Writing Strategy: The Shifting Story of Widow's Bay and Why It Works
*Spoiler warning for spoilers up to Episode 8.
I've had stories stall because I worried they were headed nowhere, or that they were too linear and caught up in picayune detail.
W. L. Bolm
Tom Loftis: The Worst Guy We Still Want to Watch
Widow's Bay is a masterclass in writing unlikable characters.
Widow's Bay: The Little Horror Show That Could
Widow's Bay is having a moment. When it first came out, I watched the first episode while quite high on pain killers after a surgery. A few days later, I watched it again, remembering I'd found it surprising and hilarious. I wondered if it would hold up upon a sober viewing.
2024 Midyear Update: Readings, Classes, and More
I have a lot going on, I've been talking to some organizations about offering classes and retreats around Wisconsin, so I'll probably have more news coming soon.
I will be reading one of my short stories at an event on July 28 at noon at Arkana
Feeding the Well
I traveled to New Orleans a couple of weeks ago to finish a novella I was writing and do some research. And, most importantly, to replenish my well of creativity.
What I'm Reading: Master of Poisons
This book has a lot going on. At its core it's a fantasy about people dealing with political and environmental catastrophe.
How to Head Off Burnout
My natural state is to push myself. To compete with myself. To always strive to work hard and to keep getting better. In order to heal from burnout, and to avoid it in the future, I had to learn how to go against what I consider to be part of my nature. I had to learn when not to push myself.