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Aspiring Authors

September 21, 2009 Writing

On my own little slice of the Internet, I like to consider myself an aspiring author.  I’m already a writer (I’m doing it as we speak), but since nothing of mine has been published, I cannot truthfully wear the title of author.  Wearing the badge of an "aspiring author" is actually a lot cooler than [...]

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Realities of the writing life

July 19, 2009 Writing

Expectations are a tricky thing.   It’s amazing to see in the professional world that when you tell a client something will go wrong beforehand they’re usually ok about it, but when you don’t and it does, they flip the fuck out.  Missed expectations can pack an emotional wallop greater than anything directly hurtful so it’s [...]

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HWA Stoker Weekend Recap

June 15, 2009 Horror

I had an terrific time at this convention, constantly being surrounded by authors, editors, screenwriters, and directors.  The place was buzzing from the collective energy of so many storytellers discovering, debating, honoring and creating stories.  I could not have picked a better writer’s conference to be my first.  So much happened and I met so [...]

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Horror Writers Association

May 19, 2009 Horror

Writing is, by its nature, a solitary endeavor.  There’s no office to go to, populated with other writers.  Hanging around the water cooler talking shop isn’t an activity you’ll engage in, unless you consider mumbling to yourself in front of an open refrigerator the same thing.  We hole away in our little caves, hammering out [...]

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Author Blogs

April 30, 2009 Writing

As the world gets more wired there are those using this medium to better connect with their audience.  Musicians, Writers, and Movie Stars are just a small example of those engaging in a dialogue with their fans.  For some this is the closest they can get to a personal relationship with those they admire.  For [...]

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