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Get Published Episode 145 – LDCrichton Talks About Agents

Happy New Year everyone! Have you ever had the experience where you buy a certain make and model car and suddenly you see them everywhere you go? Chances are pretty good that it isn’t because everyone else suddenly bought the car like you. It is more likely because you are … Continue reading →

Stepping Away from your Work

I have heard many authors say that prior to editing something, you should put it aside for a period of time first. That way you are coming back to it with fresh eyes. I’ve used that technique myself successfully many times but only ever on a finished project. Today, I … Continue reading →

Insanity is just a state of mine

I had originally intended to title this post, “Insanity is just a state of mind” and mistyped mind to be mine. As I was looking at it, I realized how much more appropriate that title is. So, I kept it. In truth, insanity is probably a state we all go … Continue reading →

Get Published Episode 144 – More Agent talk with Alexander Pierce

Last episode I spoke to Michael R. Fletcher about agents and his experiences with getting one. This episode I’m going to continue that conversation with Alexander Pierce. Alex recently signed with an agent and agreed to talk to me about his process to query and make that eventual connection. I … Continue reading →

It has been a great year

2014 was another great year. Another book released, one almost ready for release, and several other works written. I also saw growth in the popularity of my Mik Murdoch series. I am hoping 2015 will continue that trend. And, I have all of you with me too. That has proven … Continue reading →

Nearing the End (of the year)

The end of the year always feels like a deadline of sorts. I had a lot of plans and goals (both work and personal) set at the beginning of the year and now, I’m trying my very best to ensure that I’ve achieved them all. There are always a few … Continue reading →

Get Published Episode 143 – Agent Talk with Michael R. Fletcher

A topic of interest for many writers, myself included, is that of getting an agent. How do you find an agent? How do you properly query agents and what should you expect from the process. These are all questions that have run through my mind many times. So when I … Continue reading →

Permission to take a Break, Sir?

Last weekend I did something I’ve never done before – I gave myself permission to not write – something totally different than simply saying, “I’m not going to write tonight.” Giving myself that permission meant I could go forward without feeling guilty about not writing. It also meant I could … Continue reading →

All I Want for Christmas

There are so many things I could wish for at Christmas time. Peace on Earth. Good will toward all humankind. A best-selling book. Heck, even a boatload of cash would be welcome, but I think I’m going to set my sights a little bit lower. Are you ready to hear … Continue reading →

Get Published Episode 142 – Portal Anthology News

For those of you new to the show, let me tell you about a project I’ve been working on with Jeffrey Hite. We decided a little over a year ago that we should do another anthology together. Our first anthology, A Method to the Madness: A Guide to the Super … Continue reading →