I read a writing prompt that intrigued me: if you could pick three things in the world to change, what would you do? I read a short story somewhere, can’t […]
JES Hays
JES Hays is the author of the Devon Day and the Sweetwater Kid stories: Down the Owlhoot Trail and the upcoming Outlaw Security.
Victorian Foods
Sticking with the general topic we started last week, let’s take a look at some of the foods popular during the Victorian Era. The Victorian Era lasted from 1837 to […]
Victorian Menus
I love looking at old menus, seeing what Chance & Kye would have dined on when they go out on the town. Here’s one I found from the right era, […]
What I Do When I’m Not Writing
Most of you–if you’ve read my bio that is–know that one of my big hobbies is photography. I have another hobby however, one I enjoy because it relates to the […]
What I’m Listening to: U2
People always wonder if an author has a playlist going when they write. I usually do, and it’s usually the Dublin band U2. I subscribe to SiriusXM radio, so I […]
Organizing Your Writing Life
I use two –ok three–pieces of software to keep my writing life organized. OK, I will admit that one of the three is Microsoft Word. I think nearly every writer […]
Pros & Cons of Writing Every Day
Many writers tell you to set aside some time every day to write, no matter how small a space you can carve out. But should you? Is it really necessary […]
Writing With a Day Job
Did you know that around 95% (maybe more) of writers support their writing habit with a day job? Here’s how you handle writing on top of a full-time job. It’s […]
Review: The Art of Betrayal
If you remember, I won a free copy of Connie Berry’s The Art of Betrayal and was looking forward to reading it. I’ve finished that book now and enjoyed it […]
What Historical Writers Should Be Watching
Of course, what you watch depends on what era you prefer to write about, but if you’re a Western writer, you should obviously be watching Westerns. It’s hard to find […]