I’ve cracked the code. Well, maybe not the code but at least a code. The sad thing is, I’m not the first person to have some up with this secret, nor am I the first person to write about it. Now some background. For the second year in a row, I started 2017 off with … More A Secret For Successful Writing
A few days ago I wrote about how I wanted to finish my second draft by tonight. There are still a few hours left in tonight and all things are possible. But, to be honest, it does seem rather unlikely. I suppose I could chalk it up to poor planning. I really liked the sound … More About that Goal
Earlier this week I looked at my calendar and decided something. After too long of working on it, I aim to finish the second draft of my second novel by June 21st. Although, just now as I right this I have an urge to make it June 22nd. Hmm. Let’s put that to the side … More Unannounced Goal
I’m at the stage of writing that I’m discovering is the hardest for me. The story is done. There are few, if any, surprises left to discover. But, there are errors. Many, many errors. I’ve used a few beta-readers. I have their notes. I have a few notes of my own. I know to make … More Writing is Lonely
I tried staring at my rough draft. I have a list of corrections that need to be made. But i just stared at them. That little sound a cd player makes when the disc spins at what seems to be a wrong speed. That is the sound I imagine coming off of my brain as … More Brain Not Working
Editing. Editing. Editing. My eyes are tired of seeing the flaws in my tapestry. But I need to fix the whole. So much more to go. Good news is my artist (and wife) is ready to get started on the cover art and interior illustrations. Deeming her art come in helps boost motivation. Until then … More Continuing
Early tomorrow morning I’ll be joining a staff of excellent people and helping take a large group of kids into mountains for skiing. Skiing is a bit outside my skill set. I blame that on growing up in Florida and Georgia where, for the most part, skiing meant water not snow. Of course, I’m not … More Into the Wild
Yesterday I wrote a little about my feelings on editing. The soul crushing task that is editing. Today was back to the grindstone and trying to clean up the beautiful mess that is my sequel. There was a lot of just polishing over rough edges. A majority was just that. Smoothing and polishing and hoping … More Editing Leads to Writing
Yesterday I had an experience that made me feel like I was gaining ground as an author. Kinokuniya is a large bookstore here in Japan. Their sixth floor Shibuya location in Tokyo has been the bookstore that I’ve gone to for English books since moving to Japan in 2004. Not only is my book, Deadly … More My Book at Kinokuniya
I had a bit of an adventure today and would love to share the full details. The only problem is I also spent the entire evening in Papa mode. Don’t get me wrong, Papa mode is awesome. Me and my little guy played and sang and danced. We laughed and even tickled a little. The … More Almost Bedtime
Deadly Troubadour 