It's been rather quiet around here lately, hasn't it? Not without good reason, though. I've been working long hours, and am currently taking mandatory online courses to boot. What free time I have is typically spent on managing the Of Metal and Magic (OMAM) authors for Fiction Vortex. Our newest member, D.W.T. Smith has been eagerly grinding … Continue reading Writing Updates
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A Busy 2018 in Review
I know my reaction to the turn of the new year is a bit slow. Everything has been a bit slow for me as of late. It's the cold. Everything moves slower in the cold. Truthfully, it's probably that this past year has overwhelmed me a bit. December was a unproductive blur, after months and … Continue reading A Busy 2018 in Review
Fiction Vortex Update
As many of you know, I am the managing head of Fiction Vortex's Of Metal and Magic StoryVerse. It's a shared, high-fantasy universe that currently has seven authors, including myself. I want to give you guys some updates on what's going on with us at OMAM, as we call ourselves, but first let me mention another … Continue reading Fiction Vortex Update
Looking for a Few Good Writers
I've mentioned before on this blog that I am the head of a shared fantasy universe called Of Metal and Magic. We even have a Facebook page. Right now we have six authors, including myself, writing series which are all set on the world of Soria. But as we churn out drafts in preparation for … Continue reading Looking for a Few Good Writers
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…?
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
Updates, and Going AWOL (Again!)
Hello Everyone, I might be AWOL for a long while. I will be heading off for about six weeks of legal and leadership training tomorrow. At this point, I am not sure what sort of internet connection I will have at my destination, nor how much free time I will have. As such, it could … Continue reading Updates, and Going AWOL (Again!)
Exclusive Cover Reveal Coming Soon!
I just recently received the cover images for my upcoming epic fantasy series being released by Fiction Vortex. I don't want to say much before the big reveal. I will offer some details about the series and the story at that time. Working with Fiction Vortex has been a great experience so far. I work … Continue reading Exclusive Cover Reveal Coming Soon!
Writing Tools: Write Monkey
I have written before about the nice little program Plume Creator, and how it can be very helpful for organizing a large project and keeping on track. My post on the topic can be found HERE. Plume Creator helped me incalculably to finish my first book. I used it to keep track of chapters, scenes, … Continue reading Writing Tools: Write Monkey
Share: The Bus Test
Here is a great tool for writers: the bus test. It is a quirky way to measure the value and emotional depth of your characters. I do not agree that a reader has to "become" a character. In fact I find that idea preposterous in most cases, since fictional characters are by their very nature … Continue reading Share: The Bus Test
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