How Do You Come Up With This Crap?
A writer never knows from where or when an idea may come.
Another Writer
Great strides have been made in recent years toward the development of self-publishing tools and outlets that enable authors to easily reach an audience.
The Genre Game
There are a lot of things to love about living here in the the Northwest. One of them is the Seattle International Film Festival.
Get Your Own Ideas, Pal!
Truly original ideas are rare. Most of us creative types find inspiration in what's come before, imprinting our own style and world-view onto what's already been done.
We Are Big Brother
Even someone who's never read George Orwell's classic dystopian novel understands the idea of Big Brother - an ever-watchful collective that monitors our daily activities and behavior, passing judgement and retribution upon those who threaten it.
The Oblivious Hero
It’s safe to say that without Aaron Garrett I may have never finished my first novel. He rescued my literary career, such that it is.
A Good Title Goes a Long Way
As I imagine most writers do, I try to put a lot of thought into my titles. I find it difficult to even begin a new project without some kind of working title.
Yes, But The Book Was Better
I daydream sometimes about having a book I've written adapted into a movie.
Oh, Dystopia!
When I was sending my manuscript around to agents and publishers, a common criticism of why it was rejected was that it would be lost among all the other post-apocalyptic, dystopian novels currently out there.
What's So Scary About...?
I've got an inkling of an idea for a novel that involves some kind of horrific or disturbing element. That's led me to think about what I find scary.