How hard is it to find a literary agent? Finding a literary agent is very hard indeed. Ask any author who’s attempted this feat. Every literary agent in this world, so I’ve heard, is swamped with hundreds if not thousands of queries each month. The query is a letter,...

Martin McCaw writes elegant, direct fiction, peppered with quirky humor. His impressive list of award-winning short stories is now joined by his spellbinding debut novel, The Low Road. Full disclosure: Martin McCaw is my critique partner and an influential writing...

Last week I returned to my home town, Port Townsend, WA, for my fortieth high school reunion. As it turned out, I was due for reunions of many kinds from the moment I boarded the Jefferson Transit bus. It was the last leg of my outbound journey, a travel adventure...

In writing, as in most things, there’s always more to learn. Impressions from a Seattle weekend workshop.

I’m pleased to announce the release of a new anthology, Incarceration, from WolfSinger Publications. It’s a collection of tales that will appeal to horror fans (thanks for your support!) and those interested in variations on imprisonment (likewise!). My story, The...

To most carnival-goers, the Ferris Wheel seems a safe ride. It moves slowly and offers a bird’s-eye view of the carnival grounds. Its gentle motion is unlikely to inspire vomiting. Port Townsend, WA, was the scene of a Ferris Wheel accident last week. The city was in...