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The Freedom to Write

I discuss the pressure to write a second novel, and the manuscripts that were sacrificed on its altar.

My Unpublished Novels, or the Freedom to Write

I discuss the pressure to write a second novel, and the manuscripts that were sacrificed on its altar.

You Can’t Go On Thinking Nothing’s Wrong

Ric Ocasek died yesterday, and it hurt. Many of my musical heroes have died recently, and each death affected me –Chris Cornell’s and David Bowie’s especially. But Ric Ocasek’s death feels personal, like a hammer knocking a chip out of my own mortality. I didn’t own every Cars album; in fact, I owned a single […]

The Critical Role of Geek Culture

Jeff shares about his re-immersion in geek culture via the streaming D&D show Critical Role.

It’s Okay to Squirrel

Wherein I share my thoughts on distraction, flow states, and how to work they way YOU work.

There’s Nothing Divine about Dissatisfaction

Jeff shares task management tips for artists.

Introducing Priska James

My good friend and fellow author Nick Cahill just released two new books that I highly recommend (and I seldom recommend books.) Check out my video below and click on the book covers for more info!

Unboxing ARCs of The Lightness of Hands

Jeff reveals the ARC for THE LIGHTNESS OF HANDS.

The Lightness of Hands ARC

Jeff reveals the ARC for THE LIGHTNESS OF HANDS.

‘SYMPTOMS’ Makes Bookbub’s LGBT List

I’m honored that Bookbub included Symptoms of Being Human among some incredible novels by Becky Albertalli, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, David Levithan, John Green, Rainbow Rowell, and more! See the whole list here.