I haven't blogged much this week, as the end of the semester approaches. It's always hectic, as final exams mean a lot of grading that must be done quickly. My grades are in, and this semester is in the books. This will also be my last semester teaching, as I am moving into consulting. This … Continue reading Mid-May Update
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How did I get Ahead of Schedule?
Okay, this is a blog post I never thought I would write. I am ahead of schedule. At work? No, not hardly. I'm treading water and keeping things on track there. But with It Hungers back from the editor and preorders going live on Monday and with Crossroad Blues already drafted, I'm way ahead of … Continue reading How did I get Ahead of Schedule?
Writing Advice: Do Your Research
One of the most underrated parts of writing fiction is background research. While some may say that a writer should only "write what they know," research is what expands the writer's repository of knowledge, thus allowing them to write on more subjects with confidence. When I was in graduate school, research was an essential step … Continue reading Writing Advice: Do Your Research
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