Tag Archives: dark urban fantasy

I DON’T KNOW IF I MISSPOKE OR WAS MISHEARD (I have an opinion on which it were of course)


Sorry, I started editing an anthology that became two anthologies and I looked up and a month was gone. I’m also about to remodel the tattoo shop I own (Family Tradition Tattoo) in Marietta, Ga so lots and lots has … Continue reading

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HOW FAR CAN I CARRY YOU? (or self-reliance)


There is a thing in this world that we are falling short of. It’s something that is vital to our health as a nation and as individuals. It’s called SELF-RELIANCE. The simple truth of life is that in this life … Continue reading

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REBLOG: 25 Thoughts On Book Piracy « terribleminds: chuck wendig


25 Thoughts On Book Piracy « terribleminds: chuck wendig. Go read it. I’ll be here tomorrow with my thoughts on the whole gig.

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ARMAND ROSAMILIA MEET THE LOYALS AND TRUE BELIEVERS: LOYALS AND TRUE BELIEVERS MEET ARMAND ROSAMILIA


Y’all know I like to bring new folks to your attention. Here’s a fella that is hella nice and writes some truly kick ass zombie fiction. I mean Armand is truly out on the edge. He’s got a new one … Continue reading

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THE OBLIGATORY NEW YEAR’S POST (or rangin’ in 2013 a bit late)


Loyals and True Believers we made it another year. 2013 Hell yeah and Amen and pass the bourbon. I’m like most of you, I try to make changes with each new year. Most of them have to do with writing … Continue reading

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Reblogging a great article: 8 Writing Techniques to Win You a Pulitzer | Jane Friedman


I am reading BLOOD MERIDIAN by Cormac McCarthy because he is a total literary badass and I want to write like him.  I ran across this article, which by title sounds vaguely manipulative, but actually just gives some great advice … Continue reading

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STRAP ON THEM IRONS BOYS (or the announcement of a new project)


If you been paying attention to my social media (and if you haven’t then why not?) then you know I am a part of the Outlaws Of Fiction. We’re like the Four Horsemen of WCW. Four authors who write edgy … Continue reading

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WHAT THE HELL HAS JAMES BEEN DOING LATELY? (aka: status report)


Hello Loyals and True Believers. I hope you are well. I love you all and it is good to see you again. I have many writer friends and occasionally they post up what they are doing and how it is … Continue reading

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YOU CAN BE WHERE I WILL BE (making it easy for fans and stalkers lol)


OFFICIAL CONTEST FROM THE  OLDE CITY, NEW BLOOD CONVENTION Dearly Beloved,  We are gathered here today, to join two awesome things in a state of increased awesomeness. Today, we’re bringing together an author/reader mini-con, and the chance to WIN YOUR … Continue reading

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THE NEXT BIG THING BLOG HOP QUESTIONAIRE


Ten Interview Questions for The Next Big Thing: What is the working title of your book? RED RIGHT HAND Where did the idea come from for the book? I love the Lovecraftian Mythos. Not so much Lovecraft’s actual writing of … Continue reading

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