When is an Elf not an Elf? And why do we care?
Yes, my novel is compelling, special, well-written etc. just like the 499 other epic fantasy manuscripts sitting in the slush piles of every publishing house that offers YA epic fantasy. I am working...
View ArticleTurn Write At The Next Junction
Family vacations are always special for my little clan. Once a year, we pack up our considerable collection of camping gear and head to the mountains, lakes and redwoods. Without Internet and...
View ArticleDealing with Writer’s Block
I’ve learned the hard way that when someone tells you that they have writer’s block, the most unhelpful way to respond is: a) Oh, I’ve never had that. b) It’s just in your head. c) There’s no such...
View ArticleEpic Fantasy, Epic Tattoos
I take my tattoos pretty seriously and see them as a rite-of-passage. I have three, each celebrating a landmark event. I got the first when Ms. Elfwriter and I got married and the other two when my...
View ArticleWhen Is An Elf Not An Elf?
Over the three days of November 17 -19, Amazon.com have decided to promote the 2013 Winner of the Eric Hoffer Book Award for YA – At The Walls Of Galbrieth. The novel will be offered FREE in ebook...
View ArticleThe Facts of (Publishing) Life.
I really should not be surprised. My publisher has done this to me before. They have taken my award-winning At The Walls Of Galbrieth, the opening book of the Wycaan Master series and, in celebration...
View ArticleKingfisher – Chapter 1
Below is the opening chapter to Kingfisher: Slave to Honor. If it grabs you, please download a FREE copy from Inkitt Publishers and read. Then do me a favor and leave an honest review. You are helping...
View ArticleAn Author on Vacation
I just came across something I retweeted a year ago from Novelicious (@noveliciouss), who shares lovely pictures and photos with inspirational messages, often about the writing process. She is well...
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