Sometimes things work out just as you planned. I found out today that The Innocent Sink is going to be published by Coffin Bell Journal, issue 2.1, on January 1, 2019. I am extremely excited to have my work represented in such a wonderful publication. If you love dark fiction, do yourself a solid and go …
There Is Always a Way
One of the best habits I picked up was to write 600 words in a journal first thing every morning. It frees my mind, gets the clutter organized, and puts everything in the proper places. The key is to not put much thought into what you’re going to write about each morning. Just pick up …
I’m a Little Behind
Been a while since the last update, I know. How have you been? It’s been pretty busy around here, but that’s a good thing! I’ve been pressing hard to finish up a manuscript that has a June 1st deadline. Oops. Not gonna make it, but everything will be okay. In the words of the great …
Your Family is a Bunch of Liars
Been missing in action for about a week. My son picked up the flu at school and decided to share it with Daddy. Isn’t he a lamb? Well, that’s just the type of person we’re trying to raise – a selfless giver who wants to share with others. They say those are the things that …
Liebster Awards All Around
The highest compliments one can get are those from the people who do the same type of work as you. It is special because they understand the commitment, hard work, and dedication it takes to produce something worthwhile. That they take the time to give recognition is extremely flattering. That's why I was honored to …
New Story, Same Old Story
Well, I’ve done it again. After countless rewrites and having received a blessing from my professional, often angry beta reading group, I have once again released a little white dove of fiction into the skies of a cruel, cruel world. You’re own your own now, buddy, best of luck. Gonna need it out there. I …
The Waiting Game
Great news! The Crossing is currently under consideration for The Masters Review Anthology. I’m proud of the story, even if it’s several yards and a number of fences away from the genre I consider home. The reality is that it has just as much of a chance as any other story under review. The optimist …