Beth Cato joins us today for another round of the Never Have, Never will interview! Here she talks about writing advice, gremlin pee, slimeball tea salesmen, and how hard times in life inspired her stories. Without further ado… The Never Have, Never Will Interview 1. Is there a story you’ve…
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As things have been heating up with the releases of Enter the Janitor and Forge of Ashes, I’ve been popping up in some awesome, odd, and unlikely places. For those interested, this growing list of interviews, guests posts, and podcasts covers a pretty wide range of topics…from RPGs and game-writing…
Comments closedGuest Author Interview: M. Darusha Wehm
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I’m excited to have M. Darusha Wehm visiting the blog today! She’s participating in the Never Have, Never Will interview, which offers up some questions you may not usually see in most author conversations. Her latest book, Children of Arkadia, is out, and you can read all about it after…
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Can you guess which event I’ll be at next? I’m delighted to be heading back to PPWC, one of the first writing conferences I attended when I first set out on my writing adventure. And this time, they’re having me back as faculty! I’ll be teaching several workshops, plus providing…
Comments closedIn this video, I recall the very day and minute and moment when I fully realized my desire to become a writer and career author. Now, I want to hear from you. What event, experience, or encounter set your dreams in motion? Let’s hear your story!
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At Anomalycon, the Writing Process panel provided a fascinating look into a wide variety of approaches to writing–from the planning stages to the actual writing to revisions and everything in-between. Join authors Jody Lynn Nye, Van Aaron Hughes, Thomas Fowler, and myself as we reveal the different tools and techniques…
Comments closedWriter Beware – Scams – Anomalycon Panel
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Consider this a “sneak peek” of the upcoming Scams & Shams workshop I’ll be giving at the Pikes Peak Writer’s Conference (alongside Angie Hodapp). Here, I give an overview of writing and publishing scams, what scammers are really after, and some warning signs/ways to protect yourself.
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At Anomalycon, I had the chance to be on a panel with guest of honor Cory Doctorow as well as author Lou Berger! We talked about “Writing and Technology,” and the discussion ended ranging over a wide range of related issues and items. (You may need to turn up your…
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For those of you who can make it, here’s my panel schedule for Anomalycon 2015! Friday 6PM: So Charming, Not Creepy – Join our gentlemen (and ladies) of class in discussing how to approach people and be friendly (or even strike up a romance) without being that creep. A lesson on…
Comments closedI’ve enjoyed being on the SF Signal Podcast a handful of times over the years, and it’s always a fun experience. The host, Patrick Hester, does an excellent job of talking on a wide range of genre topics, as well as bringing in authors and speculative fiction notables from all…
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