On the one hand, I am very far behind on my latest Tokyo Supernatural book. On the other hand, I am very happy with my progress so far. The reason I’m behind? Well, I had about 45,000 words written when I decided to revamp the novel. The first book taught me a lot...
I have been busy with the latest novel set in the Tokyo Supernatural universe. From my expected 80,000 words, the novel expanded to 110,000 words. During multiple edits, I found several sections that required background details. There is an art to adding these details...
Just wanted to post a quick update regarding my progress on the latest novel, "Mages in Manhattan". I am working on the novel every day and hope to get it out in the very near future. This is the longest piece I have written yet as all of my previous work was short...
One of the most important items that forces a browser to stop browsing and buy is the quality of your covers. You can have Shakespearean level prose, but if the cover doesn't fly, they won't buy. I have been very happy with the covers provided by my friends at...
I just published another story set in the Tokyo Supernatural world on Amazon. The title of the ebook is A Kitsune's 'Tale'. Pulling the Trigger - After adding elements, changing some plot points, and editing over and over; I finally pulled the trigger to publish. One...
I've spent the last several months looking at the self-publishing world and examining the opportunities that are available. The big dog in this fight is, of course, Amazon. Kindle Direct Publishing has made creating and publishing excellent books push button...
The air is clear and cool, flowing past and drying perspiration from my brow as I glide around the track. The early morning light makes every sight vivid and etches it into my brain; the trees in the distance, the grass edging the field, the three lopsided...
Friday, 2 March 2012 Today, for the first time in two and a half months, I stood on my own two feet. It’s hard to describe the feeling of finally lurching to my feet, hands white-knuckled on parallel support bars, forcing my atrophied muscles to work for the first...