Some writers are born knowing exactly what kind of storyteller they are. I was not one of them. I was the kid in the bookstore trying to read every aisle at once. Ask any writing group and you’ll hear the usual categories: the pantsers, who discover the story as they go; the planners, who build […]
When Your Dream Email Is a Scam
This week, I got the email every author dreams about. An executive editor at a major publisher had supposedly read my book, loved it, and wanted to talk about “internal editorial consideration,” “acquisitions pipelines,” and “cross‑format rights.” It name‑checked my characters, nailed the plot escalation, and even referenced potential conversations with streaming platforms. It was […]
The Geography of My Stories
I don’t just travel with a suitcase; I travel with a worn, leather-bound journal that smells faintly of ink and airports. I pull it out in terminals, on trains, and even late nights in a foreign hotel room, to scribble down overheard conversations, strange little details, and the exact color of the sky before a […]
A New Chapter with Storm Literary
Big news: I’m now represented by literary agent Heather Cashman of Storm Literary Agency. This has been a milestone I’ve chased for years, through late-night writing sessions, piles of drafts, and enough caffeine to worry my doctor. I’ve always known I wanted a true partner who understands the kinds of stories I love to tell: […]
Project NEMISYS Now Available!
I am super excited to debut my third novel, Project NEMISYS! This was truly a labor of love and it took me a while to get it to the light of day. But now it’s available in paperback and ebook format over at Amazon. I hope you’ll give it a try (and honest reviews are […]
Looking for Beta Readers
Greetings all! I’m looking for a handful of beta readers for my new contemporary adult sci-fi thriller before it goes to my editor. PROJECT: NEMISYS is the story of a conscience-laden contract killer who teams up with a wildlife research biologist to hunt down a dangerous lab-built creature formed by fusing a sentient meteorite with the […]
Latest Additions to the TBR Pile
I just discovered that a nearby thrift store I have passed no less than a hundred times in the last five years is actually a cleverly-disguised used book store of awesomeness! Check out the latest additions to my (only slightly bulging) to-be-read pile! I’ve read a couple before, but come on…I can’t pass up $1 […]
Not Dead, Just Busy
For me, writing was a dream that became a hobby that morphed into a passion. Unfortunately, passion doesn’t pay the bills…at least, not yet! I have been fortunate enough to earn my way into a demanding career that fills my days (and some nights). My wife and I are blessed with a full home of kids […]
A Healthy Dose of Coulrophobia
The movie adaptation of Stephen King’s It premieres this Friday. My son (aka my trusty horror-movie sidekick) and I have already secured our tickets. If the trailers are any indication, this movie looks to be true to the novel…and absolutely terrifying. Stephen King is the master of taking benign, everyday things and making them into […]
The Reclamation Chronicles Book One: Done!
Happy to say and pleased to report that after many long evenings of deep edits over the summer, I have completed the manuscript for the first volume in my new Sci Fi series, the Reclamation Chronicles. As it seems to be with any long-term project I undertake, the end result isn’t exactly what I had intended […]