Books, Novel, Writing
Almost Time
This novel is different. There’s a particular moment near the end of writing a novel that feels a little like standing at the edge of a dock at night. The work is mostly done. The lights are on across the water. The music is faint but growing louder. And you’re just standing there, knowing that… Read More
Books, Novel, Writing
Why We Keep Returning to America’s Early Classics (And Why They Keep Returning to Us)
That era didn’t just produce “important” novels. It produced foundational ones. There’s a stretch of American literature, from the early 1900s through World War II, that refuses to stay put on the shelf. You know the books. You probably read them in school, maybe resented them at the time, maybe loved them, maybe both. And… Read More
Books, Motivation, Novel, Writing
The Path of a New Book
What I can say is that this new novel is inspired by one of the great American classics. Not a retelling. Not a remake. Things are moving fast right now, in that good, slightly chaotic way that always seems to happen right before a book steps out into the world. The newest release is officially… Read More
Author, Book Club, Books, Story Telling
Fuel for the Fire: Reflections from the Minnesota Writing Workshop
There’s something electric about being surrounded by people who are passionate about storytelling. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of returning to one of my favorite creative haunts—the Minnesota Writing Workshop in St. Paul. I’ve attended this event multiple times over the years, and each time, I walk away feeling recharged, inspired, and just… Read More
Amazon, App, Author, Book Review, Books, Future Trends, Novel, Reading, Sci-Fi, Smart Phone, Smartphone, Speed Reading, Technology, Time
Digging Into the Past to Write the Future
Hey there, fellow sci-fi and speculative fiction fans! As I hunker down to finish up my latest book—set to hit shelves this summer (more on that soon!)—I’ve been diving into research for my next project. That’s the best part of writing, isn’t it? The rabbit holes you fall into along the way, each one brimming… Read More
Benefits of Reading, Books, Novel, Reading
Why We Need the Novel
In a world where we can get our content in bite-sized pieces, why do we still need the classic novel? It turns out that novels fulfill a basic human need that other forms of writing can't quite touch. Keep reading to find out why books are here to stay. We need the novel for its… Read More
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