Suffering is Good when its for the FictionWhat life teaches us writers is that every story is a human story. Even if your characters aren’t even from this planet.Apr 18Apr 18
Avoid Your Writing InstinctsThey’re killing your ability to progress as a writer and finish your novel.Apr 15Apr 15
Co-Writing is Worth the EffortFor the past year, I’ve been working on a major project with a writing partner, and it’s been hard. Really hard, even.Apr 5Apr 5
Blogging A-to-Z ChallengeMeet the characters and experience the magic of the city of Hatra in the world of Gioveda — a preview of the upcoming book: Song of HatraApr 2Apr 2
Published inA Writer DarklyZed’s EscapeThe rain was cold and punched Darnell’s face with tiny cold fists as he ran. The rhythmic pounding of his boots on the pavement accented by…May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
Published inA Writer DarklyYasmin and the FireWhen a thing smokes, it’s not always a bad thing, but sometimes you have to see things differently than others do. This time the smoke…May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
Published inA Writer DarklyXerosis“All systems nominal. Mars surface stable. Prescribed distancing established. Mars walk is a ‘go.’” The droning voice of the ship’s main…May 1, 20211May 1, 20211
Published inA Writer DarklyWalter’s ApprenticeWalter Messer was the great-grandson of the German designer responsible for one of the most feared fighter planes in propeller-driven…Apr 30, 20211Apr 30, 20211
Published inA Writer DarklyValkyrieThe sun woke Jorn and Aitna before it broke over the hill to the east. They spent a few minutes rubbing against each other playfully, but…Apr 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021
Published inA Writer DarklyUnimportantThere is nearly nothing that can prepare you for really bad news. Oliver discovered this fact two days before Fall Break. He woke up to go…Apr 30, 20211Apr 30, 20211
