The odd thing about this blog is my timing. I should've (perhaps) started this puppy in April of 2010, when I stumbled across a great editor (Ed) and started putting my first collection together.
Ultimately dubbed "Unheroic", this collection of short stories had a common theme of folks saving the day who didn't fit the mold of the stereotypical good guy/gal/thing. In one of my stories, called "An Ounce of Prevention", a demon saves the world. And he's not seeking redemption or facing some crisis of conscience. He kills quite a few people doing it. But the circumstances of his actions were so damned unique that he was sent to save the day (for now) by the Devil himself.
For "Unheroic", I threw in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. And detailing these mad pieces, as I wrote 'em, would've added mad spice to this blog. Instead, I start this blog off during the self-publishing stage (not quite as fun, I assure you).
At this point, Ed's edited all 36 stories. A talented graphic artist (Lincoln) is doing the cover art. And combined, I'm paying them enough to send a family of four to the Bahamas for a couple of weeks. :)
I guess my advice won't be just on how to write stuff. I can share wisdom as I stumble toward whatever future this effort holds. The funny little things I've picked up should be shared. So I'll share 'em. Maybe they'll help you in some way.
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