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News: November 2013
November is traditionally a time to express one's thanks for the bounty of the year. I certainly have a lot to be thankful for in 2013: some of the great freelance opportunities I've received, my network of support and, of course, the pending publication of my first book, The Horse Thieves and Other Tales of the New West.
Things are moving forward on several fronts. Just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to work with Mathew Duman on my new author photo. Matt has taken all of my pictures to date and is an accomplished photographer and writer in his own right. Last year, he self-published a coffee table book titled An Education in the Grotesque that is getting a wonderful response from the local community and from Yale University, the subject of the book. You can learn more at YaleGargoyles.com.
This month, I also have an article about character development in the November issue of The Writer. The issue is on newsstands now, but you can read the article online HERE for free. If you've never read an issue of The Writer before, I highly recommend that writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry check out a few issues for a lot of encouraging and insightful articles.
Finally, I'm continuing work on my latest manuscript, the sci-fi novel Abe Titterman and the Key to the Universe. I broke 30,000 words this month, which was a huge milestone for me. I hope you all have an opportunity to read it some day.
That's all for this month. Until next time, thanks for reading!
Things are moving forward on several fronts. Just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to work with Mathew Duman on my new author photo. Matt has taken all of my pictures to date and is an accomplished photographer and writer in his own right. Last year, he self-published a coffee table book titled An Education in the Grotesque that is getting a wonderful response from the local community and from Yale University, the subject of the book. You can learn more at YaleGargoyles.com.
This month, I also have an article about character development in the November issue of The Writer. The issue is on newsstands now, but you can read the article online HERE for free. If you've never read an issue of The Writer before, I highly recommend that writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry check out a few issues for a lot of encouraging and insightful articles.
Finally, I'm continuing work on my latest manuscript, the sci-fi novel Abe Titterman and the Key to the Universe. I broke 30,000 words this month, which was a huge milestone for me. I hope you all have an opportunity to read it some day.
That's all for this month. Until next time, thanks for reading!
News: December 2013
As we enter the holiday season, I'd like to wish all of my readers a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah and blessed Yule.
With the year winding down, I am gearing up for the release of The Horse Thieves and Other Tales of the New West. I am particularly excited because I saw the preliminary sketches for the cover art just a week ago and can't wait to show it to the world. Stay tuned here and on Facebook for frequent updates as we approach the release.
Last month, I also had an article about character development in the November issue of The Writer, which you can read online HERE for free. If you've never read the magazine before, I highly recommend that writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry check out a few issues for a lot of encouraging and insightful articles.
Finally, I'm continuing work on my latest manuscript, the sci-fi novel Abe Titterman and the Key to the Universe. I'm excited to announce that I finished part one of the book last month and have begun work on the prologue for part two. I hope you all have an opportunity to read it some day!
That's all for this month. Until next time, happy holidays and thanks for reading!
With the year winding down, I am gearing up for the release of The Horse Thieves and Other Tales of the New West. I am particularly excited because I saw the preliminary sketches for the cover art just a week ago and can't wait to show it to the world. Stay tuned here and on Facebook for frequent updates as we approach the release.
Last month, I also had an article about character development in the November issue of The Writer, which you can read online HERE for free. If you've never read the magazine before, I highly recommend that writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry check out a few issues for a lot of encouraging and insightful articles.
Finally, I'm continuing work on my latest manuscript, the sci-fi novel Abe Titterman and the Key to the Universe. I'm excited to announce that I finished part one of the book last month and have begun work on the prologue for part two. I hope you all have an opportunity to read it some day!
That's all for this month. Until next time, happy holidays and thanks for reading!
News: January 2014
January is generally a time to review the past 12 months and look ahead to what the new year has to offer. 2013 was ... interesting to say the least, with a lot of professional ups and downs. Frustrated with my intermittent writing schedule, I established a new routine mid-year that allows me at least an hour to write every day. This has been hugely rewarding because I'm halfway through my next book, tentatively titled Abe Titterman and the Key to the Universe.
In terms of submissions, 2013 saw far fewer stories sent to publishers than ever before. On top of that, unprofessional publishers either reneged on at least one acceptance, and dealing with the editors of several Connecticut-based professional magazines was simply a nightmare.
On the other hand -- and this is a big on the other hand -- I was exceedingly fortunate to have a technical piece published in the November issue of The Writer, which you can read online HERE for free. Plus, my short story collection The Horse Thieves and other Tales of the New West was accepted for publication by the wonderful folks at Hazardous Press.
This is the writing life, tragedy and triumph -- and I wouldn't have it any other way!
Just before the close of 2013, I delivered the final galley for Horse Thieves. Final cover art should be coming soon, at which time the publisher will set a final release date. Stay tuned here and on Facebook for frequent updates as we approach the release.
Also -- can it be true?! -- a story that I thought dead, that had been rejected by a record-breaking 22 markets, may finally see the light of day. What can it be? Who is this glorious Lazarus? You'll have to wait until the ink is dry to find out.
Thank you for all of your support last year. Right now, the future looks bright, and 2014 promises to be a great year for my professional writing career. I hope you're all ready to go on this journey. I know I am!
Until next time, happy New Year and thanks for reading!
In terms of submissions, 2013 saw far fewer stories sent to publishers than ever before. On top of that, unprofessional publishers either reneged on at least one acceptance, and dealing with the editors of several Connecticut-based professional magazines was simply a nightmare.
On the other hand -- and this is a big on the other hand -- I was exceedingly fortunate to have a technical piece published in the November issue of The Writer, which you can read online HERE for free. Plus, my short story collection The Horse Thieves and other Tales of the New West was accepted for publication by the wonderful folks at Hazardous Press.
This is the writing life, tragedy and triumph -- and I wouldn't have it any other way!
Just before the close of 2013, I delivered the final galley for Horse Thieves. Final cover art should be coming soon, at which time the publisher will set a final release date. Stay tuned here and on Facebook for frequent updates as we approach the release.
Also -- can it be true?! -- a story that I thought dead, that had been rejected by a record-breaking 22 markets, may finally see the light of day. What can it be? Who is this glorious Lazarus? You'll have to wait until the ink is dry to find out.
Thank you for all of your support last year. Right now, the future looks bright, and 2014 promises to be a great year for my professional writing career. I hope you're all ready to go on this journey. I know I am!
Until next time, happy New Year and thanks for reading!
I've Signed a Publishing Contract!
Well, the news is out. After several months of edits, discussions, and phone calls I'm proud to announce that I have signed with Owl Hollow Press to release Abe Titterman and the Key to the Universe (final title subject to change) as a middle-grade novel. The book will be published in the spring of 2019.
The announcement for the book appeared in this week's Publishers Weekly news blast, and excitement is already running high. There's lots to do over the next 18 or so months, but I'm through the roof with excitement.
While I don't have much more information to share yet, you can be sure that I'll be posting details as they become available both here and on my Facebook page.
In the meantime, you can check out my official author page on OHP's website and the book's temporary landing page.
I'll also be working on my other writing initiatives, including a new epic fantasy novel and my MTG Comics Reread Project.
Happy reading!
The announcement for the book appeared in this week's Publishers Weekly news blast, and excitement is already running high. There's lots to do over the next 18 or so months, but I'm through the roof with excitement.
While I don't have much more information to share yet, you can be sure that I'll be posting details as they become available both here and on my Facebook page.
In the meantime, you can check out my official author page on OHP's website and the book's temporary landing page.
I'll also be working on my other writing initiatives, including a new epic fantasy novel and my MTG Comics Reread Project.
Happy reading!
