This past week was spring break, or as it’s known in my home, No Pants Week. While pantsless, I did a great deal of writing on Lineage, the sequel to Birthright, and on my upcoming steampunk serial novel that we’re tentatively titling Nimbus. Since February 13th, I have passed the 34,000 word mark on Lineage and… Continue reading Writing My Novel: The 30k Milestone and Beyond!
Tag: Storytelling
When Your Writing Sucks
The past few days have been terrible writing days. Not in terms of wordcount, though. In terms of pure output, I’ve chugged out 8-10k since Saturday. But a lot of what I’ve written is just downright bad. I’m working on two novels, Lineage (the sequel to the upcoming Birthright) and the as-yet-unnamed steampunk serial novel.… Continue reading When Your Writing Sucks
Quote of the Day – “Aspiring Penmonkey” Edition
A while back, I went through all my bios and took the word “aspiring” out of it. I’m not an “aspiring” writer or an “aspiring” novelist. I am a writer. I have written a novel (working on three more, as we speak! Eek!). I’ve even had a short story accepted for professional publication. I make… Continue reading Quote of the Day – “Aspiring Penmonkey” Edition
How My First Short Story Was Accepted For Publication
Well, it finally happened. I opened an email today and saw the news that one of my short stories had been accepted for publication. And after only 15 rejections! (That’s crazy talk!) I was absolutely ecstatic. Still am, actually. I’ve emailed the publication with my formatted manuscript and put the contract in the mail. Due… Continue reading How My First Short Story Was Accepted For Publication
How to Start a D&D Campaign?
Every so often, I get the hankering to play a tabletop RPG. Back in college, we had some rousing games of Dungeons and Dragons. I have a lot of fond memories of those nights where my buddies and I would sit around a table and kill the devil or something silly like that. (I won’t… Continue reading How to Start a D&D Campaign?