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Writing back and forth
Lucca, Italy. I got lost here, once for a bad hour or so. They built these winding streets to confuse an invading army. And tourists! My...
Jun 7, 2013


Grounding the strange
I’m having a fascinating time moving into the world of the fantasy novel. How lucky we are in SF/F to have such a diverse genre to play...
Jun 3, 2013


The mess of the novel.
I must confess I do not know. And, mind you, I’m writing my twelfth novel. It’s not as though I’m unprepared. I have an impressive...
May 30, 2013


Fantasies as re-imagined history
Right now on Black Gate magazine: Mucking with the Mundane, my take on fantasies set in alternate historical periods. How do authors get...
May 23, 2013


Book giveaway
My publisher is holding a giveaway for signed ARCs of their nine lead titles for fall, including my latest novel, A Thousand Perfect...
May 21, 2013


Casting the book
We all know the importance of the main character, the “star” in a story. But the wider cast is also crucial adding to the drama,...
May 16, 2013
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