A CthulhuCon Debriefing
The Spring is apparently convention season for me. Norwescon was at the beginning of April and I just wrapped up a weekend in Portland at CthulhuCon PDX. I really enjoyed myself. The convention is an...
View ArticleCthulhuCon PDX Vendor Room Romp
Want to hear my book pitch? Well, last weekend I was lucky enough to be recorded giving my pitch alongside other vendors in the Dealers Room at CthulhuCon PDX. You can watch it below: I come in around...
View Article200 More
A little over a year ago I hit my two-hundredth post on I make stories. Yesterday, I hit number four-hundred. For the sake of tradition, I figured it’d be a good time to pause and reflect on where I am...
View ArticleCome See Me At Lilac City Comicon
We’re about two weeks away from Lilac City Comicon 2015 in Spokane, Washington. The event runs one day, May 30th, and I’m happy to say I will be there alongside the incredibly talented Josh Montreuil!...
View ArticleA Lilac City Comicon Debriefing
Over the weekend I attended Lilac City Comicon with my good buddy, illustrator Josh Montreuil. Of the three conventions I’ve attended this spring, this was the shortest, being only a single day. This...
View ArticleThank You Bloggers
Last week was the cover reveal for Red Litten World, the third book in The Bell Forging Cycle. I worked with CBB Book Promotions to do a cover reveal tour and I couldn’t be more pleased wth the...
View ArticleThere Will Be No Friday Link Pack Tomorrow
Wanted to make a quick post letting you know that there won’t be a Friday Link Pack tomorrow. [Sad trombone.] I’m the best man at a friend’s wedding and will be away from the internet. I do have a...
View ArticleFollow Me On Amazon
Amazon recently rolled out a new tool allowing readers to be notified when their favorite authors release new books. I happen to be one of them. I wanted to make a quick post inviting you, as my...
View ArticleA Brief Hiatus
Beginning today, I Make Stories will be on a brief hiatus as Kari-Lise and I are taking a week and traveling to the emptiness of Iceland to camp, hike, and explore. Since I’ll be lost in the back...
View ArticleI Have Returned
Hello, all you wonderful folks. I have returned from my brief hiatus in the mountains and I am back! Iceland was incredible, do yourself a favor and go. Get there. See the country and get lost on its...
View ArticleA Lovelorn Theft
This weekend Kari-Lise and I are heading down to sunny San Francisco to attend the opening of her latest series: A Lovelorn Theft, at Modern Eden Gallery. The show opens on Saturday, September 12th,...
View ArticleRed Litten World, 1 Week Old
It’s Tuesday, that means my latest Lovecraftian urban fantasy novel, Red Litten World, has been out for a week. So far it’s been a great launch, better than Old Broken Road which is impressive. I’ve...
View ArticleThe State of the Cycle
If you’re reading this on the blog, you’ll notice that snow has started falling. That means it’s December, the last month of the year. As is the tradition around here, this month tends to be a...
View Article2015 in Ten Awesome Photos
Last year, I published a post summing up my 2014 In Ten Awesome Photos. It was a fun challenge because a lot of stuff happened and it was a good way for me to reflect on the year. Going forward, I want...
View ArticleHappy Christmas
I’m spending time with my family today, but I wanted to make a quick post wishing each of you a wonderful and happy holiday. Thanks for reading this blog and my books, thanks for the support, and thank...
View ArticleMy Reading List for 2015
As is now a yearly tradition, I share my reading list for the year. Last year I surpassed my goal of thirty books with thirty-seven. This year I had a goal for thirty-five and ended up with exactly...
View ArticleHappy New Year
It’s January 1st. The new year is finally upon us! Here’s wishing a fantastic upcoming year to you and yours. As I said at Christmas, thanks for all your support. I can’t wait to see what this fresh...
View ArticleMy Norwescon 39 Schedule
Norwescon 39 is just around the corner (57 days!) and yesterday I received my tentative schedule! Last year I ran my table and had a blast. But this year, things are going to be a lot busier. As...
View ArticleNorwescon 39 Badge Ribbons
Norwescon 39 is happening in only twenty-five days. This will be my second year attending, and if you’re in the Seattle area March 24-27th, you should come! You can preregister here, only $70 for the...
View ArticleI’m Doing a Reading – Help Me Choose Which Book
Norwescon 39 is just over a week away, and on Saturday night, the 26th of March I’ll be doing a reading! (9:00 PM in Cascade 1, Come see me.) Hooray! In the past I’ve read the prologue from The Stars...
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