Indie Writing Life: S1E7 – Dragon Scouting
Welcome to Episode 7 of “Indie Writing Life,” my (mostly) weekly series about my ongoing activities as a writer, i.e. – somebody running a business […]
A Little Inspiration
Indie Writing Life: S1E6 – Launch Survivor
Welcome to Episode 6 of “Indie Writing Life,” my weekly series about my ongoing activities as an indie writer. This week: book launch prep, a progress report on my WIP, an initial outline for a new post-apocalyptic novel, critiques for my WIP, and reading a good book on book launches.
Indie Writing Life: S1E5 – Deluxe Recharging
A typical writing week, from my WIP to the preparations for a new release. Plus some new technology exploration and some planned downtime to recharge those creative batteries.
Indie Writing Life: S1E4 – Tax Season
Episode 4 of my “Indie Writing Life” series covers taxes, my progress on my current Work-In-Progress (WIP), a convention update, and a few other topics.
Indie Writing Life: S1E3 – Invisible Audacity
Another typical week in the writing trenches for me. Made progress on my WIP, did some volunteer work for Balticon, and did some “indie publishing” stuff.
Books That Feel Like Fantasy…but Aren’t
I suggested “Books That Feel Like Fantasy But Aren’t” as a topic for one of our podcasts for the Hourlings Podcast Project. My fellow podcast-inators looked at me like I had two heads. So, I decided to do it as a blog post instead since they clearly weren’t feeling the sheer brilliance of my idea.
Author Chow: Drunken Rib-Eye
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 (hint: writing). The Drunken Rib Eye was probably the finest meal I’ve had since before the pandemic.
Author Chow: Lomo Saltado
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.
Monday Mashup: Toy Story and LOTR
I loved this mashup from the very moment I first saw it. What could be better than Buzz Lightyear confronting the Eye of Sauron…
Inspiration: Leaving Earth
This is a photo of Space Shuttle Endeavour on its way to rendezvous with the International Space Station, taken May 16, 2011 by a shuttle training aircraft. Endeavour is seen emerging from the clouds, although it is still well short of achieving orbit and below the height of the space station.