Tag Archives: Alchemy

On the writing of a fantasy versus realistic historical fiction

Posted on May 5, 2014 by

Duck Boy is an urban fantasy. The writing of that book was difficult because one had to figure out a logic to the world that the main character inhabits and make sure it all worked, and all made sense. In … Continue reading →

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You’re the biggest tool (in the writing process): Part one

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Lots of folks think that the most important thing about writing is having a laptop or a pen, or something. But the biggest part of the writing process is what you bring — you are the biggest tool! So, you … Continue reading →

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Keep your space messy!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

I’m a firm believer in keeping a messy work space, and collecting stuff. Anything that’s of any interest of all gets kept somewhere. So my desk is a jumble of memories, artwork, books, books, books, junk and notes I’ve jotted … Continue reading →

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Duck Boy Alchemy

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

The impetus for Duck Boy started many years ago when I was in middle school. I found middle school years were the toughest I’d ever known. A lot of the difficulties I had during those years I carried around for … Continue reading →

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