I was just reflecting on how hard it was to write my first novel. It took years. It took so long, I thought I would probably die before I ever finished it. But I pushed through and got over 100,000
Writers Coffee Club
I started following this hashtag last year, and there have been some really interesting prompts for discussion, and even more interesting answers from dozens (maybe hundreds?) of authors all across the fediverse. And, although I’m not a coffee drinker, it
Hello Fediverse!
After a false start last fall, I am trying once again to integrate the ActivityPub plugin on my blog. I started experimenting with Mastodon a few years ago, but didn’t really start posting regularly until 2022. It seems a natural
Copywrong
This may ruffle some feathers, but I have to say it. We as a society have to get past this obsession we have with copyright. This business model is so far passed its sell-by date, but major publishers keep drinking
On Odd Days We Write
I think I’ve stated before that writing is a game of inches. Small steps, small amounts of progress everyday is how you achieve your goal. But small progress is not zero progress, and you have to make sure that you
Now Seeking Patrons
I’ve had quite a few people ask when I am going to publish a printed version of my first book, or an audiobook version for those who like to listen while they drive. So there is clearly a market for
Essays on Liberty
While I am a bit behind the schedule I originally set for myself (what else is new?), I am happy to announce that my new collection of essays will be available soon. The editing process always takes longer than you
What Is Anarchy?
Just a heads up – this is going to be a political post. Avert your eyes if you don’t think you can handle it. This week a story in the New York Times reported an increase in general interest in anarchism. I suppose