I just came back from my first (and possibly only) retreat in the VA woods. What an amazing experience. The dream would be to go to a residency or retreat not on the east coast. :) I love these insider posts. I also love (miss) Boston, and it changed enormously from when I was a kid to when I was a college student. I can't imagine what it looks like now that I'm 25 years away from that place.
The titles for both of your new books have me hooked already. And thanks for the info on the residencies. I NEED to finish my novel to get over my well-deserved imposter syndrome BEFORE I attempt a residency or writing conferences.
Michael, you should consider getting out to writers’ conferences now. They can be invigorating, plus it’s good to start building your community. Meet other writers, especially the ones at the same stage of the game you’re at. You’ll need people to bounce ideas off down the road, ask for their experiences for comparison (this publishing house, that offer, this conference, that speaking opportunity…) Start to gather editors’ and agents’ names.
Thank you for the advice. I know you are right. I’ve read at a few and attended the local ones and have been fortunate enough to have met quite a few writers. And I will get to the bigger conventions soon.
Congrats on the tour. Got exhausted reading about your schedule. I'm sure you're happy to be home. I'd say enjoy your time off, but it sounds like you're exchanging one activity for another. Happy writing, happy editing. Hope to see you again next year at another conference.
Omg I love the Lowdown! Such a great cast and great writing, after reservation dogs I knew I had to watch it! Hope you’re getting some much needed rest!
I just came back from my first (and possibly only) retreat in the VA woods. What an amazing experience. The dream would be to go to a residency or retreat not on the east coast. :) I love these insider posts. I also love (miss) Boston, and it changed enormously from when I was a kid to when I was a college student. I can't imagine what it looks like now that I'm 25 years away from that place.
I agree—I’d love to go to a residency in the middle of the country or the west coast. Hope you had a great time on your recent residency
The titles for both of your new books have me hooked already. And thanks for the info on the residencies. I NEED to finish my novel to get over my well-deserved imposter syndrome BEFORE I attempt a residency or writing conferences.
Michael, you should consider getting out to writers’ conferences now. They can be invigorating, plus it’s good to start building your community. Meet other writers, especially the ones at the same stage of the game you’re at. You’ll need people to bounce ideas off down the road, ask for their experiences for comparison (this publishing house, that offer, this conference, that speaking opportunity…) Start to gather editors’ and agents’ names.
Thank you for the advice. I know you are right. I’ve read at a few and attended the local ones and have been fortunate enough to have met quite a few writers. And I will get to the bigger conventions soon.
A friend of mine recently got "King Sorrow," and you could definitely use it to knock someone out...it's SOLID, ha, ha.
I’m flying through it. It’s an easy read…
Glad to hear you’re getting some down time!!
What a schedule!!!
Really looking forward to what you do with HAVANA SYNDROME! Fascinating case IRL.
I consulted with Marc P. about his case. There's a big backstory there which will be included in the afterword.
Love your stuff! Haven’t read Daniel Kraus before, but if you like his stuff, I’d be down to a copy of his “Angel Down” if I could win it 😁
I’ve enjoyed all your book tour updates. It is nice to see how the other half lives, though I wholeheartedly agree about the burdens of travel.
Glad you made it through the tour! The Low-Down sounds great. I too love Reservation Dogs.
Still miss that show
I'll have to check out The Low-down on FX. Sounds like something I'd like.
Please enter me into the contest too, thanks!
Congrats on the tour. Got exhausted reading about your schedule. I'm sure you're happy to be home. I'd say enjoy your time off, but it sounds like you're exchanging one activity for another. Happy writing, happy editing. Hope to see you again next year at another conference.
Thank you, and that would be lovely
The FLW Airstream is dreamy!
Right? If it came in a small size we might be in trouble...
Excited to hear you have more books on the way, especially the spy one. Would also like to enter the contest. Thanks!
Thank you!
Omg I love the Lowdown! Such a great cast and great writing, after reservation dogs I knew I had to watch it! Hope you’re getting some much needed rest!
I'll take a spot in the contest. Good luck everyone. 🤞
Enjoy your time at home. Please enter me in the contest 😀
Please pick me! I’ve been hearing a lot about the Angel Down book. Thanks!