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The Architecture of Writing

The Architecture of Writing

A picture is worth a thousand words. An author can create entire worlds from the color of the grass to the peak of the tallest skyscraper – a stunning landscape for the events of the story and the characters to live in. But how do those characters live, work, and move...

Story Structure, Outlines, and Why It All Limits Creativity

Story Structure, Outlines, and Why It All Limits Creativity

Having plans and direction is good – and even safe – when it comes to many things. A building constructed without plans as to where walls, doors, windows, plumbing, and electrical go isn’t going to stand for very long. Knowing where you’re going and how to get there...

Festival Fear

Festival Fear

I’m not a people person. I’m social with my family and the friends I do have, but like a stereotypical author, I sometimes like to spend time with the fictional friends I’ve created. They’re not a substitute for regular human interaction. But writing is a way for me...

Current Research: Hand Gun Holsters

Current Research: Hand Gun Holsters

For those of you who have read Midnight Splash, you’ve met Detective Ignatius Ellison. I’ve tried to make him a person with relationships and depth before focusing on his job, but somehow, he focuses on his job more than his personal life. Book 2 is only in the...

Character Takeover: Brice

Character Takeover: Brice

Hi. I’m Brice. I’m the lead lab technician at the lab used by Glass Police Department. You’d think you wouldn’t hear from me, huh? But apparently someone thinks I have something worth saying. What that is, I’m also not sure. I’m kinda boring. I’m just a science nerd...

Setting Aside Writing Time

Setting Aside Writing Time

Drafting. Editing. Sending the manuscript for professional editing. Biting my nails and hoping she likes it and doesn’t rip it apart. Sighing with relief when she does. Making those changes. Sending it back. Repeating the cycle. Setting up business details like an...