We made it! Welcome to the end of 2022! After the many notably momentous years that preceded it, 2022 was for me a “sleeper” year—both in the sense that it was much quieter and less externally eventful, but also in that it still ended up surprising me with the deep changes and transformations it has […]
December 19, 2022 by 13 Comments NewsMerry Christmas, Wordplayers!
Dear Wordplayers! This week, I am wishing you a merry Christmas and a beautiful holiday season. My hope is that as you look back on this year, you find it rich in blessings, memories, good surprises, growth opportunities, and wonderful stories of every kind. As always, this time of year is a retrospective for me. […]
November 21, 2022 by 16 Comments NewsHappy Thanksgiving, Wordplayers!
This week, in the U.S., we celebrate Thanksgiving. I find I have much to be thankful for this year. I’m thankful for the work I’m able to do, for all of you who read this site and my books, for your support and encouragement and confirmation in so many ways. I say this every year, […]
October 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment NewsCheck Out the NaNoWriMo Writing Bundle
This month, I’m participating with Humble Bundle in a special book promotion themed around National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo). Here’s how it works. I’m offering my five most popular writing guides (listed below) in a bundle that also includes nine books from other authors. You can choose from three different bundle sizes, each including […]
September 19, 2022 by 277 Comments NewsWhat Do You Want Me to Write About?
Hey, everybody! I can’t believe we’re almost into the final quarter of 2022. As I’m starting to think about what I want to share on the blog next year, I thought I’d take the opportunity to ask you—since many of my best post ideas come from questions here in the Wordplayer community. So… What would […]
January 3, 2022 by 12 Comments NewsTop 10 Writing Posts of 2021
It is hard to believe we have just bid goodbye to 2021. For me, as for most of you I’m sure, it was a crazy year—crazier than 2020 in some respects. On a personal level, it was a year that seemed to bring one crisis after another, culminating with a big move in late summer. […]
December 20, 2021 by 22 Comments NewsMerry Christmas, Wordplayers!
Dear Wordplayers! As we close out another momentous year, I am happy to wish you a merry Christmas and happy holidays! For me, this time of the year is always one of reflection and gratitude. It has been quite a year—on all fronts. For me, personally, it was another year of significant changes in my […]
December 8, 2021 by 12 Comments NewsAnnouncing the Full-Cast Audio Production of Wayfarer!
Today, I get to do something I’ve never done before! I get to announce that my gaslamp fantasy Wayfarer is now available not just as an audio book but as a full-cast immersive audio production complete with original music and sound effects! I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am about this one. Unabridged and […]
November 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment NewsBlack Friday Deals for Writers
This Black Friday weekend, you can use the code OUTLINE to grab my Outlining Your Novel Workbook software at a special holiday discount of 25% its normal price of $40. (And scroll down for a list of deals from all around the online writing community.) Start Outlining Your Best Book Today As a reader […]
November 22, 2021 by 17 Comments NewsHappy Thanksgiving, Wordplayers!
Happy Thanksgiving, Wordplayers! I’m taking this week off to focus on the things I’m grateful for in my life. Mostly just for fun, I thought I’d share a random list of some them: Wordplayers! This site, which keeps me learning and writing and thinking week after week, month after month, year after year. Beautiful, beautiful […]
