Click the link below to read the first chapter of Omega Dragon, book four in the Children of the Bard series. This cover image is not the final version. The final will be similar with some enhancements. Read the chapter… Read More ›
Publishing
Fantasy Stories – Writing with a Purpose
Often I am asked why I write fantasy. What is my motivation? This topic came up at a Dragoncon convention in Atlanta several years ago. I was a panelist in the young adult literature section, and one of the other… Read More ›
Promoting Books – Do Video Trailers Work?
When I go to a theater, I like watching the preview trailers, not only for potential interest in a coming attraction, but also for research. How do these trailers work to attract moviegoers? What is the allure? For movies, it’s… Read More ›
How to Find a Great Literary Agent – Amanda Luedeke
How to Find a Great Literary Agent By Amanda Luedeke Not all agents are created equal Some agents are wonderful. They work hard, fight for their clients, and believe wholeheartedly in the power of words. They leverage their many industry… Read More ›
Writing and Publishing News – Are Print Books Coming Back? Pippin’s Lament
Are print books making a comeback? – http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/65172-print-is-back.html During the past few years I have heard too many times that the ebook revolution will bring the sales of print books crashing down. Some have said that print books would go the… Read More ›
Writing and Publishing News – Florida Christian Writers Conference
I have long recommended to aspiring writers that they attend writers conferences. At these conferences, attendees learn more about the writing craft and the publishing industry, and they receive valuable feedback about their work. They also gain contacts with other… Read More ›