Most people don’t have time to read books anymore. Between work, family, and endless scrolling through social media, it’s hard to sit down with a physical book. That’s why I’m turning my first novel, DEADLOCK, into an audiobook. Right now, I’m deep in the process, formatting each chapter, checking for sentence breaks, and making sure... Continue Reading →
The Doctrine of Superhero Fiction Most people think superhero stories are about costumes, flying, or cool powers. They aren't. Those things are just the "decorations." True superhero fiction is actually about obligation. It is the story of people who have a job they can never quit, and a burden they can never put down. If... Continue Reading →
Behold, brave writers! As the shadows of October loom closer and Halloween creeps up on us, there’s only one thing on my mind…VILLAINS! And not just any villains, but the kind of bone-rattling, heart-stopping baddies that make our mighty heroes sweat bullets. Because let’s be honest, the stronger the hero, the meaner the menace they... Continue Reading →
Comic books today aren’t being written with the future in mind. They’re not focused on telling great stories; they’re creating collectibles. These books are made to be bought, bagged, and displayed, not read and remembered. As long as the cover looks amazing, most buyers don’t care what’s inside. This is clear from the rise of... Continue Reading →
For decades, comic books have been the dominant way to experience superhero stories. But just like comics evolved from pulp magazines, superhero novels are the next logical step in storytelling. Superheroes have always thrived by adapting to new formats. Now, they’re entering a medium that offers limitless potential. The Limits of Comics Are Holding Superheroes... Continue Reading →
January is finally over, so let’s take a moment to reflect on how things went. I had a plan. Starting on January 6th, I was going to write a chapter a day—Monday through Friday, with Saturday as a catch-up day if I needed it. You know the saying, "If you want to make God laugh,... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! As we kick off this fresh chapter, I’m determined to make the most of every single day. On January 1st, I dove headfirst into writing the fifth book in my EVOREALM series. The first three books laid the foundation for the series, and the fourth served as a sort of Book 1.5.... Continue Reading →
WARNING: Spoilers ahead for my book DEADLOCK. When I was growing up reading comics, you could always tell who the good guys were and who the bad guys were. Sure, there were a few antiheroes running around, but for the most part, there was never any doubt. When I started writing my superhero fiction series,... Continue Reading →
Why Deconstructing Superheroes Could Be Ruining More Than Stories I grew up watching Spider-Man and the Super Friends on Saturday mornings. Spider-Man was the first comic book I ever read. I’ve been a fan of superheroes for a very long time and while most people these days are moving away from superhero comics, and heroes... Continue Reading →
To say I like to go against the grain is quite an understatement. I actively look for ways to be different from everyone else. Mostly to my detriment. I have sabotaged myself so many times, it’s embarrassing to think about. Yet looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. The mistakes I’ve made have helped forge... Continue Reading →
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