There are three elements that make up every story: people, problems, and places. To form a good story, those elements need to be in balance,…
Are you planning to write a book in 2020? Want some writing inspiration and wisdom from authors who have written dozens or even hundreds of…
The fine folks over at Fresh Fiction asked me to write a little bit about ghosts. (Because, you know, there are ghostly bad guys in…
What makes a villain fascinating? It’s not just about scaring the pants off the reader. The most terrifying thing a villain can do in a…
True story: When I was 17, I met an African storyteller. He traveled to distant parts of the world, collecting oral stories and writing them…
How do writers create fascinating monsters? For me, it’s a many-layered process that involves thinking about where a monster came from, what it’s after, how…
Before I became a published author, I used to carry around a writing notebook in my back pocket. You know the kind I’m talking about:…
The best writing podcasts dig deep into the writing process and make you think. That’s why it’s always interesting talking to fellow Colorado author Mark…
There will be more than 100 science-fiction, fantasy, and horror authors and artists giving talks, signing books . . . cats and dogs living together,…
The wait is over! Forever and a Doomsday releases today (yay!) and the reviews are already pouring in. Here’s an absolutely fabulous recap of the…
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