Two nights ago, I got a phone call from Phil Brucato, who’s been wanting to publish one of my short stories for the longest time. I agreed and can’t wait to see this story in print. And to be next…
Category: Publications
DIYP Article Up: Resolving to Learn
A new year, a new chance to promote the wellness of writing, journalling, and productivity. My first post of 2009 on DIYP is up and it’s about what I resolve to learn over the next year. What things in 2009…
DIYP Article Up: Review of Developing Story Ideas
In our attempt to re-invigorate D*I*Y Planner and the site’s content, Doug and I are trying to get back into the habit of writing weekly posts. So, today I posted a new review article on Developing Story Ideas to the…
DIYP Article Up: NaNoWriMo 2008 Recap
I just posted a recap about this year’s NaNoWriMo adventures over at DIYPlanner.com. I wrote a short list of all the things I’ve learned from writing a novel by hand and took a few images of my journal and inkwell.…
A Change of Pace
Now that I’m finished with my NaNoWriMo novel this year, I’ve been itching for a change in pace; a small project to get me back into short form writing. So, I spent 4 hours today writing another pagan essay. When…
In other news…
I’ve been taking a “Publishing and Marketing Your Book” class, put on by my friend Taylor Ellwood. I’ve been learning quite a bit; many of the tips… so simple yet were nothing I thought about applying to my own marketing.…
Pandora’s Lifebox, or the Eternity Chest
Pandora’s Lifebox was written in 2008 as my NaNoWriMo entry. This novel is special for two reasons: I wrote this one by hand (it was painful and I’ll never try that again). And it also represents my first foray into…
My First Tarot Publication
I can now finally say, that I am a published pagan/tarot author. It’s been one of my goals to start pushing out into the tarot writing scene and I’ve done it! I am very proud of this and hope there…
Review: Wabi Sabi for Writers
This review was originally written for DIYPlanner.com in 2006. I’m reposting it here to generate more interest. Written by Richard Powell Published by Adams Media ISBN 1593375964 I was at one of my favorite book stores which also catered to…
Review: No Plot, No Problem
This review was originally written for DIYPlanner.com in 2006. I’m reposting it here to generate more interest. Written by Chip Baty Published by Chronicle Books ISBN 0811845052 Before any of you can ask me, yes I finished today’s NaNoWriMo word…