New Podcast Series – Episode 1 – Beginnings

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So, I’ve started a new podcast series. Here’s Episode 1. Take a listen and drop me a line–I’d love to hear your feedback!

In this episode: a new podcast, a new publication, and something to be revealed in Episode 2.

Mentioned in the Podcast: InYo: . . . → Read More: New Podcast Series – Episode 1 – Beginnings

New essay published in InYo martial arts journal, winter 2012

InYo Winter 2012 cover

I just had an essay published in the Winter January 2012 issue of InYo: The Journal of Alternative Perspectives on the Martial Arts and Sciences.

Check it out!

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Review: Every Writer’s Dream, by Jeff Goins

Every Writer's Dream, by Jeff Goins

With today’s dynamic publishing landscape and tight economic times, writers are increasingly expected to take on more of the marketing aspects by publishers for their books that make it to market. One subtle effect of this shift is that agents and publishers are looking at more than just the text of the book when deciding whether or not to sign the author. Yes, the author has to have written something great, but agents . . . → Read More: Review: Every Writer’s Dream, by Jeff Goins

How to Choose a Creative Writing MFA Program

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It’s early in the morning—-the sun is not yet up, but here I am, typing away, coffee at the ready.

What’s going on? Why aren’t I sleeping?

Though I didn’t get home last night until 1:30AM, I’ve got things to write.

You see, I’m just back from a creative writing residency as part of the Stonecoast MFA program in Creative Writing, at the University of Southern Maine–I’m brimming with ideas, energy, . . . → Read More: How to Choose a Creative Writing MFA Program

Resolutions, Goals, and Improving Your Craft

kindle fire five slices of death

I made a resolution to myself years ago that I would make a serious effort to pursue and improve my writing.

I’ve always been interested in writing stories and telling tales–hey, maybe I’ll even write a novel one day–but somehow job, career, and family always seemed to take a higher priority. And so no progress was made toward my goal.

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