Where does the slow burn fit into science-fiction? How do writers balance the pace with the need to move the story forward? Where is the point where the book or movie bogs down? I recently watched Io on Netflix. It was a serious slow burn, yet held my attention. Some might think it too slow, …
I saw a Twitter post asking author's what actor we would have play our main character if our book was made into a movie or show. It got me thinking. Not just about who would play Atom, but also about other screen adaptations and actors playing a role. My brain likes to turn. I tried …
The crew wandered. Atom wanted a feel for the land, but with almost seven hundred miles of ship to get lost in, they soon forgot they had landed on a man-made behemoth. From the moment their boots stepped off the cargo ramp and thudded on the landing pad, they stepped into a swirl …
Falling into the category of Indie Author, I keep my ear to the ground and try to keep up with what the sub-industry is doing. Interestingly, with the likes of KDP, Smashwords, and Kobo (to name a few of the dozens) available to Indie Authors, the ability to self-publish has never been easier. This rise …
Accents are everywhere. Growing up in Boston, I was privileged to experience one of the more iconic accents America has to offer. I'll admit to a slight bias, but it's up there. America has a more accents packed into our borders than almost any other nation on this planet. Due to the historic immigration waves, …
Could you pick an author out of a crowd? Sometimes I wonder. A couple of weeks ago my family went to CA for spring break and the whole family spent a day together at Disney. To say it was magical would be cliche, but it was a great memory for all the kids. I think …
I was talking to a fellow author last night about whether either of us would go on a talk show to promote our books even if we didn't agree, or like, the host of the show. It was an interesting discussion, and it really sparked some thoughts in my mind about what we as artists …
A story begins, or perhaps just a scene in a story ... Three characters, perhaps men, women, or maybe even bears, stand outside a bar. Sounds like the setup for a cliche joke. But just maybe, the bar is simply a setting, a relatable meeting place that helps a reader slip into the story. I …
Quick blurb - This weekend (Jan 29-31) I will be giving away free e-copies of Genesis on Amazon. Feel free to share this or the link down below. My hope in this giveaway is twofold. I'd love to reach some new readers and I'd love to wrangle a few more reviews. If you haven't had …
The other day I crossed paths with someone and in the ensuing conversation asked them to tell me the funniest story from their career. After a minute or so of hemming and hawing, they didn't have one. The closest thing to a funny story was an anecdote about being nervous. That got me thinking about …
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