What can “first contact” really look like? With this new series debut, we dive into the science behind Eternal Shadow, exploring the psychological impact of first contact on our civilization.
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"Impossible" Technologies #2: Light Swords
The lightsaber, made famous thanks to Star Wars, is a fascinating representation of medieval weaponry in a future far, far away. But can it really be built?
"Impossible" Technologies #1: Ringworlds
A new series where we review different technological concepts that many would consider to be “impossible.” Our debut article focuses on one of my favorite concepts: the ringworld.
Making Tough Business Decisions as a Self-Publisher
In the end, if you want to make money, you must run a business. This article explores a recent business decision I made which ran against my creative vision.
A New Publishing Path
After much debating I’ve decided to self-publish my novel.
The Plottepantser, or How My Writing Style's Evolving
After trying to figure out where I fit among the endless “plotter vs pantser” debate, I now have an answer: I’m a plottepanster. Wait, what?
The Writing Zone: Stage 12 - Traditional vs Self Publishing
The big debate. Which method of publishing your novel is the way to go in the 21st century? The question is more complex than you’d imagine.
The Writing Zone: Stage 10 - Conducting Research
Conducting research for your novel is a great way to make any aspect of your work more believable. Come here to learn more details on four methods I’ve personally used in researching for my book.
My Reading Life
This post explores a small piece of my home library as I talk about my reading habits and which books are captivating me today.
Writing Horror for the First Time
Thoughts on writing a horror short story for the first time, and some differences between sci-fi and horror.