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I thought about approaching publishing companies about Zōsan and Tamaishi. I still debate about this internally — the idea that you’re not a “real” writer until you get to that point. Before that, it’s just a hobby. It’s not serious. Even before I read my friend Diana’s take on this subject, I realized why I do … Continue reading Why not an agent or publisher? Or… when do you get to a be a real boy?
/TLDR: Offset printing has aesthetic that I prefer and quality advantages of color and paper quality. Why would I pursue offset printing when it’s more expensive than digital? The short answer is: offset looks and feels better. I don’t expect to convince everyone, but everyone has different ideals. Digital printing has its advantages, but it’s … Continue reading Kickstarter FAQ #1.1415926535: Why not digital?
Fulfilling a couple of orders this morning I realized that I’m down to about 33 copies of Zōsan. That’s good and bad news — great because I initially had 400 copies. But sad as well, because I don’t know if and how I’d be able to reprint it. Such is the catch-22 of my situation. I … Continue reading Bittersweet
` The Plymouth Online Showcase Take the Online Author Quiz and win a prize! (Correct answers not required… 🙂 In 2015, I was part of the Plymouth Local Author fair with my first book, Zōsan. There was a power outage at the library that weekend, but the library didn’t miss a beat and held the … Continue reading 2020 Plymouth Local Author Fair
They are still far and few in between, but I occasionally get reading opportunities. R&B used books was the latest, and it is just what you might think it is: stacks of books to the ceiling. The owner, Beth, knows where just about any books you’re looking for is, but even as I walked in … Continue reading R&B used books
Kickstarter opens in June of 2020 Naio the feather doesn’t quite fit in. Every day she contemplates the same question: why is she here, where did she come from, and why isn’t there anyone like her? Caught up in her own thoughts, she is oblivious to a raging storm approaching, until a twist of fate … Continue reading New Book for 2020 – Where All the Little Things Live
Last year, I participated in the annual Christmas in Clawson event at Clawson High school. It’s a huge even that’s been going on since 1984! It’s one of the best attended and well organized events I’ve ever been a part of. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year already. But it’s the best place … Continue reading Christmas in Clawson Saturday November 9, 2019
It kind of feels like being in a Barnes & Noble to me. Continue reading Part of the Collection!
Tamaishi was printed and in my hands. I remember how impossible it felt, that I might never finish. But as with Zōsan, I eventually figured out how to gradually chip away at it and it was done. That’s how Where All The Little Things Live feels now. So far away, but I know sooner than … Continue reading One year ago…
Fully acknowledge that this follows along with my personal writing agenda so it make ruffle the feathers of some. But I think it’s a worthwhile discussion. https://selfpublishingadvice.org/lets-talk-about-content/ Continue reading Opinion: Quality vs quantity
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