so you want to be a writer?

I realize not everyone is as enamored with castles as I am (fools though they may be), so I thought … More

the walking drum

since I last posted, some incredible things have happened. The Amazon “Breakthrough Novel Award” officially began February 16th at midnight, … More

In the post editing euphoria, things have calmed down around here somewhat. Not necessarily a relaxing calm, but more like … More

So the editing process is quite the trip. I expected a lot of what I’m experiencing, but some of it … More

Last day of January! That’s exciting, I think. I’ve become resolute in my determination to maintain better writing habits, and … More

Ever since I read East of Eden in like grade 11 it’s been one of my favourite books. I’ve never … More

“There’s a natural human tendency to lean on and repeat that which we do well. This is okay if we’re … More

I’m not much of a drinker, but I discovered a brilliant concoction when I was reading Islands in the Stream by Ernest … More

“Discipline, after all, is motivation when you’re not motivated.” ~ Kenji Crosland I came across this quote after hitting a milestone in … More

I recently came across a video by Ira Glass (this video: http://vimeo.com/24715531) and he talks briefly about what it’s like for … More