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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. 
Telling Stories Through Chapter Art
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.
Manuscript Melancholy
Finishing a manuscript should be a joyous relief for an author... and it usually is. But in the era of COVID 19, even our triumphs can produce unexpected emotions.
Refuge from the Storms
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.
Can the Young Actually Change the World?
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.
MSUTCM Title Explained
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. 
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The Outsiders
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?
The Powers of Matthew Star
Its star catching on fire during production may have been a bad omen for The Powers of Matthew Star. Things didn't get better.
Teen Rabbit Hole Whiz Kids
Whiz Kids was about a group of computer-loving teen nerds. Here's why I found new appreciation for this mostly forgotten TV show 30+ years after its cancellation. ​
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Five Things That Make the Mandalorian Such Great Star Wars
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.
Redemption for Star Wars
With The Clone Wars wrapping up some loose ends, here's  my 2010 review of the series and thoughts on why it's some of the best Star Wars  going.
Welcome to the Jundland Wastes
In the 1990s, Star Wars fans rediscovered in Tunisia the long forgotten sets and props from the original film. Star Wars tourism was born — until certain realities set in.
The Dark Side of Star Wars Toy Collecting
George Lucas and Star Wars virtually created movie merchandising... but how much is too much?
A Tale of a Desert Phantom
My first (albeit unpublished) novel was a tale about a mysterious vandal, a parapsychologist and about dark and sinister alter-egos. And it was based on a true story!
The Coins in My Walls
As soon as I began renovating my house, I began finding old coins in the walls, behind baseboards or wedged in doorjambs. Was this coincidental... or something much older and stranger?
Your Quiet Place
With most of us practicing social distancing, the COVID-19 world has become a very quiet place. Document this rare tranquility with  a short video.
Three Sources Three Phrases
Trying to come up with a plot for your next story or book? This exercise forces you to create a plot based on very meager source material. How did you do?
The Con That Wasn't
Comic book conventions are big business in this day and age (when COVID-19 isn't forcing their cancellation). But once upon a time, they were just a bunch of nerds in a room.
Absurdity in Space MST3K
For thousands, Mystery Science Theater 3000 is a masterpiece of absurdist humor. So why do some people fail to see the humor or even hate it for the attempt
Journaling for Writers
I journaled for years... and then stopped. Here's why I regret that decision and why journaling is so valuable to authors.
Book 2 in the Quinton's Curious Mind Series
A sequel to My Summer (with Robots) will be out in 2021! Here's a spoiler-free first look at My Summer (Under the Crescent Moon). ​
Designing my Creative Workspace
Home renovation offered plenty of headaches, but also the opportunity to design a perfect work environment.
My Most Forbidden Book
It's 1979 and my mom won't let me see the new horror/sci fi movie called ALIEN. Fortunately, Waldenbooks had a solution.
Getting over Game of Thrones
Regardless of how you felt about the series conclusion, it wasn't your call and it's time to move on with life
Haunted by the Ghost of Dibble Hollow
Hooray! The  internet comes to the rescue in my long search to find a children's book I loved... then forgot about.
Bending back Time
My writing was inspired in part by a children's sci fi story... even though it took me 38 years to finish reading it. 
What's Your Role in Role Playing Games
Decades after I last played, I ventured back into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Here's why I fell in love with RPGs.
Why Reader Reviews Matter
If you're not paying attention to what your readers are saying, you're doing yourself (and them) a disservice.
Avoiding Continuity Errors
Maintaining continuity throughout a book or over a series of books can be a major challenge for authors. 
Upping Your Productivity
If you're a part-time writer, finding enough time to work on your book can be difficult. Here are some tips to help.
Curves in the Road
Between my first and second books, I learned a lot of lessons that greatly improved my writing and my confidence.
Walking for the Sake of Writing
It's no secret that exercise stimulates creativity... and "purposeful walking" is a technique long used by writers.
Social Media Donts for Authors
Authors of all stripes need to be doing some self-promotion. Here are some social media pitfalls you should avoid
On the Slopes of Mount Doom
Cold and starkly beautiful, New Zealand's Tongariro National Park is as close as you can get — or would want to get — to Mordor.
Workshop of Wonders
Here's why touring the WETA Workshop in Wellington, New Zealand, should be must-see for any Lord of the Rings fan.
Paradise on Middle Earth
Visit the  Hobbiton movie set on the north island of  New Zealand and you'll probably never want to go home again...
Finishing the Seven Falls Story
We all have unfinished stories. Thirty years after a day out turned into an exercise in betrayal, I finally finished one.
My Wandering Process
Every author has their own process when it comes to writing. Mine has a lot to do with not staying in one place.
The Cave The Cove
I went to Greece to walk where legends were born and  found inspiration as a writer in a most unexpected place.
Timelessness of Serial Storytelling
Despite what my father thought, serial storytelling in popular culture is very much alive and well... and always has been. 
Writing Games
Are you an aspiring writer? Here are some quick, easy games you can play to help hone your craft.
The Writer's Workspace
From coffee shops, to libraries to your favorite park bench, the writer's workspace can be a diverse concept. ​
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