I’m constantly searching for that magic switch to flip- the mythical lever that opens the door to success. The one that produces that aha moment that I’ve been doing it wrong all along, and if I just did it this way, the floodgates to goodness would open, bathing me in bliss. Growing up, everyone toldContinue reading “Well, I’m stumped”
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I’ll let you in on a little secret…
My book sales have been down for two months now. Why am I happier than ever? The good news is I’ve discovered that all the hard work I’ve spent promoting my work over the last few years did produce sales and increase my exposure. In particular, I uncovered that searching my keywords, finding my books,Continue reading “I’ll let you in on a little secret…”
But what about death?
After my last post and my bold statement that I had no regrets, some asked me, “What about in death, Scott?” What an excellent question. All too often, when someone passes, the survivors are left with regret. I wish I had said I love you, or maybe, I wish I told them how much theyContinue reading “But what about death?”
Do I have regrets?
My wife asked me this interesting question today. We were walking on the beach on our way to do a little shopping. Our walks are my favorite thing in life. Yes, even more than writing. We often have deep discussions, but wow, what a profound, existential question to face on a Saturday morning. But youContinue reading “Do I have regrets?”
Koen update
I mulled around several blog ideas, all drifting toward the negative. So I decided it’s been a while since I’ve given a writing update. I’m resolving to stay positive! No one wants to hear me lament on a Sunday. I will not let my insecurities win. Nothing good has ever come from a negative attitude.Continue reading “Koen update”
Three years down
Since I started this writing journey three years ago (I published my first book, the Island of Stone, on March 31, 2020), this March has been my best-selling month ever. It was triple my usual monthly sales and twice my prior record. This was after three months of increasingly better sales. I was on cloudContinue reading “Three years down”
The Joy of Writing
I devote much of my day to writing. Whether it be work emails, editing my wife’s schoolwork (she’s getting her doctorate), working on my novels, or writing this blog, I spend about 8-10 hours a day playing around with words. By bedtime, I want to clear my head with anything but. Recently, I’ve been watchingContinue reading “The Joy of Writing”
X-mas in Munich
Seasons greetings and I wish you all a very happy New Year! I apologize for my lull in posts. After the long hiatus from traveling caused by COVID, my wife and I felt compelled to compensate for the lost time. We’ve always wanted to see Germany’s Christmas markets, and it was an ideal time toContinue reading “X-mas in Munich”
Churros, Chocolate, and Clarity
Ah, vacation. If the picture above didn’t give you a hint, my wife and I just returned from two weeks in Spain. We visited Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid. We wore out our feet, increased our waistlines (I gained 8 pounds), and created many memories. It has been three years since my wife and I tookContinue reading “Churros, Chocolate, and Clarity”
One door closes and another opens
I often start posts like this, but the last few weeks have been crazy. This time, I’m not just being dramatic. After 9 1/2 years in my current position (you can read more about my work here), I finally decided to move to a new job. The transition for me is huge! Almost a decadeContinue reading “One door closes and another opens”
