| writing that puts story first

the man behind the words

Though I've been writing for the better part of my life, I didn't start writing in earnest until I was in the Army. Since then I've worked in a variety of mediums and genres, running the gamut from print magazines to long form fiction, with extensive forays in electronic writing.

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This Gun's For Hire

Today's internet requires a blend of writing, editing, brand strategy, and social networking know-how. Whether you find yourself looking at a major project, requiring a little surgical precision, or just in need of a spare hand, then I'm your man. I'm combat tested and mother approved. More...

Focus on Fiction

fiction matters logo The fact that my non-fiction and journalistic pieces are imbued with a strong narrative style and flexible assortment of voices is no coincidence. Story is my passion. However, turning a passion into a living requires a certain understanding of the business, and frankly a lot of homework. To help other writers along that journey, and to share what I've learned myself, I started and continue to blog at Fiction Matters. After a few short months, Fiction Matters has become a leading source of publishing news, writing tips, and fiction tools.

Current Work-in-Progress: Project Kingdom

a knight on horseback in metal on an ancient doorProject Kingdom is more than just a piece of tightly told fantasy literature set in a fully realized world - it's a full canvas which I'm using to reflect on my time in Iraq as well as the social and political worlds which lead up to that and from that conflict. Told through two childhood friends, one a soldier and the other a priest, the story tackles personal freedoms and responsibility, familial obligations, religion, duty, and patriotism.

The book is gritty, it's morally ambiguous, and it's no where near done yet. More...