The crew on a ship is an age old trope, but it never really seems to get old. After sitting on this thought for a while, I have come to the conclusion that the crew will continue to fit because it reflects life. Most of us are put into situations in life where having a …
Fiction or Fishin’
I got to thinking about how Atom and Go seem to bounce from one scrape to the next with very little downtime in between. This follows the general adventure fiction, but seems to be a tad out of touch with reality. I laughed at that thought. Authors don't write fiction because they want to imitate …
Prey
I read an article on Screen Rant the other day about how the newest installment of the Predator series brought the viewer closer to the original movie than any of the other movies in between. I have to admit, there have been a lot of them. And when you toss in all the Alien movies …
Quick Update
Starting tomorrow (September 29, 2023) Genesis: Atom & Go will be available for free on your Kindle. Please let people know. Spreading the word helps me move books and spark interest in the series. The promotion will run through the weekend, so get a free copy now. If you have any questions, shoot me a …
What’s in a Sequel
A few weeks ago I went with my family to see the new Indiana Jones movie. To be honest, I was a little nervous. I really didn't enjoy Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Looking back I've tried to nail down what it was about the fourth installment of the Indie series …
Rhythm & Rhyme
Life is full of rhythms. When those rhythms fall out of order, it's hard to keep up with both the pastimes we enjoy and the tasks we need to follow through with. It can be one of those 'fun' downward spirals where we find it hard to pull ourselves back up. One piece of our …
Horses and a Dark Place
Creativity comes in seasons. For a long time, I didn't really understand writer's block. I'm assuming it's a little different for everyone, but the end result is similar … an inability to create. For several months not a single creative thought has left my fingertips. I would sit and stare at my manuscript. It stared …
A Bell Jar, a Mason Jar, and a Story Jar
I'm not going insane. At least I don't think I am. No, this post is about things that some, or all of us find jarring. I know that I only speak for myself and there are a lot authors out there who may disagree, but once a reader is in the story it's bad to …
Dark Fantasy from the Western Hills of NY
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of selling my books at our local Twin Tiers Comic-Con. While there I crossed paths with a couple local authors. Lucky for me, Caytlyn Brooke agreed to write a guest post for the Busker. I asked for a brief piece on her writing style and journey. Caytlyn …
There’s a Hole in the Ranch
I've talked before about my love for stories that bend and blend genre. Recently I stumbled across one of these gems. I'm guessing most of you know about the show Outer Range, but I'd put it on my list to watch a while back and forgotten about it until just before Thanksgiving. Watching the first …