I'm an author of three young adult books and the Dark & Fevered Dreams web book. Click here  to learn more about my writing.

I'm also an artist, photographer and filmmaker. Many of my creations are featured  on my Instagram page @darkandfevered

I'm an unapologetic nerd who loves Star Wars, comics, book stores, toys, etc... and my writing often reflects my nerdish interests. Visit my Articles page for some examples.

This Spring, my fourth young adult novel will be released. MY SUMMER (UNDER A CRESCENT MOON) is the sequel to MY SUMMER (WITH ROBOTS) and continues the story of Quinton Wyatt as he navigates his first job, a new baby brother and his first serious relationship. 

MORE ABOUT MY BOOKS

The Outsiders. by S.E. Hinton is a classic teen novel which inspired a movie in 1983. But do you remember the short-lived TV series from 1990?

Its star catching on fire during production may have been a bad omen for The Powers of Matthew Star. Things didn't get better.

Whiz Kids was about a group of computer-loving teen nerds. Here's why this mostly forgotten TV show deserves some appreciation. 

The Mandalorian just finished Season Two in a most satisfying way. Here's my short list of what makes this TV show such great Star Wars.

A family photo project reminded me of a road trips from my childhood and how they ultimately came to influence some of my young adult novels. 

Combining art with the written word is a very effective way of telling a story. In my upcoming novel, My Summer (Under a Crescent Moon), I'm pushing my own boundaries in combining the two.

From COVID-19 to our challenges with racism, we're swamped by numerous storms. Here's how reading and writing can help reduce stress and keep your spirits up during trying times.

During a Pride Month held in the midst of a pandemic as mass protests against racism continue, I asked young people about their thoughts on the world today... and about their hopes for a better tomorrow.

What's in a name? A  lot more than you might think. Here's a spoiler-free explanation behind the title of Book 2 in the Quinton's Curious Mind YA series.