Fellow fantasy author Roderick T. Macdonald nominated me to this award recently. Probably because he knows how uncomfortable I get talking about myself. I can talk your ear off about my books, or fantasy in general, but I don't find myself to be as interesting a character as the ones I create. I also am … Continue reading Mystery Blogger Award
Author: JM Williams
Author, historian, teacher, veteran. A man full of stories.
A Day for Storm Hamilton
Well isn't this just great timing? I just officially published the paperback version of my first Storm Hamilton collection, A Storm in New London. Hours later, Bards and Sages drops the digital version of the story "A Step Too Far"! A Storm in New London features the ten core Storm Hamilton stories (short stories, flash, and microfiction) … Continue reading A Day for Storm Hamilton
Updates
I've updated my front page with some current news, including a cover reveal! Check it out!
Proof of Life
This post is going to be short and sweet. I got the proof copies of my next self-published title, the first collection of Storm Hamilton stories. The wonderful E. Rachel Hardcastle did the front cover. For those who don't recall, she also did the cover for my Iric collection. And like the Iric book, I … Continue reading Proof of Life
So the Big News is…?
So I've been bad at keeping up with this blog recently. And I've made excuses. There are big things happening. I've got good news. And all that. Everyone has excuses. That's an good author's prime talent. But I do have big news, and I do have a lot going on. So let me just get … Continue reading So the Big News is…?
On to the Next Discworld Book
I have a big announcement to make in the coming days. I am not ready for it yet, still a few screws to tighten, but the details are coming. In the meantime, let me share with you my current audiobook. Part of me is excited to start a new Terry Pratchett Discworld book, but part … Continue reading On to the Next Discworld Book
Big News(letter) Coming!
Some of you have probably noticed that my presence in the blogosphere has been lacking as of late. Part of that was due to my being away on a business trip. But a larger part of it was my being distracted by a bunch of projects that are all coming to fruition. I've got a … Continue reading Big News(letter) Coming!
I Need a Beta Reader
Do you like reading epic fantasy? I need help finishing the edits on the first volume of Call of the Guardian. The person I was previously working with had to depart suddenly. She finished 6 of 10 episodes, leaving four to still be reviewed. Each episode is around 8500-9500 words, for a total of less than … Continue reading I Need a Beta Reader
Some Common Dialogue Problems
It's been a while since I've listened to an ebook. Well, not a real ebook, a novel. I've spent the last couple of months listening to audio lectures on a range of subjects from the mythology of the ancient west (Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic), medieval history focused on important heroines (Joan of Arc), and currently … Continue reading Some Common Dialogue Problems
Calling All Epic Fantasy Authors
So I am finally home, for good this time. I actually arrived a couple weeks ago, but had to run off for another week-long business trip right after. Now I should have some time to catch up with writing and other projects (knock on wood!). One of the big twists that my writing path has … Continue reading Calling All Epic Fantasy Authors
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