The team has voted and the winner and runners up of the flash fiction contest are named farther down. First, take a look at this:I've got a story in this one, along with some other fine authors who are probably better known than am I. That cover call...

I know it's April Fool's day, but there's no foolin' in this letter. I believe it's also Debbie Reynolds' birthday. My grandfather and a granddaughter also have birthday's today.I saw a friendly face at the DMV. Actually, they were all friendly--it's...

Every week I'm adding to my presentation on Forging Unforgettable Stories with my three so-called secret elements of literary alchemy. Even if I don't present it, it's a worthwhile exercise in identifying important story elements and ways to think ab...

I'm looking for panel/presentation ideas for the Writers Cantina in June. I've been accepted as a panelist/presenter, but no one has come forward to say, "You do such a fantastic job at writing _____ in your books that we want you on a panel to discu...

I've got more books to share. Here's how to get your choice:Flash Fiction Contest: Submit a story of 500 words or less. The story must include a pool table OR a piece of farm machinery. Submit your story in the body of your email, or you may attach i...

I've got bugs in my system--6 chapters worth, a space cowboy short story in the works, and another story about the cavalry at Leipzig still in research mode. The bugs and cowboy stories are moving along at a satisfying pace.Is the collaborative story...

Time is running out forthis giveaway. Only 90 entries so far. You still have good chances at two autographed books. Click the picture for your chance at two books.

The big news is that my giveaway for two autographed paperbacks is live now.The lucky winner gets two books! I may throw in a third book for second place.Today, I read to my wife and daughter an article entitled "How to Know If a Woman Likes You." Ap...

It's a brand new year! I've got projects in my head and they all want to speak at once. Maybe you can help me decide which to do first. I've got the bugmaggedon story, a near future dystopian which features ferocious dog-to-horse-sized insects as a c...

Before I get to the usual erudite discussion and intriguing links, let me set the phasers to stunning with this cover of my newest book.The cover picture represents a scene from the early chapters.Crisis in Fire and Snow is available in ebook and pap...