Aaron Michael Ritchey's Blog, page 8

Step 5 Introduction: My History as Bart Simpson

Step 5 – Admitted to the world, to another person, and to ourselves the exact nature of our disease. Writing is a solitary thing. No, really. One of my favorite bits from the The Simpsons is the summer where Bart … Continue reading →

I Get Blue and Gray With Historical Fiction Writer Quinn Kayser-Cochran Part 2

Ready for more Civil War?  Of course you are!  Everyone loves the Civil War!  It was so Civil.  And so warry. Okay, now for part II of the interview.  Charge!!!!!!!!!! AARON: In the West, which side would you have wanted … Continue reading →

I Get Blue and Gray With Historical Fiction Writer Quinn Kayser-Cochran Part 1

So, I’m finally off the road. My book has been out about nine months and I’ve been pounding the pavement, harassing people of all socio-economic classes. Those with tattoos and those without. Please, my friend, buy my book. Why you … Continue reading →

Handouts from RESOLVED TO WRITE – THE BODY AND SOUL OF WRITING

Hello all you happy people, Well, I would’ve posted this last night but I chatted in the parking lot with Jennifer, Shannon Lawrence and John K Patterson.  I love talking in parking lots in the cold.  No, really.  You see, … Continue reading →

Pulling My Covers: Fourth Step Example of Fear Inventory

Step Four: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Okay, so way back when, I posted an example of my grudge list, where I list my resentments but then my part in the resentments. Click here for In … Continue reading →

Abandoned Blog

I open the door to my blog, and of course the door opens with a creeeaaakkkkkk.  I step onto the dusty floor. “Hello?” Bats flutter in the attic.  Mice creep in the attic.  Ragged drapes hang lifeless next to  broken-glass … Continue reading →

The Dance of the Divine Handouts!

For the universe to behold, here are the handouts for my talk.  You lucky, lucky devils. If I reference something, that’s who owns the idea.  I’m a very small, little man. http://aaronmritchey.com/wp-content/u...  

My COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED Interview with High Priestess of Steampunk, Cherie Priest

Yes, I met Cherie Priest, and yes, she was very kind. And yes, I grew jealous of the long lines of people waiting to sign her books, Boneshaker, Dreadnought, Ganymede. And others. Yes, I bought more of her books because … Continue reading →

The Terror Factory and the Fear Inventory: Step Four Continued

Step 4: “Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” I think the number one issue that affects writers more than any other emotion is fear. Blind, raging fear. And in the writing world, well, being fearless is a … Continue reading →

My Completely UNAUTHORIZED Interview with Thriller Writer James Rollins

So I asked James Rollins, who is a bestselling thriller writer and very popular, if I could do a completely UNAUTHORIZED interview with him and he agreed. Now, James Rollins, even though he is the MAN, still has a critique … Continue reading →