The Power of Art
I've never doubted the effect art can have upon the world, or to each of us individually, especially myself. Whether it's a book that gets me through a gray, gloomy day, or a piece of music that channels my anxieties, art - on more than a few occasions - has gotten me through.
The Better Part Of
When my wife and I began the journey of having a child, we anticipated it would be a little girl. This was not based on science, it was just a gut feeling.
Two Books and a Plan
I've written two books. Good books, I think. Maybe not great, but they don't have to be. I mean, how many truly great books are there, anyway?
In Defense of Ron Bushy
The first thing you may be asking yourself is: Who the [expletive] is Ron Bushy? And then you may wonder: Why the [you-know-what] does he need to be defended?
We Are Big Brother
Even someone who's never read George Orwell's classic dystopian novel understands the idea of Big Brother - an ever-watchful collective that monitors our daily activities and behavior, passing judgement and retribution upon those who threaten it.
Yes, But The Book Was Better
I daydream sometimes about having a book I've written adapted into a movie.
Oh, Dystopia!
When I was sending my manuscript around to agents and publishers, a common criticism of why it was rejected was that it would be lost among all the other post-apocalyptic, dystopian novels currently out there.
What's So Scary About...?
I've got an inkling of an idea for a novel that involves some kind of horrific or disturbing element. That's led me to think about what I find scary.