TIPS FOR UP-AND-COMING WRITERS: I found out today that I was second in sales for the month of November over at 7DS Books. They’re the ones who carry my short story collection Out Through the Attic. I’m not mentioning this to brag… well, I am… at least a little, but it’s not the most important […]
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Today is the day… well, technically, tomorrow is the day, but the gods of database validation smiled upon me. The official date was 11/1/2015. However (and I’m really grateful for this), the actual date turned out to be Halloween of 2015. I consider that an auspicious occasion. So, I have a favor to ask. I’m
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Many of you have been along for the ride as I blistered my feet upon the ragged road that is a writing career. For that alone I want to offer my thanks. This year, however, I’m upping the ante a bit. WordFire Press is launching the new Chemical Burn at Denver Comic Con this year. The first
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I’m doing everything I can these days to become a fulltime freelancer. With bills being what they are and my old “perfect day gig” having mostly dried up, I need a new revenue stream. Working with Kathryn S. Renta of LatchKeyArtist.com, we’ve been doing banner work for TOR and Kevin J. Anderson, as well as
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Recent events surrounding the on-going Hugo / SFWA / sci-fi culture war recently prompted me to suggest to some author friends that we undertake a panel on professionalism. As a result, one of them (Betsy Dornbush) linked up a rather germane article by Hugo-award-winning author “Kameron Hurley on Trigger Warnings and Neil Gaiman.” I read
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Once upon a time there was a plumber named Bob and a home-builder named Tom. On a bright, sunny day, Tom asked Bob to tile a bathroom for a home. Tom intended to sell this home to either investors or other homebuilders. The two men agreed upon an estimated price for the work, and with
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They put your name on it, so this letter is for Tyson Green, the Lead Designer for Destiny. However, I suspect my grievances should probably be directed more towards a director or V.P. or some anonymous suit somewhere who firmly believes that no story + lots of PvP = good and long-lasting dividends. Bollocks. Let
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I rarely go through the hubbub of catching block-buster movies when they first come out. I’m a bit of a recluse, and being around all those folks is not at the top of my list of “Things to do in Denver Before I Die.” However, after having seen Guardians of the Galaxy this past weekend,
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