Nov 14, 2014 | On Writing, Past Notes
Great post by Kurt R.A. Giambastiani about a wonderful historical fiction panel we both participated in. 07 Oct 2014 by SeattleAuthor Last Saturday, I battled a demon, and emerged triumphant. Okay, maybe not “triumphant.” But I wasable to walk away under my own power....
Oct 1, 2014 | On Writing, Past Notes
I have a publisher. I like my publisher, although they are smaller than the Big 5 publishers. We get along pretty well, and I’ve appreciated their work on my novel Sinful Folk, which has received great publicity from my publisher’s marketing department....
Sep 21, 2014 | Past Notes
Banned Books Week is “celebrated” by the American Library Association this week of Sept 21-27. However, it’s sad that we even have to draw attention to the fact that books are still being banned today — in the 21st century! Unfortunately,...
Jul 28, 2014 | Horror, On Writing, Past Notes
BRIDE OF THE RAT GOD is a marvelous historical novel (with an element of fantasy to it) that belies its kitschy title. The title makes the story, of course, because it is, in fact, about a silent film star who gets caught in a sorcerous web of complications involving...
May 28, 2014 | On Writing, Past Notes
What does it mean to tell a story? When I think of “telling a story,” I am thinking specifically of the act of verbal storytelling – perhaps around a fire with an audience of people who can leave at any moment. In this situation of verbal storytelling, it’s important...
