Apple TV was created in November, 2019 so Apple could compete with other streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. But whereas the other streaming services have had enormous breakout successes that vaulted each of them into mainstream pop culture awareness, Apple TV continues to struggle to find that breakout show that everyone […]
Each year, I look back at the books I’ve read. Here are the books I read for the first time this year that I most enjoyed, regardless of when they were originally published. Fiction 6. Listen to Me (2016) by Hannah Pittard I love everything Pittard writes, and for my money she’s one of […]
My next story is coming out September 29 and is titled THE LAST VOTER. It’s a Great De-evolution story like the ones I’m known for. If you’ve read The Last Astronaut or The Man Who Watched The World End or any of my other apocalyptic stories, you know they aren’t your typical end-of-the-world stories. They […]
Amazon has reshaped the way books are sold. Ask any author and they can tell you a variety of experiences they’ve had with the company, both good and bad. My story is no different. Amazon’s platform accounts for roughly 90% of my books’ sales. While it’s the clear number one way for readers to find […]
Like many people my age, much of my childhood was spent watching and rewatching the original Star Wars trilogy. The movies were great, and unlike other epic space fantasies to that point. Then the prequels happened, and then a couple years later Disney bought the Star Wars franchise, which has left us with a series […]
I have some exciting news for everyone. I know everyone is staying inside these days, so chances are you’re running out of things to keep you entertained. What better way to spend part of your day than by listening to a free audiobook? Well, the audiobook version of my novelette, The Last Astronaut, has just […]
Each year, I make a list of the books that I read for the first time and most enjoyed. As usual, many of the books that I read last year were very good but only a few will stick with me for a long time. 8. David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of […]
I’m always looking to learn from other writers. As I developed 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 what you […]
This entry was published on my blog almost a decade ago but it’s as true today as it was then. Never give up on your dream. —————————————————————————– For a long time, I thought my dream of being a writer was pointless. Only one thing was standing in my way: I didn’t believe in myself. I […]
It’s been a while since I had a blog post because I’ve been finishing up my next book, so I’ll jump right in. This list contains my favorite books that retell Shakespeare’s classic plays. Obviously, Shakespeare has influenced hundreds of writers and impacted just as many books. This list is dedicated to those books that […]