A Fantasy Author Tries to Think About Mystery (and Crime!)
One of these days, I’m going to write polished, well-crafted essays, complete with a premise, coherent arguments, and a satisfying … Read more
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Weightless
No, I am not floating around in zero-G, though that might be fun. Today I’d like to talk about Weightless … Read more
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
I recently took advantage of Gotham Writer’s annual Open House, and signed up for a session on fiction writing with … Read more
I should not feel inclined to begin my work
I’ve been here. I know this is Proust’s protagonist speaking, and not the author himself, but it’s hard to imagine … Read more
Friends and Writers
I am mortified to realize that I have not made a post yet about my friends who write books! Sure, … Read more