by mike | Jul 15, 2013 | Books, California, Editing, Publishing, Uncategorized, Writing |
I first ran the following thoughts in one of my early newsletters. They are still relevant today. It’s no secret that breaking into book publishing is a difficult endeavor. Hey folks, this is the entertainment business, you know? Even if you’re lucky enough to...
by mike | Jul 8, 2013 | Books, California, Sword & Sorcery, Uncategorized, Writing |
I live in Oceanside, California, which is kind of weird, because my house is nowhere near the side of the ocean. It’s at least, oh, three or four miles, as the crow flies (dumb saying). We have two gates in and out of our complex, and if you go out one of them you’re...
by mike | Jun 27, 2013 | Books, California, Horror, Native Americans, Publishing, Writers' Retreat, Writing |
Writing is, for the most part, a solitary avocation. I know that when I write my books I’m confined to my guy cave for endless hours at a time each day. So on those rare occasions when writers let themselves out into the real world and fill up a room or two at some...
by mike | May 15, 2013 | Books, California, Horror, Native Americans, Writing |
Just got back from a super trip to New York City, my old hometown—though these days I go as a tourist. I made a great discovery there for those who find fascination with Native American culture, which I’ll detail in a future post. For now, in my jetlagged state I’m...
by mike | Apr 29, 2013 | Books, California, Myths & Legends, Native Americans, Research, Writing |
Writers who, like me, work in genres such as horror and fantasy often mine the rich folklore, myths, and legends of different countries, cultures, ethnic groups and so on to enrich our stories. I thought it might be fun to explore some of the individual entities drawn...
by mike | Dec 18, 2012 | California, Horror, Native Americans, Paranormal, Writers' Retreat |
There are some human beings who are dimly aware of their own deaths, yet have chosen to stay on in what used to be their homes, to be close to surroundings they once held dear. – Hans Holzer Few houses in San Diego are as historically important as the Whaley...
