Anne Wheeler

So, vanity presses. If you’re not familiar with the term, these are the companies that tell you, “We’ll help you publish your book!”—but only if you hand them a hefty check first. You’ve probably seen their ads on late-night TV: “Become a published author today!” It’s an enticing idea, especially for Christian writers who might … Continue reading Called to Write. Not to pay. →

Ready for the long version of my latest Instagram post? Strap in. Writing is political. We all know this. But as a writer, especially in science fiction and fantasy I’ve always tried to craft stories that stand on their own, free from the weight of today’s politics. I want my work to be a space … Continue reading Writing Beyond Politics →

This blog post brought to you by a rather ancient memory that floated to the surface during my experience at family Aviation Challenge at the US Space & Rocket Center this weekend, where I braved 112-degree heat indices and the helo dunker (which actually turned out to be tons of fun). In July 1995, I … Continue reading On characters & technology →

I'm not really sure how to start this blog post. In fact, I'm posting it as insurance, so I suppose the best thing to do is simply copy the email I sent to Havok Publishing on January 26, 2023. In 2021, Abigail Falanga beta read the opening of my novel Vortex, which I subsequently published … Continue reading Imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery →

I guess I'm supposed to do one of these, though to be honest, it's pretty depressing to look back at how little I accomplished last year. I could lie and say it was because I was busy getting back to living, but that wouldn't be the truth. The fact is, I spent most 2022 trying … Continue reading 2022 recap →