The Great Thing About Bad Reviews
I just had an incredible month of sales for my latest book, Designated Survivor. Every time another sale ticks off on my dashboard I grin a little then am humbled that […]
From Notes to Novels
About five years ago I had 15,000 words written for a novel. I knew where I wanted to take the characters, the plot I wanted to create and follow, and […]
The Game of Thrones Effect
I love TV. Always have. It’s that end-of-the-day time that lets you put your brain on cruise control and let a few other people’s imaginations take over for an hour […]
TWO BOOKS. TWO BEGINNINGS.
I can think of a dozen books, easily, that have been a big part of my life, from beautiful literature to guilty pleasures. Barbara Kingsolver’s The Bean Trees, John Steinbeck’s […]
CHAPTER ONE
Only one week to go until Designated Survivor is released! The Kindle version has been on presale for a few weeks and is getting great traction. Can’t wait for the […]
A TWIST AND A BRICK WALL
An editor is one of the best and biggest choices you will make in your writing, at least if you plan to publish. They cost money. Sometimes lots of money. […]
1,460 Days
Today is my last day of having a three-year old. Just about this time tomorrow my son will officially be four years old. I look through the photographs of […]
Writing in a Vacuum
It’s late 2015 and I released my second novel, Ballyvaughan, several months ago. I’m well on my way to finishing my third novel and it has been so much better […]
Taking My Wins Where I Can
I read this article on the Washington Post about humble bragging and how it can make people not like you. You know, those people who say things on Facebook like: […]
Ballyvaughan – Chapter 1
Eddie’s back was against the light green cement block wall. His Glock 19 nine-millimeter pistol was in his hand and aimed towards the ground. He felt his cell phone vibrate […]