Mar 2, 2016 | The Writing Life
Ever have one of those weeks where everything goes wrong? Well, that has been the last two weeks for me. It got so bad, I was seriously considering giving up writing–the first time I’ve hit a low that deep since my early twenties. And then, just when I...
Mar 1, 2016 | The Writing Life
There’s a double standard in the writing industry. Agents complain about writers all the time–if you check an agent’s Twitter feed or blog, there’s bound to be some not-so-nice comments about the writers who query him or her. But if a writer...
Feb 16, 2016 | The Writing Life
In January 2016, I discovered my friend had a dark side. While he appeared to be an innocuous broadcasting instructor at the local college, it turned out he was leading a double life. He collects *gasp* horror comics. “In fact, I’m going to be at this...
Jan 12, 2016 | The Writing Life
I’ll never forget the first time I met Corporal Tyner Gillies. I was in author Jack Whyte’s masterclass, sweating bullets, waiting for the moment when Whyte would read my work in his wonderful Scottish brogue – and tear it to...
Jan 6, 2016 | The Writing Life
Happy New Year! Sorry I haven’t been making the rounds lately. I didn’t plan on taking time off over the holidays, but as it turned out, I needed to. I completely crashed, but I’m slowly coming back to life. I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday...
Dec 15, 2015 | The Writing Life
It’s that time of year – time to share the very best products, hacks, and other cool things I’ve discovered in 2015. (I’m not sponsored by any of these companies – I’m only sharing them with you because I truly love them.) Best...