Do you believe people can change for the better? I’m a glass-half-full kind of person, so I think they can. Therefore, I’m delighted to discover a good redemption arc in a story or series. By the same token, I’m kind of annoyed by bad ones. It’s easy to find examples of people on a destructive…
When Characters Hijack the Plot: Writing Spark Transform. They weren’t supposed to collide, but Arco and Brenner had other plans. An inside look at reluctant allies, slow-burn trust, and hard choices.
The long-awaited next book in my Central Galactic Concordance (CGC) series is Spark Transform. Since it’s been a hot minute or two since the earlier books came out, here’s a brief recap of the series so far. In short, Spark Transform — how we got here. The Central Galactic Concordance Series Starts Here If you’re…
Proof of Work in Progress In my Central Galactic Concordance space opera series, I’ve been working on the most feral manuscript ever. By that, I mean that I’ve fought for every word to get the characters and plot right. It’s a pivotal story in the Big Damn Story Arc that’s going on and has a…
Journalism in the Far Future In my space opera series, a free and independent press is one of the founding principles of the Central Galactic Concordance. In the far future, journalism has developed new methods, tools, and outlets. But the fundamental purpose is the same: to shine a bright light on the truth. The previous…
When Real Life Overtakes Fiction I write science fiction and fantasy, so I get to create imaginary things and events all the time. I also love reading about scientific advances, historical events, and fascinating people. They spark my muse, especially when they make me think, “Cool! What if….?”. However, sometimes this comes back to bite…
Cover Reveal for Spark Transform I’m thrilled to finally be able to post the cover reveal for Spark Transform (Central Galactic Concordance Book 5). I’d hoped to have this book out in December, but life kicked the ass of every deadline I set for this book. I’m probably tempting fate by telling you this book…
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