Dayjob demands have put me way behind in several ways. As I struggle to recover & catch up, here’s an entry from last year that I feel is still relevant. One of these soldiers is likely to die. There’s just something about a game, or story, that doesn’t pull its punches. I get a feeling… Continue reading From the Vault: Death & Consequences
Category: Writing
Writer Report: Word by Word
This is… a bit more complex than I thought it’d be. I’m working over Cold Streets the way Jack Bauer works over someone who knows where the bomb is on Air Force One. Two of the opening scenes have been entirely swapped, and I’m rewriting a major section and introduction of a new character to… Continue reading Writer Report: Word by Word
Writers Need Editors
Kerrigan demands better motivations. She’s a strong, independent woman who don’t need no man. I don’t know how many writers would be willing to admit this. Good ones, I’d imagine. But here’s a shocking fact that may take you by surprise: no writer is an island. Even great writers who sell millions of copies don’t… Continue reading Writers Need Editors
Writer Report: By Hand
This week has been relatively rough. Some projects at the dayjob simply refuse to die. I’ve had some difficulty sticking to my exercise routine. It’s possible I’m still knackered by the changing of the seasons, especially now that colder weather and even less sunshine is the order of the day. So I’m not as far… Continue reading Writer Report: By Hand
Brick & Mortar Questions
I’ve heard it said several times that brick and mortar bookstores are going the way of the dodo. And for a similar reason, as well: we’re killing them. Now, I don’t think that every single Barnes & Noble is going to lock its doors and shutter its windows tomorrow. I think brick and mortar stores… Continue reading Brick & Mortar Questions
Writer Report: Looming Quarter
Much like some malevolent giant peering over the wall of a nearly defenseless settlement, the dreaded Q4 is upon me at the dayjob. Expectations are high. Work is sure to come fast and furious (and without the benefits of Michelle Rodriguez or Jordana Brewster). I’m going to have to take extra steps to stay on… Continue reading Writer Report: Looming Quarter
Writer Report: Seasons Change
Unfortunately, I don’t have a great deal to report from the past week. I’m not sure why it’s been difficult to get myself out of bed this past week. Either it’s the change of the seasons, or a side effect of the medication I’m on. Which is more complex than whiskey, before that gets mentioned.… Continue reading Writer Report: Seasons Change
Writer Report: Hard Part's Over
Courtesy Floating Robes Cold Streets is done. Well, the first draft is done, anyway. The sequel to Cold Iron (which, as a friendly reminder, you can buy here or here) was born out of a desire to lay a foundation for future, full-length projects. Once I take up the editing hat and really get down… Continue reading Writer Report: Hard Part's Over
One Day More
Writing, like any skill, needs to be practiced in order to maintain a certain level of competence. The nibs of pens and points of pencils must be sharpened. For me, writing flash fiction every week is how I got about doing that. Having to come up with a thousand words with a simple prompt keeps… Continue reading One Day More
Writer Report: Nearly There
I really do not like being sick. I’ve had to put exercising on hold as I recover from whatever it is that’s making my throat and muscles sore. I hope to be back in the gym on Monday, but I’m trying to be realistic. It may be a while before I’m back up to my… Continue reading Writer Report: Nearly There
