A PRODUCTIVE YEAR 2017 has been quite a busy year for me. I've done a lot of writing, and reading, more than I expected. While I wasn't as successful as I had hoped, I did get a lot done. Though I'm not exactly clear on the 2016/2017 divide, I think I wrote something like 40 … Continue reading 2017 in the Rear-View, 2018 Under the Tires
Tag: publishing
Random Updates
Oh my, a lot has been going on. Where to begin? I should probably start by offering my thanks to anyone who voted for my story "Catching Cameron Ellis" on Astounding Outpost. I made second place! That means a little bit of treasure will be coming my way. You can read the announcement HERE. Also, … Continue reading Random Updates
Celebrating the Big 35!
No, I'm not that old yet. Almost. My time for running off to become an FBI agent is running thin. No, in this case the 35 refers to my 35th short story acceptance. And a humor story no less. At least that's what my submission tracker is telling me. But could be lying to me. … Continue reading Celebrating the Big 35!
Heading Home — My Writing Roots Vol. 5
Before heading back home--real home, where my wife and cats live, where my car is parked, that place with the big TV and PlayStation 4 I bought with my own money--I took one last glance at all that stuff my mom saved from my childhood. This trip has been strange. This is the first time … Continue reading Heading Home — My Writing Roots Vol. 5
My Story Submission Process
It feels like I haven't written about my current writing process in quite some time, but a recent comment from the wonderful Joy Pixley has me thinking about it again. She is not the first to comment to me that I seem to have had a lot of success in publishing. I posted long ago … Continue reading My Story Submission Process
My First Book is Finally For Sale!
I just got the news from Amazon that my book is now for sale. It's been a long road getting to this point. I hadn't intended my first book to be a self-published one. Perhaps a bit of that was concern about the complexity of the publishing process, perhaps it was due to certain views … Continue reading My First Book is Finally For Sale!
The Were-Traveler Open Call: Tribute to Douglas Adams
Pre-orders Now Open
The PRE-ORDER PAGE for The Adventures of Iric is now live on Amazon. I'd like to think it will be the same page for regular sales, once the release date arrives, but I'm not sure. Thanks to everyone for all the support you've given me over the past year here on the blog, on Facebook, … Continue reading Pre-orders Now Open
The Adventures of Iric–Release Date Set!
Well, I did it. I pushed the button that handed my baby over to Amazon. The official release date is set for Monday, November 20th. But it should be available for pre-order some time soon. Without further ado, here is the cover: That's pretty decent, right? E. Rachael Hardcastle did a good job. I wasn't … Continue reading The Adventures of Iric–Release Date Set!
To J.M. or not to J.M.?
Dear Friends and Followers, I have a quick question. As I wrap up the formatting for my Adventures of Iric collection, I've been reconsidering the way I write my name. These second thoughts (read: doubts) came to me when I received the cover for the book (done by the wonderful E. Rachael Hardcastle). You see, … Continue reading To J.M. or not to J.M.?
JM Williams 