Category: My Work
A Week of Writing: 8/6/18 to 8/12/18
Another week of writing in the books. Here’s how I did. Words to Write By I’ve been reading a fair amount of Elmore Leonard, a writer whose style I really enjoy. Today’s quote is another of his pearls of wisdom. “Never use a verb… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 8/6/18 to 8/12/18”
A Week of Writing: 7/30/18 to 8/5/18
Hey, all, it’s Monday, or, uh, Tuesday. Anyway, here’s the week that was. Words to Write By Another quote from Mr. King. This one comes from his book On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. “I believe the road to hell is paved with… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 7/30/18 to 8/5/18”
“Do Me A Favor” & Other Free Flash Fiction
It’s great when you find a publisher who’s willing to publish your work. It’s even better when you find a publisher who’s willing to publish your work more than once. Today marks my fourth story with The Arcanist, an excellent publisher of speculative flash fiction.… Continue Reading ““Do Me A Favor” & Other Free Flash Fiction”
A Week of Writing: 7/23/18 to 7/29/18
Monday has arrived, and it’s time to share my weekly writerly report card. Words to Write By This week’s quote comes from Elmore Leonard, whose “10 Rules of Writing” is one of my favorite pieces of writing advice. “Try to leave out the part… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 7/23/18 to 7/29/18”
Iron Kingdoms Fiction – Confirmed Kill
Got something neat to share with you today. Privateer Press has granted me permission to host a few of my published Iron Kingdoms short stories on the blog. Most of these come from old issues of No Quarter magazine, and this first one, “Confirmed Kill,” ties… Continue Reading “Iron Kingdoms Fiction – Confirmed Kill”
A Week of Writing: 7/16/18 to 7/22/18
Another week gone by, another week of writing, revising, and submitting in the books. Words to Write By This week’s quote is something I definitely struggle with at times. “If I waited for perfection… I would never write a word.” —Margaret Atwood Though I… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 7/16/18 to 7/22/18”
A Week of Writing: 7/9/18 to 7/15/18
Welcome to another week of writerly works. Words to Write By This week’s quote deals with those tricky endings and even trickier beginnings. “The first sentence can’t be written until the final sentence is written.” —Joyce Carol Oates This quote reflects something I’ve been… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 7/9/18 to 7/15/18”
A Week of Writing: 7/2/18 to 7/8/18
Happy Monday. Here’s a week of writing wins and woes. Words to Write By Another quote from King, and one that’s especially important to me since I tend to write a lot of horror. I try to create sympathy for my characters, then turn… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 7/2/18 to 7/8/18”
Submission Statement: June 2018
June was another active month that kept me well ahead of pace for my goal of 100 submissions for the year. Here’s the down and dirty. June 2018 Report Card Submissions Sent: 12 Rejections: 10 Acceptances: 1 Publications: 1 Other: 1 Twelve submissions is… Continue Reading “Submission Statement: June 2018”
A Week of Writing: 6/25/18 to 7/1/2018
I usually post these on Monday, but the fates conspired against me yesterday and kept me far away from the keyboard. Anyway, here’s the week that was. Words to Write By This is one of my favorite quotes because it delivers a great piece… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 6/25/18 to 7/1/2018”
Effectively Wild – A Baseball Horror Story
Night Walk & Other Dark Paths
Acts of War: Flashpoint
Acts of War: Aftershock
Acts of War: Stormbreak
Aeryn Rudel's Rejectomancy 