Here is a list of writing prompts I found several years ago. It’s called 100 Tales and the idea is to write a story (flash or regular sized) about each […]
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.
The Perfect Character Name
Let’s revisit a post from several years ago! Once you’ve created your perfect character, you have a new problem on your hands: how to name him or her. This can […]
What I’m Watching: Old Western Television
I’ve found a few channels on my streaming service that show old Western TV shows like Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Virginian, The Rifleman, etc. I’ve been watching those lately because they […]
Stay Organized!
As a series writer, I am sometimes asked how I keep everything straight. You know, how do you make sure Cousin Effie’s eyes aren’t brown in Book 1 and blue […]
Real Life Money Sinks
I recently got a little extra money from my old job – they cashed out the rest of the stocks I’d gotten (they are an employee-owned company so you can’t […]
Writing When Miserable
I haven’t really felt well in a month or so. I suspect the depression is creeping back in because we have had such a dreary, chilly Spring so far. The […]
Possible Vacation…
The gang is trying to figure out a way to go to the beach this year, though all of us are strapped for cash. It doesn’t make sense for just […]
“Rules for Writing”
I recently found a website that compiled 45 different “Rules for Writing” by various authors. I thought some of those might be nice to revisit here. Mark Twain’s 10 Tips […]
What I’m Reading: Aminah Mae Safi
Just started reading Travelers Along the Way by Aminah Mae Safi. It’s a retelling of the Robin Hood myth, only set in The Holy Land during the Crusades. The rag-tag […]
What I’m Listening to: Levar Burton Reads
Found a good podcast for people who like a good story – Levar Burton Reads. In their own words: “The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting […]