Last modified: April 14, 2012

So, once upon a time I meet this bald guy, see. And despite my own rock-n-roll hair, I think to myself: He could be cool; after all, David Draiman is bald, right?
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Last modified: February 27, 2012

We live in a world of automation. Specifically, today, price-bots are on my mind. Why? Well, a friend sent me a link; and wouldn’t you know the hardback of The Unremembered is available on Amazon for $7–less than even the paperback. Continue reading →

Last modified: February 20, 2012

Some people say, “I’d give anything to . . .” Most of them are lying. ‘Cause here’s the deal: They’re not really willing to give anything. And more often than not, the thing they’re not willing to give: Is time.
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Last modified: February 5, 2012

So, just a quick update here, ladies and germs. It hasn’t been quite a year yet, but all the same, The Unremembered has been released in mass market–meaning paperback to normal folk. The cover’s a bit different, but not so … Continue reading →

Last modified: February 5, 2012

I love talking to writers to figure out how they tick. There’s a massive ven diagram somewhere in the aether that shows the overlap between this and that writer in terms of process and approach. From my corner of the multiverse, I’m beginning to see some patterns amongst writerly types. But also places of real difference.

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Last modified: December 24, 2011

I’m not bashful about my affection for the Christmas season. Love it! I’ve spoken with folks from every persuasion, and I’ve rarely come across a bona fide Scrooge. BTW, the musical version of Scrooge with Albert Finney and Alec Guinness … Continue reading →

Last modified: December 16, 2011

So, I just want to throw out a quick update. My publisher got all Christmas-y and decided to put THE UNREMEMBERED on sale with Amazon for $7. That’s the hardback folks. When the paperback comes out in a few months, … Continue reading →

Last modified: November 18, 2011

Mostly, email is boring–spam, work, tasks. And then once in a while, one drops into your inbox that just, well, makes your day. I had one of these yesterday. The subject line read: Best of 2011 SF/F (Top 10) from Library Jounral. Continue reading →

Last modified: November 15, 2011

I still remember with fondness reading the first Shannara trilogy. Fast forward many years, and imagine how cool it was for me to receive an awesome cover blurb from Terry for my first published novel. It was through Terry I met Shawn Speakman. Shawn’s got cancer. And now bills. And with “Imaginary Friends,” Terry’s helping our mutual friend.
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Last modified: November 15, 2011

Greetings Ladies and Germs, So, being still a complete noob at all this, I get rather excited at all the “firsts” in this writing thing. Each time something happens, it’s new for me, and it’s hard to contain my enthusiasm, … Continue reading →

Last modified: November 4, 2011

I love New York.

I even like the flight. I get all anticipation-y. This time around, there was extreme tubulence over much of the U.S. So, before the captain shared his solution for this disconcerting news Continue reading →

Last modified: October 23, 2011

Music is personal. That’s no statement of great insight. In my day job, I’ve marketed everything from games to movies to tv to books . . . to music. And far and away the “product” or “content” to which people … Continue reading →