Last night, I typed “the end” on the first draft of Koen, my stand-alone prequel to the Absolution of the Morning Star series! Writing took almost exactly eight months, with a 633-word daily average. The book is currently coming in at 135,358 words, but I think it will grow some as I have a sceneContinue reading “First draft of Koen complete!”
Category Archives: Life
My writing journey in a nutshell
Today, I decided to reminisce a bit about my writing journey. I’ve discussed it in my blog before, and there are some details in my various bios, but I don’t think I’ve ever provided a thorough explanation from beginning to end. I currently write dark epic fantasy set in my world of Lucardia. I conceptualizeContinue reading “My writing journey in a nutshell”
Faucets and demons?
I only experience writer’s block when trying to think of ideas for these blogs. So why not talk about that and kill two birds with one stone? Let’s do this! I’ve mentioned writer’s block before. If you blog about writing, it is hard not to talk about the demon we all fear. Namely, I’ve sharedContinue reading “Faucets and demons?”
AI- There and back again
Recently, I ventured down the rabbit hole of AI. It has been an intriguing journey, but I’ve finally clawed my way back to the surface, my flesh having triumphed over the machine- for now. I don’t need to tell you that AI is a hot topic, a controversial one too. Many proclaim doom approaches, andContinue reading “AI- There and back again”
Lucardia’s greatest dad?
Of course, yesterday got me thinking about fathers (I hope you had a fantastic day for all the dads out there!). The father figure plays a vital role in all my books. In fact, after reading the Absolution of the Morning Star series, you may think I’m trying to work through some daddy issues, butContinue reading “Lucardia’s greatest dad?”
Well, I’m stumped
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”
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”
