So I did a mini-interview for Elizabeth Scalia and the gang at Aleteia regarding Vikings at Dino: What inspired the book? ...and then I said, I want to write a novel that starts with a completely implausible situation … and then have great fun making sense of it. The Vikings showed up in the hamburger … Continue reading A Fast Take at Aleteia: Vikings at Dino’s
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Two quick items: first, I've completed the revisions of Very Truly Run After, the sequel to Vikings at Dino's; it's time to begin thinking about publication. This is very cool, and also means I can start thinking about the next book. And second, we're moving forward on the publication process for Through Darkest Zymurgia!. The … Continue reading Book News
O Frabjous Day, Calloo, Callay!
As of this morning I have completed the first draft (106K words) of Very Truly Run After, the further adventures of Michael Henderson, much to the joy and delight of my first listeners. Most authors have first readers; I have first listeners, which is to say a couple of folks I read the book too … Continue reading O Frabjous Day, Calloo, Callay!
Christmas Break
This year the chief joy of my Christmas break from work, apart from Christmas itself, is that I can get up first thing in the morning, before anyone else is up, and work on Very Truly Run After. That's the best time of day for writing, for me, especially if I know the night before … Continue reading Christmas Break
NaNoWriMo!
National Novel Writing Month is an event I usually honor in the breach; I begin a new novel when I have time, energy, and an idea I'm sufficiently intrigued by to want to chase for six months or a year. On top of that, the idea of completing a novel in one month is looney … Continue reading NaNoWriMo!
Draft Cover Art for Through Darkest Zymurgia
The publishing process for Through Darkest Zymurgia is proceeding apace! The layout of the inside of the book is complete, and now we just need to get the cover squared away. This is the current draft of the cover image, featuring professors Thintwhistle and Carbuncle and their dog Bruno investigating a new find, courtesy of … Continue reading Draft Cover Art for Through Darkest Zymurgia
Huzzah!
Hello, and welcome to Zymurgia House! This is my new home away from home, where I'll be publicizing my books and talking about writing. I published my first book, Vikings at Dino's, a few months ago, following considerable nagging and encouragement from my eldest son and his siblings; my first book published but not my … Continue reading Huzzah!