Here are some ideas for what Emily might look like: She’s not traditionally beautiful, but the lads like her looks Smiling was frowned upon when having your picture taken… […]
Social Media 101: Instagram
Here’s some more information from my upcoming Social Media Panel at the Western Fictioneer’s Conference at the end of the month. Instagram is currently the “youngster’s” hangout. with a peak age […]
Social Media 101: Facebook
I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at part of my upcoming Western Fictioneers panel discussion on Social Media. Our objective is to corral a herd of grizzled Western authors and […]
Photo Shoot: Kye
Here are some of the photos that inspired Kye’s look. Yes, it’s all Wild Bill Hickok – Kye has never looked like anyone else!
What’s in a Name?
Finding Names for Characters and Places One of the questions I constantly hear from new writers is “Where do you get all those names?” Here are some of the […]
What’s Your Sign?
(Astrology as a method of character development) Thanks to Ken Farmer for reminding me of this trick. One of the things you need to know in order to develop your […]
Photo Shoot: Chance
Here are some of the character ideas I’ve checked out for Chance: His hair is this curly but the bangs hang down into his eyes most of the time More […]
How to Start Your Novel
All too often, a new writer will say “I’ve got this great idea for a book … but I just don’t know where to start.” Getting started isn’t the easiest […]
For You: A Night at the Theater
This is what’s going on now – the lads have taken Emily out to the theater to avoid the hubbub over the “arrest” of Devon Day and the Sweetwater Kid […]
A House Full of Nerds
As I sprawl on the sofa with my laptop. here are some of the things the rest of the gang is up to: So far, I’ve got […]