Actually, I don’t advocate being rude. Ever. Except for sometimes. But here’s the simple truth: Writers need time to write. Doesn’t have to be a lot of time, because some folks can truly accomplish a lot without much, but time is … [Read more...]
The Kindle versions are here…
Amazon and HarperCollins have released the Kindle versions of the Dirk & Steele series. I believe that all other e-versions should be available today, as well. It’s taken a while, I know—and for those who have been waiting, I appreciate your … [Read more...]
Cover Art: MASKED
I think I’ve already discussed the cover art for upcoming anthology, MASKED (coming out this July), but Designer Richard Yoo has blogged the stages leading up to the finished cover. It’s really fascinating (and makes me love the finished product that much … [Read more...]
Farewell, John Wooden.
Lately, it seems that a lot of remarkable people have been passing away. One of them was John Wooden, legendary basketball coach and fellow Hoosier. Here’s an interview with him from the Academy of Achievement. Such a wise, good man. “And, on the … [Read more...]
Q&A: Part 4…
Rose Gott: What are some of the questions that you ask yourself about your characters or the story line that help you to develop your story? How do you decide how much detail to use when world building? When doing a rewrite, how do you keep from confusing … [Read more...]
Some advice.
Lessons To Learn From Heroes’ Failure 1. Don’t suck. 2. Have A Good Reason For Your Characters To Be There 3. Don’t Make Any Of Your Characters Too Powerful 4. Don’t Repeat Yourselves 5. It’s Okay If You Don’t Keep Raising The … [Read more...]
Q&A: Part 3…
Hey guys, if you have a chance, check out this fun interview I did at THAT’S SHANGHAI, a great online and print magazine that dishes on the latest goings-on in Shanghai, China. It’s part of their wonderful “Why I Write” series. Allen: 1) I’m … [Read more...]
A friend from the forest…
So, I’m working like a fiend in the sun room, I happen to look up, and who do I see making tracks across the driveway? A turtle! Plenty of woods and ponds for him (or her) to get lost in. I was certainly in his way, that’s for sure. These … [Read more...]
Remember Memorial Day, friends.
And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me. ~Lee Greenwood A moving tribute to the fallen, and those left behind: “On Memorial Day, Remember the Mothers, … [Read more...]
Q&A: Part 2…
Answering just one question today. Susan: How has it been for you, in your transition from a small book publisher (Dorchester) to the biggest (Avon)? What did your agent think about the shift? It’s funny, but I never thought of Leisure (Dorchester) as being all that … [Read more...]
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