On Book Awards for Indie Authors
And an unfathomable thing happened as I reviewed the categories of adult fiction.
On Libraries
Do not give any weight to the argument that libraries are unneeded. They are one of the most glowing aspects of this country—one of the best uses of our tax dollars, without question.
On the state of modern reading and writing
Self-education and curiosity are far and away the most important aspects of being a writer.
A brief update
So, the insatiable beast that is this blog will stay lean as I prioritize writing stories over posts. But the beast will fill back out as I feed it more content, more updates and stories of life and fiction.
I did a podcast Interview!
We discussed several topics from works of my own to those of the greats, writing advice, my writing process, and the craft in general.
StokerCon 2026: A Recap from an Introverted First-Timer
There were fantastic outfits of fantastic designs, lots of blacks and reds and goth and eyeballs and accessories and more.
Of change and things to come
Expect some thrills and chills, for as vast as the wilderness is, you should expect to never find yourself alone …
Interview with TNBBC
I recently had the opportunity to discuss with The Next Best Book Club, not quite my book, but the guy behind it: me.
Flatland: How Hope Maintains Inequality
So, as Abbott implied in 1884 with such timeless social commentary, the greatest hope for a better life may actually be the greatest impediment to achieving it.
The Horror within “The Country of the Blind” by H. G. Wells
“The Country of the Blind” shines a blinding light on the crushing power of societal pressures and conformity, and a community’s capacity to erase individual truth. The horror here isn’t in the unknown, but in the unquestionable certainty of others—a certainty so fervent, even the sighted are blind.
Book launch party!
Exciting news, readers! The book launch party is officially set for this October in Springfield, IL. Here are the details thus far posted on social media: