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November 4, 2014
Understanding the writing process: How do you write?
Free-write, outline, or mind map?
Recently, a friend of mine asked me, "Do you just sit down and start writing, or do you actually, like, outline the basic plot points and such?" This was a similar question about writing that another friend had asked, but in the context of finding the time to write. Here, I was being asked what my process was.
How do you write?
How you write is tailored to
Recently, a friend of mine asked me, "Do you just sit down and start writing, or do you actually, like, outline the basic plot points and such?" This was a similar question about writing that another friend had asked, but in the context of finding the time to write. Here, I was being asked what my process was.
How do you write?
How you write is tailored to
October 31, 2014
Transit role considered for threatened train
Companion track along route may tie Maalaea, Kapalua
August 12, 2014
"Myrtle" Sugar Cane Train
By CHRIS SUGIDONO - Staff Writer (csugidono@mauinews.com) , The Maui News
The effort to save West Maui's historic Sugar Cane Train has taken a new turn as Maui County Transportation Director Jo Anne Johnson Winer looks at using the popular tourist attraction as a transit rail system as well.
While
August 12, 2014
"Myrtle" Sugar Cane Train
By CHRIS SUGIDONO - Staff Writer (csugidono@mauinews.com) , The Maui News
The effort to save West Maui's historic Sugar Cane Train has taken a new turn as Maui County Transportation Director Jo Anne Johnson Winer looks at using the popular tourist attraction as a transit rail system as well.
While
October 30, 2014
Searching for lost history : the forgotten Mango Tree Camp
From Hawaii State Archives
When I set out to write my current project about a young boy living in a steampunk alternate history of Maui in the 1930's, my initial question had been, "What if the Hawaiian Monarchy had never fallen?" This was the question that drove my setting, and fueled my 9-year-old son's imaginative character building as he helped me cultivate the story.
I wanted a mango tree
When I set out to write my current project about a young boy living in a steampunk alternate history of Maui in the 1930's, my initial question had been, "What if the Hawaiian Monarchy had never fallen?" This was the question that drove my setting, and fueled my 9-year-old son's imaginative character building as he helped me cultivate the story.
I wanted a mango tree
October 23, 2014
Introducing the Write Life!
I wanted a way to engage with my readers and have a conversation. So I fumbled my way through Hangouts On Air to come up with a way to do just that! Posted below is my impromptu attempt at my very first Write Life! episode. And it just so happened I had a viewer who asked questions! That was my highlight right there.
In addition to this video, please scroll down to find some links related to
In addition to this video, please scroll down to find some links related to
October 21, 2014
Communication and Book Reviews
image courtesy of The Book Pushers
I came across an article in my feed that a friend shared, where a Young Adult author, Kathleen Hale, was so distraught by a bad review she tracked the reviewer down both online and off and harassed her. Since reading it, I've looked into other responses to the incident. There are a few authors and publishing authorities who take Ms. Hale's side, but the
I came across an article in my feed that a friend shared, where a Young Adult author, Kathleen Hale, was so distraught by a bad review she tracked the reviewer down both online and off and harassed her. Since reading it, I've looked into other responses to the incident. There are a few authors and publishing authorities who take Ms. Hale's side, but the
October 17, 2014
The commitment to write
A conversation with a friend
It's just after lunch and I am multitasking my time between completing an outline, cleaning (more like finding) my office, and figuring how to create an interactive On Air Hangout on Google+. Amidst all of this I find time to sneak onto Facebook every so often to check in on my feed.
First of all, if you want to be a successful writer, Facebook needs to go away
It's just after lunch and I am multitasking my time between completing an outline, cleaning (more like finding) my office, and figuring how to create an interactive On Air Hangout on Google+. Amidst all of this I find time to sneak onto Facebook every so often to check in on my feed.
First of all, if you want to be a successful writer, Facebook needs to go away
October 14, 2014
Interview with a character 2
If I could draw, he'd kinda look like this. ^_^
Thank you QueenofBoos!
Solus Kordivos
It's been a while since I did an interview with one of my characters. So today I thought I would interview the main character of my new novella, Solus Kordivos. He's a tortured soul who chose to become a demon so he could fulfill his desire for revenge. Which leads me to believe this interview is going to
Thank you QueenofBoos!
Solus Kordivos
It's been a while since I did an interview with one of my characters. So today I thought I would interview the main character of my new novella, Solus Kordivos. He's a tortured soul who chose to become a demon so he could fulfill his desire for revenge. Which leads me to believe this interview is going to
October 10, 2014
Prequel novella available now on Smashwords and Amazon
The prequel to Circles is now available as an eBook! This novella, A Demon Born is available for purchase from either Smashwords or Amazon for $0.99. Due to it's short length, it will not be published in paperback form.
The story follows the demon, Solus, whose desperate desire to take back what he lost causes him to choose the path of becoming a demon. He may soon realize that the price
The story follows the demon, Solus, whose desperate desire to take back what he lost causes him to choose the path of becoming a demon. He may soon realize that the price
October 1, 2014
Communication and Marketing: Questionable subject lines
In a recent blog post I read about subject line ideas for email newsletters, I found the suggestions to be rather "spammy" sounding. And I think it has to do with the "headlines" that I get from Facebook's "suggested posts" or email "newsletters" that I never subscribed to.
THIS is my favorite spam, not junk from the internet.
The first one was what turned me off to the whole post: Idea 1 -
THIS is my favorite spam, not junk from the internet.
The first one was what turned me off to the whole post: Idea 1 -
September 26, 2014
Dante's 9th circle is full of - seals?
Just a short post to share a photo of a recent trip I took with my family. We were vacationing along the Oregon coast and stopped at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Now, I can't really tell you how outstanding it was, since it was a cold and foggy afternoon when we visited, but I'm sure it would have been a worthwhile trip on a clear day. The lighthouse was amazing and I highly recommend
