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​June 3, 2026

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Well, it's been a while, hasn't it? Don't worry, I haven't gone anywhere. Been busy, that's all. Mostly with my day job--forced six day work-weeks and all--but I've been writing when I can, and I have made progress.

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Over the past few years, while tinkering with my "finished" novels and kicking around ideas for the next one to tackle (I currently have three or four ideas, still trying to pick my favorite), I've been writing more short stories. They're so fun, ya know? And no better way to keep my writing chops up while at the same time improving my skills at the craft. And now, I'm excited to say, I've written enough to compile into a collection of short stories. Just for fun, for now. Maybe someday I'll self publish, and in the meantime I might try and sell a few here and there. I might even post one on this site at some point, if the mood strikes.

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​I've also finished another round of edits on Night Terrors. I feel that it truly is about as good as I can make it. I'm beginning another round of queries to see if anyone wants to work with me, which I'm cautiously optimistic they will. It's a good story with a lot of heart and fair amount of creep. 

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If you're following along on my journey to become a published author, thanks for the continuing support. If you're new here, welcome, and know that I'm passionate about my writing, and whether or not I ever sell a story, thanks for taking a gander at my world, if just for a little bit. I plan to give more frequent updates as time trudges forward, and I welcome you to join me as I travel along. And if you're interested in reading any of my stories, drop me a line!

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January 11, 2024

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Third draft of Night Terrors is finished! Ordered some copies to pass around to friends and family, and sent off another

copy to my editor. Hoping to begin querying agents this spring. 

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November 15, 2023

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Finished the first draft of Night Terrors. Very pleased with how clean it came out. Normally I set my stories aside for a 

few months to let them marinate, but I'm excited about this one. Think it's time to start on my second draft!

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July 13, 2023

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Started work on my new novel. Night Terrors. A horror story with monsters, demons, serial killers, twins with special

powers, and an abandoned amusement park filled with its own secrets. 

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June 1st, 2022

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Well, folks, the time has come! I began my first official step toward publication by querying a handful of literary agents! 

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I'm excited, nervous, and hopeful. I am very proud of my novel, and I truly believe it has a real chance at finding its way into a bookstore someday. But I am also attempting to stay grounded in reality. There are a lot of great writers out there, and I am so proud that I can consider myself one of them, in whatever form that may be. 

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I am currently brainstorming my third novel, this one dipping more into the horror genre. It's full of vampires, and zombies, and I'm excited to start writing my first draft this summer. I'm even more excited to be working with my son on an outline. Welcome to my world, Jacob! 

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May 2nd, 2022

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It has been an exciting year, and it's not even halfway over yet! 

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I finished my first novel, Buried, and sent it out for some feedback among my family and friends. After receiving very positive reviews, I am starting my final edit before shopping it around to literary agents. I'm nervous, but mostly optimistic for the possibilities that lay ahead. The idea that a story that came out of my own head could someday be published is beyond exciting! 

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I also finished a first draft of my second novel, Needle, which I hope to have ready for my beta readers sometime this summer. I'm so proud of the work I've accomplished so far, and I have so many more stories to write!

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I hope someday my stories cause you many sleepless nights. My monsters await, and they are hungry. 

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April 24, 2021

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Finishing a third draft of my debut novel, Buried.  So far the feedback from my beta readers has been positive, and I might start sending some feelers out to literary agents in the near future.  My goal is to publish by the fall, either through a publisher or independently.  I'm brainstorming my next novel which I'll begin writing this summer.  Very exciting times!