Writers love playing the “what-if?” game. It’s how we get our best ideas. Many years ago, I read a series of articles in The Oregonian about the growing problem of eco-terrorism in the western states. One line in particular grabbed me: the reporter wrote, “It’s a miracle nobody has been killed.” So, I thought, what … Continue reading Serial and Milk(ing it)
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Ban My Book…Please!
I think my book is too tame. Don't get me wrong; it's hardly G-rated. There's sex, violence, and profanity. Kidnapping and substance abuse. Desecration of public lands, for crying out loud. But sadly, nobody has banned No Time for Kings. Too bad, because apparently, banned books sell like hotcakes. If you really want to ride … Continue reading Ban My Book…Please!
The End
Quite unexpectedly, I finished my novel this afternoon. I still don't think it's sunk in yet. As you may recall, I began writing "Dream Sailors" four years ago. Soon after moving in, Tara suggested we set aside time every Sunday to write. She has long been supportive of my writing - was, in fact, the … Continue reading The End
NNWM/30: Final Words
Happy last day of November! If you participated in NaNoWriMo, I hope you hit your word goal. I, for one, am glad it's over. NaNoWriMo was harder than I imagined it would be. 50,000 words in a month is tough. I did the math before signing up and figured 1,667 words a day - the … Continue reading NNWM/30: Final Words
NNWM/1: And So It Begins
It's the stroke of midnight on November 1, and I have officially kicked off NaNoWriMo. In style, I might add. I am holed up in a vintage trailer on the Washington coast, with my favorite music playing and a lineup of Day of the Dead candles burning festively, putting me in the Halloween spirit. It's … Continue reading NNWM/1: And So It Begins
When Fiction is Nonfiction
Earlier in the week, I came across an interesting and thought provoking blog post by a longtime favorite, Jess Witkins. Jess is currently working on a book of her own, and talked about the worst thing she ever did as a writer. If you don't feel like following the link, I'll "out" her for you: Jess … Continue reading When Fiction is Nonfiction
Too Busy Feeding Unicorns
My attitude about books has changed drastically over the past year. Or, more specifically, e-readers. I had long lamented the rise of the Kindle and other e-readers. "They're too impersonal," I said. "There's nothing like feeling the weight of a book in your hands, smelling the musty pages, immersing yourself in the realm of print." … Continue reading Too Busy Feeding Unicorns
You’re So Vain, You Probably Think Self-Publishing’s About You
Sunday was quite amazing. After all, it isn't every day that your book is released. It started out with a text from Rusty in the morning. You're the number 1 "No Time For Kings" on Google search now. Yes! This pleased me to no end. You see, there's another book out there with my same … Continue reading You’re So Vain, You Probably Think Self-Publishing’s About You
Mark My Words 