Christmas, Seasons
Grateful, Looking Ahead, and Telling the Next Story
Christmas music, in particular, is a kind of storytelling magic. Three minutes. A handful of lyrics. And somehow it captures memory, longing, joy, loss, hope. The response to High Stakes has been incredible. The messages, reviews, word-of-mouth recommendations, and excitement around the book have honestly been humbling. Seeing readers connect with the characters, the tension,… Read More
Christmas, Seasons
From Ghosts to Gizmos: How Christmas Storytelling Has Changed (and Where It’s Going)
Suddenly, Christmas stories didn’t have to be quiet or solemn. They could be slapstick, action-packed, or downright ridiculous. Well, the lights are up, the radio has declared a hostile takeover via Mariah Carey, and every store within a hundred miles now smells like cinnamon pinecones and fiscal panic. That can only mean one thing: we… Read More
Christmas, Seasons
Snowstorms, Stories, and the Spirit of the Season
Why did Christmas stories shift from ghostly Victorian hauntings, to nostalgic mid-century sentimentality, to chaotic ’90s comedies, to the algorithm-generated Hallmark era, and beyond? Before we dive into today’s topic, I want to start with a huge thank you. The response to High Stakes has been nothing short of incredible. You’ve bought it, reviewed it,… Read More
Author, Sci-Fi, Seasons, Technology
Chilling Out with Cutting-Edge Tech: A Minnesota Sci-Fi Author’s Musing
Greetings from the icy tundra of Minnesota, where the temperatures are so bitter this week that even my coffee has given up on staying warm. As I sit here wrapped in enough blankets to outfit a small village, my thoughts naturally turned to the future—specifically, the kinds of technologies that are quietly being developed while… Read More
Christmas, Seasons, Time Travel
A Christmas Carol: A Tale of Ghosts, Guilt, and… Time Travel?
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is one of the most beloved and analyzed works in literary history. It’s a story of transformation, redemption, and seasonal cheer—or, more bluntly, a warning not to be a jerk, lest ghosts hijack your holiday plans. But while we’re busy discussing its social commentary and warm fuzzy ending, we often… Read More
Author, Seasons
The Spirit of the Season: A Reflection and a Look Ahead
As another year draws to a close, it’s hard not to pause and reflect on all that has transpired. In many ways, the past twelve months have been a whirlwind of challenges, triumphs, and moments of quiet wonder. For those of us who live and breathe storytelling—whether through crafting new worlds or simply enjoying them—this… Read More
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