1632 Read-Through, Ep. 1 - Catching Up

Ring of Fire: Catching Up

May 23, 2022 davidkeener 1

Well, my interest in Eric Flint’s sprawling 1632 series has been rekindled. Now I’ve embarked on a project to catch up with the world’s largest literary shared universe. So, come along as I read…and review…the books of the “Ring of Fire” series.

Hourlings Podcast Project, S2E6: War

Hourlings Podcast Project: War! (27m)

May 15, 2022 davidkeener 0

This episodes’s topic is “War,” but as a story background. Our illustrious panel will discuss how war, or any ongoing simmering conflict, can be used to add depth and emotional impact to your stories. Check it out!

Balticon 56

My Balticon 2022 Schedule

May 7, 2022 davidkeener 0

My schedule for Balticon has been finalized. I’m on seven panels and I’m moderating two of them. This will be the first convention I’ve attended since the pandemic started. Balticon is being held in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor over Memorial Day weekend.

Hourlings Podcast Project, S2E4: Finding Time

Hourlings Podcast: Finding Time (32m)

May 3, 2022 davidkeener 0

This episode’s topic is “Finding Time,” wherein our illustrious panel discusses the various ways in which they manage to beg, borrow or outright steal the time they need to write their best-selling opuses.

Manassas Reads, April 30, 2022

Manassas Reads, 2022

May 2, 2022 davidkeener 0

I had a great time selling books at Manassas Reads, an annual event hosted by the City of Manassas, Manassas City Public Schools, and the Prince William Public Library System. I’d been busy during the pandemic, so I had five books plus two anthologies for sale.

Hourlings Podcast Project, S2E3: Favorite Quotes

Hourlings Podcast: Favorite Quotes (34m)

April 24, 2022 davidkeener 0

This episode’s topic is “Favorite Quotes,” wherein our illustrious panel of working writers discusses their favorite quotes, ranging from inspirational to downright hilarious. Come join us for the fun!

Lomo Saltado, Author Chow

Author Chow: Lomo Saltado

April 18, 2022 davidkeener 0

It’s been a while since I posted one of my Author Chow entries, dedicated to the premise that authors, like armies, require sustenance or they don’t do what they’re supposed to be doing.