This week at the SFF Seven, we're asking each other if our writing changed - and, if so, how? It might seem disingenuous to say this, bu...

  This creative development question is my topic. It came to me because years ago, a friend who is now a very successful author decided to w...

This week at the SFF Seven we're asking each other: do you look for new skills to try each year? Or with each book? My first reaction is...

 Is it necessary for a protagonist to continually gain power/ability/expertise as a series progresses? For my book it's imperative the p...

This coming Friday, July 30, at 6pm Mountain Time, I'll be joining these great friends and powerhouse Fantasy Romance authors for an onl...

 Goal: Leveling up. How to get there? For me, writing classes. It's not enough to just want more words - that state is eternal. You can ...

Our topic at the SFF Seven this week is "Room for Growth." We're discussing one aspect of our writing or publishing careers - ...

Ah, video game metaphors. I do love them so.  Leveling up. Within geek culture it's accepted terminology for gaining new skills aft...

This week at the SFF Seven we're talking about leveling up and what that means to us. Actually, the topic is phrased as: People alwa...

Happy First Full Day of Summer, northern hemisphere folks. Welcome to winter, southern hemisphere folks. If anyone wonders whether it is p...

Oh, dear readers, next month my third book in the Immortal Spy series drops and I'm so tickled to share with you the cover done by the a...

This is Lake Sakakawea, up in North Dakota. We just got back from a super long road trip to there from New Mexico to spend some time campi...

A year or so ago, I went to a friend's house. We were making supper together, running our mouths and generally having a great time. Unti...

As in any industry, continuing to develop your skills regardless of how other people perceive your abilities and success is fundamental to ...

A few years ago, based on I have no idea what, I started proclaiming each year as The Year of <Insert a Writing Point to be Worked on He...