It was bad enough that the chorus of successful writers at the conference cheered in unison for the archetypal story formula, heroic character arc, invisible hand of the selfless author, catering to the modern reader's insatiable taste for action, drama, tension, climax and resolution, no frills allowed. It was bad…
Category: Publishing
Summer Bounty – a brief recap
It's been a full, long summer, both productive and relaxing... still in progress. Aside from a bounty of pleasure in nature, with friends, and making music, here's a brief recap of news on the writing front. First, a view of my outdoor office: Conference and Kootenays Book Tour Next week…
3-Way Book Launch in Victoria, 27 June
Prolific author Dave Duncan celebrates his 50th novel (The Eye of Strife) in a 3-way book launch and reading in Victoria on Saturday, 27 June. The best-selling fantasy writer is joined by Paula Johanson, whose biography of hockey legend King Kwong is her 30th book. I will read from Hunter’s…
April Book Launch Updates
Here's a recap of book launch and related events this month: Podcast Interview Fellow writer Michell Plested interviewed me for his “Get Published” series. We talked for 20 minutes about the long and winding writing journey, how the publishing landscape is changing, and the process of bringing a new book into…