I had a few people tell me they liked a review I did the other day in which I characterized a book I had read as the combination of two other books I enjoyed, so I figured I would make an entire blog post with that approach. The approach is simple: I take two books
I’m always looking to learn from other writers. As I progressed into having my own writing voice and my own style of telling stories, I’ve found various lessons and insights that were helpful. Here is a collection from three authors I’ve enjoyed. Robert Heinelein’s Rules of Writing: 1. You must write. 2. You must finish
In many ways, George Orwell’s 1984 has become the benchmark by which all other dystopians are judged. And for the readers who loved the tale of Winston versus ‘Big Brother,’ they are always looking for books that can compare in some way. Here are a few books I‘ve come across recently that have something in
Ronel Van Tonder is an indie author from South Africa. In the short time I’ve known her I immediately became impressed with her work ethic and her approach to writing and publishing. Like me, she is always looking to find out how other writers achieved success so she can emulate their approach. She is the
A couple months ago I launched my monthly newsletter. I promised updates on current and future projects, some inside information on previous books, and, most importantly, some really neat free stuff. So far, the people who have subscribed to my newsletter have gotten free copies of my latest book, The Theta Timeline, as well as a
Almost every apocalyptic story you can think of features a dog as a key element in the story. In One Second After, a pair of dogs needs food, just like the people struggling to survive. In Oryx and Crake, the evolved equivalent of dogs have adapted to changing circumstances. In I Am Legend, The Dog
Before I ever wrote my three books about the end of the world (The Man Who Watched The World End, A Different Alchemy, and The Hauntings of Playing God), I knew they had to take place in a world full of imagination and possibility—the type of stories I enjoy reading myself—but I also wanted them