by mike | Oct 1, 2013 | Books, Editing, Mystery Novels, Publishing, Uncategorized, Writing |
Many folks are focused on rankings, so given that there has to be the best of everything, it stands to reason that there also has to be the worst. The worst plumber, the worst bus driver, the worst brain surgeon (oh please!), the worst airline pilot (oh double...
by mike | Sep 25, 2013 | Books, Editing, Holocaust, Humor, Publishing, Thrillers, Uncategorized, Writing |
It was a dark and stormy night… Just about everyone, writer and non-writer alike, is familiar with that famous—or infamous—opening of a novel, arguably one of the most overused lines ever (even by Snoopy). The guy responsible for it? A nineteenth century British...
by mike | Sep 5, 2013 | Adventure fantasy, Books, Holocaust, Horror, Life, Native Americans, Publishing, Science Fiction, Sword & Sorcery, Thrillers, Uncategorized, Writing |
Through the centuries decades I’ve been asked a thousand times, “Mike, why do you write?” Being of eastern European descent I always answer that question with other questions. “Why do I write?” you ask. “Why do I breathe? Why do I eat and drink?” That’s about how...
by mike | Jul 31, 2013 | Books, Holocaust, Publishing, Thrillers, Uncategorized, Writing |
Just like the name of my blog—and one of my websites—professes, most people know me as a writer in genres such as sword & sorcery, sword & planet, horror, paranormal, fantasy, and science fiction. That is why my newly released novel, Freedom’s Hand, may come...
by mike | Jul 27, 2013 | Books, Editing, Publishing, Uncategorized, Writers' Conferences, Writing |
Actually, I hadn’t planned on doing a follow-up to my post from earlier this month, “Coaching Writers: Why I Do What I Do.” But just recently I’ve received so much good news from former and current writers of mine that I couldn’t resist sharing it all. The first bit...
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...
