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October 6, 2016
Crime Fiction Writers on the Weapons They Choose for Characters
A Great Collection of Crime Fiction I’m delighted to be a part of the new kid on the crime fiction block, The Crime Cafe 9 Book Set, spearheaded by New York Times best-selling author Debbi Mack. It’s a collection of full-length fiction from the writers who appeared on her excellent Crime Cafe podcast, such as these cool kids: … Continue reading Crime Fiction Writers on the Weapons They Choose for Characters
September 22, 2016
Big News: Saying Hello to the Wattpad Stars Program
Note: I’ve veered from the focus of this blog lately, but this is still my primary online home for my writing, and the news lately is too good not to share. Your regularly scheduled programming will resume shortly. The 100 MPH Wattpad ride continues. Today, I was accepted into the Wattpad Stars program, which is like winning … Continue reading Big News: Saying Hello to the Wattpad Stars Program
September 8, 2016
So “The Exorcist” TV Show Sponsored My Wattpad Horror Story
A couple weeks ago I was contacted by FOX Television via Wattpad Studios to do some writing related to the new The Exorcist TV show debuting Sept. 23 on FOX. Specifically, they wanted me to write an alternate ending that played along similar themes in my short horror story on Wattpad, When the Black-Eyed Children … Continue reading So “The Exorcist” TV Show Sponsored My Wattpad Horror Story
September 1, 2016
One Fantasy Writer’s Secret Weapon: Archery Lessons
Today’s guest post comes from fantasy writer Sara Letourneau, someone I came in touch with via the 2016 Writer’s Digest Conference. When she mentioned she took a 10-week archery lesson to better understand the weapons in her stories, I couldn’t help but ask for a post for this site. Be sure to check out her website … Continue reading One Fantasy Writer’s Secret Weapon: Archery Lessons
August 25, 2016
Reader Question: What are the Advantages of Compact Handguns Versus Full-Sized Models?
Writing Fiction: Beretta Pistol Sizes This question comes from crime writer and criminologist Jennifer Chase. If the name sounds familiar to you, you’ve either discovered her terrific Emily Stone series of crime novels or been paying attention to her excellent criminology posts in service of the writing community. She recently wrote in with this question: … Continue reading Reader Question: What are the Advantages of Compact Handguns Versus Full-Sized Models?
August 23, 2016
Fightin’ Fiction: 5 Melee Myths
Originally posted on REJECTOMANCY:
One of my many hobbies is HEMA, or historical European martial arts, wherein folks study various fighting manuals from the medieval and renaissance periods and attempt to recreate these martial disciplines as accurately as possible. Once you swing a sword the way it’s meant to be swung and then do a…
One of my many hobbies is HEMA, or historical European martial arts, wherein folks study various fighting manuals from the medieval and renaissance periods and attempt to recreate these martial disciplines as accurately as possible. Once you swing a sword the way it’s meant to be swung and then do a…
August 18, 2016
Typing Gloves for Cold Hands?
I returned from the 2016 Writer’s Digest Conference in New York City earlier this week with a renewed passion for what I do as a writer. So it only makes sense that I launched a Kickstarter campaign for gloves. Wait. Gloves!? Yes, Gloves I haven’t gone nuts, but I have created something I call The Writer’s Glove. […]
August 16, 2016
Sex & Knives
Originally posted on The Walrus Was Paul:
This weekend was the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference. Year three for me. Before I tell you my highlights, most of which came in the form of author Steven James, who is really funny, let me start by getting my gripes out of the way, both of which happened…
This weekend was the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference. Year three for me. Before I tell you my highlights, most of which came in the form of author Steven James, who is really funny, let me start by getting my gripes out of the way, both of which happened…
August 11, 2016
You Made a Mistake. Now What?
It happens to the best of us. You read this blog, dive into books about writing weapons in fiction, visit sporting goods stores, consult the experts and train to become a full-fledged Terminator. Despite all that, somehow a mistake in the firearm/knife/weapon department makes it through to the published version of your work. What’s an […]
August 4, 2016
What are Those Boomerang-Shaped Knives Called?
TLDR: They’re not machetes. They’re kukris. When your character absolutely, positively must hack an appendage free from another bag of human meat and bones, consider the kukri. Although the oversized blade design recalls machetes, kukris are their own distinct category of carnage, and for good reason. Here’s the scoop on these devastating knives. Distinct Features of Kukris […]
