How many of you saw the live action “Lion King”? Despite the highly mixed reviews, I have to say I appreciate how they made the hyenas more… Read more “Fresh Perspective”
Category: Writing
Thinking outside the Box
In an interview a while ago, I was asked whether my work in cyber security provides inspiration for my writing. Upon initial consideration, I almost denied any… Read more “Thinking outside the Box”
Know your Readership!
With the pitch-to-literary-agents event PitMad currently happening, the importance of accurately targeting your book to those who will enjoy becomes especially clear. Even J.K. Rowling didn’t have… Read more “Know your Readership!”
Leave Diversity Alone
So, this week I want to be real with you guys and bring up a potentially controversial topic – diversity in literary awards. Specifically, the Hugo/Nebula awards,… Read more “Leave Diversity Alone”
At your own Pace
Greetings, all! So Comic Con, was a success – had the pleasure of meeting Andy Weir, author of “The Martian”, as well as director, John Milius! Now… Read more “At your own Pace”
Comic Con, Anyone?
Greetings, faithful followers! How are we feeling today? Serious question: Who’s attending Silicon Valley Comic Con this weekend? The event is sponsored by Steve Wozniak, co-founder of… Read more “Comic Con, Anyone?”
Vote for what She Wrote!
Okay, cheesy title, I admit… But I want to take today’s post to do something a little more self-serving than usual and ask if you all would… Read more “Vote for what She Wrote!”
Poetic
As a member of the writing community on social media, I see a lot of poetry. Unlike prose, poetry seems known for its subjectivity or abstract nature… Read more “Poetic”
The Many Faces of Fiction
For those of us who have written multiple works of fiction – from flash fiction to short stories to novels – many have likely noticed the chameleon-like… Read more “The Many Faces of Fiction”
New Horizons
As writers – and often just as artists – we have our preferred genres and mediums, respectively. Today, I want to hear about a new genre or… Read more “New Horizons”