You will have noticed I've registered this blog in my name. It makes it easier for people to find me (I hope) and it looks more professional--if that sort of thing really matters. I don't know if it does, but it sure looks neat seeing my name dot-commed (Did I invent a new verb here?). For … Continue reading A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing: Dealing with Bad Reviews
Publishing
Hugh Howey: Self-publishing is the future — and great for writers
Howey is at it again. He wrote an excellent piece on the future of writers: "I celebrate writing for any of these reasons — I wish more people wrote more often. But what fascinates me as a self-published author are not those who publish a single novel but rather those who approach this as a … Continue reading Hugh Howey: Self-publishing is the future — and great for writers
My Advice to Aspiring Authors | Hugh Howey
I've been following Hugh for a while now ever since I read the first Wool installment. To say he writes great prose would be an understatement. Hugh is one of those rare writers that can tell an incredibly evocative story in a way that pulls you right into the middle of it, arms flailing--you see, … Continue reading My Advice to Aspiring Authors | Hugh Howey
Penguin’s Solution for Authors: One Racket To Rule Them All
There are sharks out there, guys, and they're unscrupulous. They want to feed and they don't care how or who they eat. This article on David Gaughran's blog is a must read. It will help you make an informed choice when the time comes and you're in a situation where you want to use someone … Continue reading Penguin’s Solution for Authors: One Racket To Rule Them All
The Seals of Abgal is Available in Paperback!
It is done. The color issues have been sorted and The Seals of Abgal is now available in paperback. It looks stunning. It really does, and it's not me being an arrogant twit. Fena Lee did a phenomenal job. I'm going to stick with this style for the series. It makes sense to do so, … Continue reading The Seals of Abgal is Available in Paperback!
Goodbye 2012. Hello 2013
2012 was a rough year for a lot of people, me included. It also went by very fast. For those reasons I don't make New Year's resolutions anymore. I'd rather just set goals throughout the year. Waiting for a new year to bring about change just takes too long and I try not to wait … Continue reading Goodbye 2012. Hello 2013
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