The first panel I attended at World Fantasy Convention 2013 was “Writing Historical Fantasy” at 3pm on Thursday. Panellists were: Aidan Harte, Helen Marshall, Sophia McDougall, Tim Powers, Mark Charan Newton & Kari Sperring. My Notes Tim Powers said “I …
Creating Stories
A few weeks ago, I was driving home. There was a black car with blacked out windows in front of me, driving faster than the speed limit. In fact, they were so close to the car in front of them, …
Blocks in Editing a Series
The Planes Series is my current work-in-progress. The important information about this series is that I began writing the first draft of the first book in January 2012. I finished it in October 2012. It’s now September 2013, and although …
Interview with S. M. Boyce – Part IV
“It’s very hard especially at first to separate you from your art, because your art doesn’t necessarily define you.” ~ S. M. Boyce C. R. Trumbo and I interviewed the lovely S. M Boyce in April, and and today is the final instalment! Our …
Interview with S. M. Boyce – Part III
It’s my birthday tomorrow! … Just thought you should know … ~ “I really think self-publishing is a gift to writers. I think that it gives you control over your work, it empowers you to feel like you actually know …
Interview with S. M. Boyce – Part II
“I’ve learned a lot of lessons. But I think the biggest would be to have patience with your dream.” ~ S. M. Boyce C. R. Trumbo and I interviewed the lovely S. M Boyce in April, and and we’re now posting …