Rest in Peace Leonard Nimoy: You Lived Long and Prospered
Fascinating. Logical. Live long and prosper. These are just a few of the catchphrases that Leonard Nimoy made famous during his long and beloved portrayal of Spock from Star Trek. Spock is one of the most iconic characters in science fiction, probably the second science-fiction character to attain iconic status after Frankenstein. The lovable and…Read More
Sign Up and Get a Free Book
Limited Time Special Offer! Sign up to join my mailing list before March 20, 2015, and I’ll send you a free copy of Engineered Underground (ebook) about a week before it comes out. If you’re already on the mailing list, then you don’t have to do anything. Watch for your free ebook within the next…Read More
Winter is the End (a poem)
Winter is the End Winter is the end of all things. It is frozen starlight and empty trees forgotten promises and shivering dreams. Winter is where the world goes to die. It is the closing-up of earth the shutting-down of light the endless chill of infinite night. Winter is when we turn inside, where fires…Read More
Sneak Peak at My Forthcoming Novel, Engineered Underground
My first novel, Engineered Underground, will be available by the end of March. It’s the first in a five-book science-fiction series, and I’m excited to share a sneak peek at the first chapter of the book with you. Enjoy! Chapter 1: The Pilot Carter Air Force Base Swenson, Colorado Captain Dessa Rae Andrews was light…Read More
On the Importance of Science Fiction
This past November, while accepting the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters at the 65th National Book Awards, Ursala Le Guin had this to say: “I rejoice in accepting it for, and sharing it with, all the writers who were excluded from literature for so long, my fellow authors of fantasy…Read More
Call for Beta Readers for the First Book in My Metamorphosis Series
I’m super excited to announce that I’ve completed the first book in my forthcoming Metamorphosis series. The working title of the book is Engineered Underground, and it’s the first of a five-book series that is science fiction with elements of military, superheroes, and mystery. I’m looking for beta readers to read the book and provide honest,…Read More
Catwoman (a poem)
Catwoman Call me a villain because I roar when I scratch your face and even the score. Claws, paws, teeth, and hiss Putting bullies down is bliss He says no guns, no fun, no death; revenge is justice at its best. Fur, purr, curl, and stretch I am not your villainess I am freedom, I…Read More
For the Love of Superheroes
I bet when superheroes first hit the newsstands, people thought they were just a fad. But superheroes are here to stay. You know why? Because we love them! The superhero fandom is massive, loud, dedicated, and willing to spend their dollars and go to great lengths to express their love of all things superhero. From…Read More
Interview on Buddy’s Writing Show
If you have any interest in writing–and especially in pursuing a career as an author–you should check out Buddy’s Writing Show on YouTube. Buddy is a naturally skilled interviewer who asks thoughtful questions and makes his guests feel right at home. I was recently interviewed on Buddy’s show and had a great time discussing my…Read More
1200 Creative Writing Prompts
1200 Creative Writing Prompts is the third and final book in my Adventures in Writing series. It’s packed with fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction prompts designed to inspire and motivate you to write while encouraging you to experiment with different forms and genres. 500 fiction writing prompts 400 poetry prompts 300 creative nonfiction prompts 1200…Read More
