Tag: ruminations
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Plausibility and Perspective
One of the most interesting creative challenges I face when writing is remaining true to the spirit of my characters. It’s not just ensuring they sound consistent to the reader from book to book; I mean, that’s important, obviously, especially since I bounce back and forth between Sean Colbeth and Vasily Korsokovach. Those two have…
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Life Imitating Art
“I’m the last person to tell you to tone down your workout,” I said as I pulled into traffic. “But I love you too much not to worry you might be doing real damage to that muscle. Did you see that sports medicine doctor I recommended?”Alex shifted uncomfortably in the passenger seat.Despite the heavy traffic…
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New Normal
Sean must face what his life has become – and the choices he has made to get there.
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Summer Planning
Looking ahead to what I’ll be working in this summer.
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Light at the End of the Tunnel
Just a few thousand words to go before my latest Vasily Korsokovach novel is finished.
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Trusting Your Instincts
Listen to what your inner voice is telling you; more often than not, it’s right.
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Creating – and Sticking To – Canon
It’s easier to make the rules than to stick with them when #writing.
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Second Start
If I had it to do over again, would I change anything? That’s a tough question to answer.
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2023: Year In Review
As we get ready for the ball to drop in Times Square, a few thoughts about the year that was – and what is to come in 2024.