In the introductory post on Tools of the Trade, I listed two categories of tools, and I said that I’d talk more about them. I’ll do the Hardware list first, just to point out a few things and to express a few opinions. I may say more about a few … Read more…
“Every year is getting shorter; never seem to find the time. Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines …” A couple of lines from a Pink Floyd song. Seems apt for this topic. Okay, so I didn’t put Time in my list of tools, … Read more…
The Year of the Red Door is a long story. One. Long. Story. Although it is divided into five volumes, the tale proceeds from the first volume right into the next. And if you explore TYOTRD’s website, where there is a chronology, you will correctly surmise that the events within … Read more…
Okay, some of what I’ll post on this blog will be in response to questions about writing that I’ve been asked over the years. People seem curious about the writing process, or rather, about my writing process. Typical questions revolve around time management or inspiration. Some pertain to how I … Read more…
The Road to Publishing — A Summary and Explanation I have received many questions about when “the book” will be available. The simple book trailers that I posted, the reposting of them on Facebook by others, and word-of-mouth discussions of “what he is up to” have resulted in a lot … Read more…
For computer geeks, “Hello World!” is traditionally the first output when learning a new programming language. In this case, I’m beginning a new blog. I’ll be focused on posting about my writing and publishing activities, primarily concerning The Year of the Red Door. I hope this will be the forum … Read more…
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