I honestly don't know how some authors do it. It seems like they're everywhere all at once. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,...
The Top Five Lessons I’ve Learned as a Published Author (So Far)
I have been in the publishing game for five years now, during which I have released six novels, four short stories, and two...
Let’s Talk About Writer’s Burnout: No Tips, Just Talk
Now that the dumpster fire of 2020 is officially in the rearview, I have enjoyed an unexpected resurgence of motivation....
Embrace the Trinity of Ownership: Website, Blog, and Mailing List
In a previous post, I outlined my decision to abandon Facebook (and why you should too). I cited numerous reasons, one of...
No, I’m Not on Facebook (And No Author Should Be)
I am fully aware that I will receive a lot of flack for this post, but it's one that I feel needs to be written. Most of my...
To The Horses! The Heartbreaking Reality Behind Doren’s Tragic Toast
It's all too common to say "cheers" or "salud" when raising a glass in celebration. Within that arena, "To the horses!" may...
Five Words that Need to Die Horrible and Painful Deaths
Writers will often get lost inside their own lingo swamps. First drafts are littered with sub-par and overused words, and...
My Top Five Favorite Books and Why
As of this post, my author blog has been active for four years. I have talked about everything from comic cons to...
What Does It Mean to be an Amazon Best Seller?
Few accolades are more coveted in the writing world than "Best Seller." It's regarded as the pinnacle of success, the peak...
Reclaiming Ennui: A Referendum on Social Media
Anyone who reads my blog knows that I am not a fan of social media. I use it begrudgingly as an author because I need to...
Transient 2.0: How a Fresh Edit Exposed a Hidden Writing Crutch
You may have noticed that your Kindle copy of Transient now has an update available. This is a big one, so I encourage you...
An Author’s Guide to Marketing
Ah, marketing. We all hate it. Seriously, I have yet to encounter a single author who can utter the statement "Why yes,...












