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Writing (Perfect) Beginnings

Last week I talked a bit about how I wanted to be a perfect writer when I first seriously started trying to get published. That resulted in excessively long timelines to get anything done and probably much more stress than I ever wanted or needed. But I’m not talking about … Continue reading →

Milestone Unlocked – Sidebar post

Yesterday I hit another major milestone in my life. I wrote and passed my Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. What does that have to do with writing? Not much…and at the same time, everything. The PMP is important to my ongoing (non-writing) career. It will help pay the bills … Continue reading →

Being a (Perfect) Writer

There was a point in my life where I made a conscious decision that I was going to be a writer. Not only a writer, but a published writer (and, if I were to be honest, a perfect writer). The question was, how would I go about doing that? So, … Continue reading →

Should Perfect Be Your Writing Goal?

I have been giving a lot of thought to my own writing and the journey I have taken thus far. Let me tell you, looking back, my preconceptions about being an author were WAY off. As an amateur I truly had no idea what I needed to do or what … Continue reading →

Reviews (not a rant)

I actually started writing this post several days ago. Except, at that time, I was writing it more as a rant than anything that might be useful. Let me begin by explaining why I was upset and felt the need (which I overcame…eventually) to write a rant. Reviews are extremely … Continue reading →

Exciting Times

As I have probably mentioned several times, JR Murdock and I have collaborated on a YA Steampunk Superhero mashup novel. Well, today we received the cover art to share with you. I know I speak for JR when I say, we cannot wait to share the book with you.

Did I Mention There’s a Contest?

When I was in the final edits of Mik Murdoch: The Power Within, my publisher (Lorina Stephens) suggested I add an element to the story that we could use as a contest. I did that and so, now that the book is available, so is the contest. Here are the … Continue reading →

Convention Fun

This weekend marks the third When Words Collide (A Festival for Readers and Writers). For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to attend, it is one of my favorite conventions. It started out fantastic and has only gotten better. I approach these types of events with several goals … Continue reading →

Mik Murdoch: The Power Within Is Now Available

There are defining moments in every career. For the writing career phase of my life, today’s launch of Mik Murdoch: The Power Within, is one of them. Why? To put it as simply as possible, today I am a series writer. Mik Murdoch: The Power Within is the second (of … Continue reading →

I’ve Got an Interview Up on Five River’s Site

You can find the video interview at: http://www.fiveriverspublishing.com/2... I hope you enjoy it.   -Michell