It’s the end of the year, and I have to admit I’ve been feeling more than a little unproductive. This is sometimes bad for me, because I’m one of those people who can handle missing my personal goals for only so long. After a point I get angsty. You know what I mean, right? Some […]
Read More ...Kobo Deal: Saga of the God-Touched Mage
If you’ve been interested in checking out my fantasy series Saga of the God-Touched Mage, here’s a quick post-holiday blast to note that now may be the time. Kobo is running a series of deals on the two boxed sets… Saga of the God-Touched Mage: Volumes 1-4 (40% off) CA: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/p/boxing17ca US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/holiday2017 UK: https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/p/holiday2017 […]
Read More ...First Rays of New Sun
As we cross by Winter Solstice and move toward the new year, I’m thrilled to note that Midwinter Fae a collaborative anthology that includes my story “First Rays of New Sun” is now available. You find links to get it in all formats here. I had a great time bending the rules a little with […]
Read More ...Rebranding the Cleveland Indians
“Everyone talks about getting rid of Chief Wahoo but nobody does anything about it.” That’s how a recent NBC Sports article starts. A moment later, though, it turns its focus to some very cool work my son-in-law has done that envisions a different approach to a “problem” the Cleveland Indians: primarily how do they edge […]
Read More ...Valdemar Pathways is Published!
Happy to note that Pathways, the latest Valdemar anthology is out, complete with my story “Out of the Pelagirs,” and Brigid’s story “Silent Storms.” It’s noteworthy that Brigid’s work is so full of the awesome that it leads the volume off. Yes, my daughter is better than me. Yes, I can live with that. [grin] […]
Read More ...STARCRASH is published!
This makes me very happy. (Note: If you read on Nook, it’s coming. They’re just taking their time processing…sorry about that). STARCRASH The sixth book of Stealing the Sun, a space based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins.
Read More ...Official Cat Picture
I’m busy writing today, so instead of grand words of wisdom here’s a picture of Sophie. Share Me
Read More ...Thoughts on Writing From Multiple Perspectives
Recently, a friend of mine dropped me a note. He had picked up Starburst, Book 2 of my most recent series. Received book Starburst, yesterday. I’m just 30 pages in, but it sure changed the sympathies of the reader as to who are the bad guys. This totally made my day. If there’s something I’ve […]
Read More ...Beginnings and Endings
I’ve been thinking about openings and closings. When it comes to storytelling must-haves, I think these are the two most important things to get your mitts around. Sure, every element is important—stories that waiver in their basic foundation are not going anywhere, and work without engaging characters (or pick any other element you want) face […]
Read More ...STARCRASH is ready for pre-order!
Whew, for awhile there, I was wondering if this moment would ever come, but I’m so pleased to announce that Starcrash Book 6 of the Stealing the Sun series is now ready for pre-order! The book will be formally published December 1st (next week!), so grabbing it now makes sure it hits your reader the […]
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