Totally unexpected honor to be on any list, much less a list with an award at the end of it. If you gave THE PHLEBOTOMIST a read, and enjoyed it enough to click just three more times (once on the link, once to vote for the book in two categories (best debut and best novel)), … Continue reading THE PHLEBOTOMIST – LONGLISTED for the BOOKNEST FANTASY AWARDS
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End of Year Lists, Lists, Lists
To this point in my life, I'd considered being placed on a list generally to be a bad thing! Now that I'm writing, it has a whole different connotation. The way that THE PHLEBOTOMIST, now nearly four months in the world, has been received has touched my heart and I am so profoundly happy that … Continue reading End of Year Lists, Lists, Lists
LITCAST OF DOOM
Best podcast name ever? I joined Roni Gosch on her podcast to talk about writing and books and process, etc. We got off on lots of little sidetracks, including Twilight, CGI dogs, cynicism and Star Wars, and 1976's The Shaggy D.A. It's a quick ninety minutes. Lol. Chris on Litcast of Doom.
Debuting During the Worst Year Ever, Awards Eligibility, and Book Bloggers!
Far in advance of the release of my debut novel in September, I did all the things you're supposed to do to promote visibility to make the book a success. I began setting up readings and signings, trying to get onto con panels, etc. Then the pandemic hit. Funny how timing works. The week before … Continue reading Debuting During the Worst Year Ever, Awards Eligibility, and Book Bloggers!
Represent!
It's been a long and winding path, but I am so happy to announce that I am now represented by Hannah Fergesen at KT Literary. We are already churning on a few projects and hopefully we'll have some great things to announce in the not too distant future! Someday soon I'll get around to writing … Continue reading Represent!
Reddit AMA (Ask me Anything)
Today, I did an AMA (Ask me Anything) on Reddit along with fellow debut author Dan Hanks. A lot of great questions came in about our books, the writing process, publishing, and so forth. I really enjoy sharing my experiences as a new author, so if you ever have a question, just drop it in … Continue reading Reddit AMA (Ask me Anything)
Starting the Writing Journey…late
I have a short essay up over at The Nerd Daily about my decision to try and be a writer later on in life and about all the catch-up I had to play for that to happen. There are many paths to writing, but the one piece you can't avoid is reading. And I wasn't … Continue reading Starting the Writing Journey…late
The Phlebotomist Launch Events/Interviews
I'm going to try and aggregate together the various podcasts, streams, and essays that are or will be coming out in connection with THE PHLEBOTOMIST. If you are curious about my writing process, publishing journey, and/or the book itself, it should all be here! UK Launch Event With Angry Robot https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=03A1bVOaqbo&feature=emb_logo US Launch Event with … Continue reading The Phlebotomist Launch Events/Interviews
Virtual Book Launch for THE PHLEBOTOMIST
My good writer friend Dan Hanks and I are doing a couple of virtual launch events for our Angry Robot releases on September 8th! Since Dan is in the UK and I'm in Texas, we have scheduled them to be convenient for both time zones, although folks are welcome to attend both! UK Event Link … Continue reading Virtual Book Launch for THE PHLEBOTOMIST
Molotov Cocktail’s Prize Winners Anthology Vol. 5
The Molotov Cocktail publishes a unique brand of short fiction that, to me at least, stands out from the crowd. Most is horror tinged, but always with emotional heft, and a solid dose of heart. In addition to their regularly scheduled issues, they also run four themed-contests a year and then publish an anthology with … Continue reading Molotov Cocktail’s Prize Winners Anthology Vol. 5