Chris

The case of the vanishing writer

It’s not you, it’s me. I’ve been absent from here and most other social places for a while. The good news is that I’ve been toiling away, writing my next book. I’ve finally found a real, focused writing process that feels like work (but in a good way). The bad news is that my focusContinue reading “The case of the vanishing writer”

Piles of sand, not much castle

As I mentioned earlier, I am in the midst of writing my next book. It’s in the early stages of the first draft (not even a title yet) and each day is a bit of a slog. I’ve tried to make my peace with the first draft always being a bucket of hot garbage, butContinue reading “Piles of sand, not much castle”

The plan for 2016

(To be completely accurate, it’s the plan for the rest of 2015 and 2016, but let’s not get too hung up on technicalities) As is normal for anyone approaching the end of a calendar year, I’ve been thinking about the year that has passed and the new one ahead. After some high quality musing, aContinue reading “The plan for 2016”