And NaNo is Dead
Yep. That’s right. NaNo is Dead. One of the big hubbubs this week was the news that the organization behind NaNoWriMo is officially dead and honestly? That’s a good thing. Besides the abuse scandal, followed by the AI scandal, NaNo’s Read More…
Family is a Complicated Word
Today in the United States, it is National Family Day. Families are definitely a theme in my works, everything from found and chosen families to blood relatives and all the pros and cons that come with each type of relationship. Read More…
The Corner of Story and Game
I’ve been on a lot of podcasts. It goes with the territory of being a creative and gamer. But recently, I had the great honor of being a guest on The Corner of Story and Game, a great podcast about how games Read More…
What’s Taking So Long?
I remember a time when writing was easier. Note that I didn’t say easy. Writing fiction isn’t easy. Anyone who tells you otherwise is doing something wrong, at least in my opinion. Juggling characters, settings, plot lines, conflicts, and world Read More…
T-Minus 4 Hours
T-Minus 4 Hours until the clocks roll around and it’s midnight here in the greater Seattle area, meaning it will officially be 2024 (at least that was how long when I began this post… now it’s more like 3 hours). Some Read More…
How I Outline
Recently, a friend and colleague asked me to share more in-depth details about my outlining process, so here goes. I’m what they call a plotser, meaning I do a mix of plotting and pantsing when I write. Plotting suggests that I outline what’s going to happen (plot, character arcs, etc.) and pantsing suggests that I write “by the seat of my pants” without any outlines. Read More…
Online Writing Convention!
This weekend is the Online Writer’s Conference, which is FREE and online during our quarantine days! If you’re looking to learn something about writing, you should check it out. Great guests and lineup. I’ve got a panel at 1 PM Read More…
The Writer with the Dragon Tattoo
Everyone discovers the realms of science fiction and fantasy through different means. Some of us by way of a blockbuster film or bestselling novel, and others by way of a friend or a teacher. For me, it was a mix Read More…
Into the Rainforest
I’m currently packing up and preparing for a drive tomorrow (2/27) where I’ll be heading into the rainforest of Washington State as part of a writers retreat. No Internet, wifi, or cell for five days. Just me, my computer, and Read More…
Writer Imperfect
Hey folks, I’ll be on Twitch TV tomorrow (2/20/19) on a show called Writer Imperfect, alongside JD Jordan, Christopher Lee, John Ryers, and Josh Robertson. We’ll be talking about writing (of course!) and probably gaming and other geeky things as they Read More…
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