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Twenty-plus years of articles, journal entries, and blog posts on the creative life.
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The Article Archive
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Announcing Total Insider Access as I Write My Next Novel
First published on June 20, 2024
I'm sharing everything involved in creating my next novel, Shadow of the Outsider. Learn why, and how you can get behind the curtain.
What it Took to Write My Novelette “Reggie vs Kaiju Storm Dragon Squidbat”
First published on April 18, 2024
A behind-the-scenes, personal look at the creation of my Daikaiju Universe novelette "Reggie vs Kaiju Storm Dragon Squidbat"
All About My New Website (2024)
First published on January 11, 2024
It's 2024, and there's a new website design, and a commitment to a new direction in my creative and professional endeavors. Learn all about it!Twenty Years a Blogger
First published on October 3, 2023
In which I wax reflective and look ahead on the twentieth anniversary of my first blog post.
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Your Creative Integrity
First published on June 8, 2023
Every writer, author, and creator must decide for themselves the ethics of using LLM generative AI. I've made my decision.
Reflecting on the SWFA 2023 Nebula Conference
First published on May 24, 2023
My recollections of and reflections on the SFWA 2023 Nebula Conference, including musing on community, creativity, and the purpose of science fiction and fantasy in the twenty first century.Why I Let You Name Your Price for My E-Books
First published on February 20, 2023
You can now name your own price when you buy any of my e-books directly from me via this website. Read more to understand why I've done this!Indie Authors: Don’t Have a Plan; Have a Practice
First published on November 2, 2022
Two years ago, I had a Big Plan. Here's why it failed, and why I'm almost perfectly fine with that... and how my lesson can help you!
What It Took to Write Indie Author Marketing Infrastructure
First published on September 1, 2022
Learn what it took for me to write and release my first non-fiction e-book since 2014, Indie Author Marketing Infrastructure: Three Things Every Independent Author Must Have for Self-Publishing Success.