One of the tricks to writing a good story is naming the characters, which includes the bad guys. All the greats excel at this. J.K....

Recently, I read the book, Rust: The Longest War as a research project for a new novel I plan to write soon. I presumed the subject would...

So, after completely changing my manuscript, I'm ready to jump back into the querying trenches. Below are answers to a bunch of questions...

When I get lost in a story that I'm writing, I sometimes turn to Jessica Brody's Save The Cat! Writes a Novel. It helps me structure my...

Given my condition, it is hard to appreciate the things. When coffee doesn't taste good. When standing is a challenge. When my good hand...

Michael Crichton was one of my heroes growing up. RIP. He was a visionary in speculative sci-fi. It's no surprise with books like...

For the last few months, I've sat with my eyes focused on my computer screen and my fingers tapping at my keyboard, reworking a novel I...

Spoiler alert: Craig Alanson & R.C. Bray If you're a sci-fi geek that loves goofy banter, outlandish adventure and shenanigans performed...

Back in the 1950s sci-fi enthusiasts dreamed about someday interacting with holograms in their daily lives. To date, the main focus of...

“Fill me in,” Colonel van Heusen said in his gravely commanding voice. “Where did she come from?” The large man looked at the pale...

Writing is a highly personal thing. You have to work hard at pouring your imagination onto a blank screen. Others will judge anything you...

"Middle grade" is usually defined as kids between 8 and 12 year old. As any parent or teacher will attest, that is a huge range. And...

Let's start by saying that I was a reluctant learner as a child and I was a reluctant educator as an adult. And, I'm fully aware that...

I named Sam Butler after two of my best friends when I was a kid: Sam B. and J. Butler. Sorry, I'm not going to give away their full...

When your brain is only partially working, your right hand curls up into a numb but painful claw, muscles all over your body misfire, and...

Like most people, I could tell stories when I was wee little. Unfortunately most people I know either lost or failed to level up their...

Like everyone else, I've made plenty of mistakes in my life. Some were embarrassing flubs like tripping in front of my seventh grade...

I grew up on science fiction and fantasy. So much of my writing is informed by Robert Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, and Orson Scott Card....

When your brain is only partially working, your right hand curls up into a numb but painful claw, muscles all over your body misfire, and...

Like everyone else, I've made plenty of mistakes in my life. Some were embarrassing flubs like tripping in front of my seventh grade...