Monthly Archives: October 2011

Halloween Stories

Author Neil Gaiman is trying to start a new Halloween tradition called All Hallows’ Read.  I think giving away books for trick-or-treat is a bit cost prohibitive, but there are plenty of great short stories that work just as well.  … Continue reading

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Happy All Saints’ Day Eve

One of my most memorable Halloween moments occurred when I was in fifth grade, so I would’ve been nine years old.  The teacher assigned us to write a scary story for the upcoming holiday.  She had but one rule:  no … Continue reading

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Upcoming Booksignings

Two signings of note coming up.  On Saturday (October 22) I’ll be at the Regency Park Library for their annual author fair.  Stop by between 1 PM – 3PM to say hi or pick up any of my novels.  The address … Continue reading

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The First Million’s Always the Hardest

Today I reached one million words for my writing, a goal thirteen years in the making.  In truth, I likely surpassed that millionth word some months ago, between blog posts, message boards, emails, school assignments and so forth.  But in … Continue reading

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October Sales

In honor of Halloween’s impending approach and my October anniversary, this month I dropped the prices on my e-books.  They’re all $2.99 through the end of the month, whereas they’re usually $3.99.  I try to keep my prices affordable throughout … Continue reading

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13th Anniversary

This month marks thirteen years since I began writing, October of 1998.  I had scribbled a few stories before that time, always for school assignments (including a memorable Halloween one I’ll blog about later this month).  But 1998 is when storytelling … Continue reading

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