I’ve made a great deal of progress on the second draft of my epic fantasy novel. Slowly but surely, I’m working my way through my editor’s questions and suggestions. I’m excited to keep you updated on the process today and, one day, share the final result with you. Halfway there…? Current progress: 50% complete (page … Read more
I’ve been working on my fiction book again! The Legend of Taro is an epic fantasy adventure novel inspired by stories like The Alchemist, Spirited Away, and Big Fish but involving magic and anime-style sword fights against demons settled against a background of Japanese-folklore. My working premise is currently: In a world losing the ability … Read more
I’ve spent the last year writing a book. But instead of writing another book about my life, I wanted to write a fiction book from the subconscious mind. Basically, writing with no plan. Trying something I’ve never done before. It’s a much different process compared to my non-fiction books. There, I had a known beginning … Read more
I wonder to myself at nightOn a night I should be fast asleep:Could it be that man made GodOr was it Him who has made me? The Bible saysWe were made in God’s image.The Ultimate Creator:All seeing, all knowing, all powerfulopen eye atop the capstoneGazing downWith Words to shape the worldpalms to hold the oceansAnd … Read more
The biggest downside of using artificial intelligence to write books is that it robs the artist of the opportunity to observe, study, and understand oneself deeply. AI will be a great tool for making money and helping with efficiency. It will free up time for some writers to focus on ‘more important’ matters. But the … Read more
I recently attended a book fair in Dallas.I didn’t sell many books,but I met many souls. I stood in front of the soulsand shared my own: I turned thirty-three this month.Forty isn’t sounding as old as it once did.Now, I think eighty’s old. I had an old friend reach out to me lately.These kinds of … Read more
After weeks of anxiety and excitement, the Interabang Bookstore event was held this past Friday for True Nature. Thanks to all who came out, we had the place packed! The questions flowed, I blacked out and talked way too much, and the room took on a life of its own. For those of you who couldn’t … Read more
I started writing a fiction novel. It’s still unclear what it’s about, but so far, it has a beginning and something of a middle. I’m not sure how it ends, so I’ll find out when I get there. After writing two books about my life, I think I’ll stop there for now. I’ve found that … Read more
After four months of recording, True Nature is now available on audiobook on Audible: Special Offer for New Audible Listeners For the audiobook version, I’ve opted into Amazon’s Audible program, which allows new Audible members to claim three books for free upon sign-up. Begin your free 30-day trial and claim my book for free. Preview … Read more
I would like to help those interested in writing and publishing their first book. After self-publishing two books of my own, I would love to help others do the same. Would this be you? Let me know and we can discuss what this might look like. In other news, I’m nearly finished with the audiobook for True … Read more