version.) Talbert sat and watched. Soon he would have his audition. Yet again it was to be in a sea-side pub, although this … More Sand, Sea and Stone Excerpt: Talbert
I was having lunch with a friend the other day and after a long winding conversation we ended up talking about my first novel, Deadly Troubadours. What she had to say about it resonated with me and I’m trying to work it out. What better way to work something out than to write it down … More Audience and Tone
I guess for this post to really make sense I have to start it off with a confession. Okay, here it goes. Deep breath. I’m a male writer. And I like women in stories. I feel like I have to stop short of saying I like writing women characters. That isn’t because I don’t like … More Writing Women
I just had a little visit with Kestra, heroine of Deadly Troubadours. She’s doing well. I’ve certainly missed having her voice in my had these past few months and really enjoyed diving back into her chapters. Here is a little sample of where she starts. I wouldn’t say there are explicit spoilers for Deadly Troubadours, … More Sand, Sea and Stone Excerpt: A Kestra Chapter
For me the hardest part of writing is getting started. This goes to the start of a project, the start of a blog, the start of a chapter. Even just the start of a writing session can sometimes seem like a daunting task. It is all too easy to give in to the feelings of … More The Writing Avalanche
Adding two more perks to the Indiegogo store, which is in demand (which means you can buy from it). First is the ebook version. Indiegogo is the cheapest place to get the ebook and the only place to get the ebook that has the chapter art fro the paperback edition. Then there is the sketch … More Sketch Versions available
This is going to be one of those posts where I wish I was in more of a writing community. I’m not. I mean, I have a few friends who are writers, but somehow that is different. But if I were a part of a writing community I would ask a few questions about growing … More Thoughts on Writing Socially
I have 1.5 chapters of a protagonist to write and I will be finished with his storyline. The sequel will stylistically resemble Deadly Troubadours, so many point-of-view cheaters from the main characters’ past plus the current timeline plot. But I’m trying something new. Last time I wrote everything almost at an even pace. I didn’t … More Chapter by chapter
Obviously as an unknown writer of one book I am the place to go for writing advice. Or not. Okay, so i admit I am probably not the first place to go for advice. But at the same time I do like to write and there are certain things that work for me. Maybe they’ll … More Let the Dots Connect
The Goodreads Giveaway ended a few hours ago and I have received the names and addresses of the 25 winners. Now all I need to do is print those out, attach them to the prepared envelopes and ship them out. They should be in the mail in the next few days. I would say tomorrow, … More End of the Giveaway and an eGiveaway
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