I love notebooks—I think every writer loves notebooks. There’s something about a virgin piece of paper and the unbent binding that beckons the writer onto some adventure. It becomes a new companion. A friend, a lover. Someone to whom we pour out a best and silliest ideas. Some of it is useful, some of it... Continue Reading →
It probably started with the Marvel movies. Not references themselves, but the relentless, in your face, Easter eggs that constitute a meaningless dog whistling. “Hey fellow nerds,” this little pop culture reference seems to say, “remember this cool thing? Only serious fans remember this obscure piece of ephemera!” With Disney’s permission via example, pop culture... Continue Reading →
Read me in Anvil Issue #4 I've hammered out another short story for Anvil. Pre-orders for issue 4 are currently live on IronAgeMedia. The guys at IronAgeMedia are always great to work with and I can't wait for you guys to get your hands on this issue! More details to come. While you're checking out... Continue Reading →
Entry 6, gathering brushwood. There was a time in my life when I didn’t write short stories. And by that, I mean that I had this youthful, naïve belief that I was a “novelist” and would never write a short story. It was really just an excuse for the simple fact that I didn’t know... Continue Reading →
I'll probably regret it. The New Year is always a fascinating time. The few short, almost ethereal days between Christmas and New Years always demands a moment of introspection. I have a lot to be grateful for. This is the first year I published anything, now to have three works under my belt...I've achieved a... Continue Reading →
The Salon at Elfland 