Science fiction with soul
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
Note: This isn’t a blog post about writing. It’s not even a blog post about OCD—since COVID-19 forced me quasi-public earlier than I’d wanted, you can peruse my other blog posts to see how that’s affected my life and my writing. This is the story of how I picked myself up and did something I … Continue reading My Special Issuance Journey