On Fame
On Fame If you play your cards right, the publishing business can bring you notoriety and fame, whether big or small. For me, except for a brief period when I…
On Writers and Emails
On Writers and Emails Every writer’s inbox is different. Mine is sitting at 1883 unread messages as of this writing. Some are from fellow creators, others from family, others from…
Going Dormant – Broadcast Mode Reinstated
It’s that time of year again where I withdraw from having an active social media presence and switch over to broadcast mode. This begins today and will carry on throughout…
Checking In – Work Block
This is a note to let you know I’m still alive albeit working hard down in the mines. The picture you see is the current art table complete with stimulants…
Remote Update
This update is coming to you from the middle of the bush where the fish-flies are dreadful. However, it won’t be posted until I return to the city where there’s…
Coming Up for Air – Work Updates
Writing this to “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult. A classic song with profound meaning. The last book I published was the tenth-anniversary edition of Axiom-man. That was…
Prairie Superhero Companions – Axiom-man and Auroraman – The Herald
Today, the citizens of Winnipeg found out about the Axiom-man/Auroraman: Frozen Storm Kickstarter via The Herald, a weekly newspaper. The city also found out what’s coming up for Axiom-man and…
Maybe I’ll Be Back Podcast Interview
The Maybe I’ll Be Back podcast hosted by Corey Hodgdon had me on recently and the interview went live yesterday. We go over how I tackle writing, and talk about…
Why You Need a Newsletter
Why You Need a Newsletter This article was originally published November 28, 2016 on the Operation Awesome Blog. The Internet is a painfully crowded place, especially these days. I remember…
5 Books that have Influenced me as a Writer
5 Books that have Influenced me as a Writer Like all writers, I’ve read countless books over the years. Some were awesome, some so-so, and even the ones that weren’t…