My story "Tabloid Reporter to the Stars" is now online at Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show.

In what appears to be the offspring of the unholy union of a chain letter and the Spanish Inquisition, my author friend Julie Wright has "tagged" me, so now I must reveal five things that few people know about me. Snakes, as you know, live in mortal fear of . . . tile. And I live in mortal fear of... read more »

As you may have noticed, my NaNoWriMo stalled out, partly because I realized I didn't have some of the characters clear in my mind. But never fear, I still plan on completing the novel. I won't leave you hanging permanently. Someone asked why I was posting the novel publicly online. While it still might hurt my chances of getting it... read more »

Well, it's been almost three months since this actually happened, but I'm finally getting around to blogging it. I was privileged to be invited to serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the annual convention of the League of Utah Writers. Basically, my duties consisted of (1) introducing the speakers, and (2) awarding door prizes by drawing numbers. Needless to... read more »

OK, now I'm caught up on posting chapters (but I'm still way behind on writing.) Oh, and I accidentally left off the first sentence of Chapter 7 when I posted it. I've fixed that. Previous chapters: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Chapter Eight Sitting in the front passenger seat of the Minnow, Aidan stifled a yawn. It had... read more »

A little late because I've been pretty busy the last couple of nights: Previous chapters: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter Seven "Hey!" Aidan yelled at the stranger. If there was one thing he remembered from the safety lectures the police gave at school every year, it was to make noise if someone is trying to kidnap or abuse... read more »

Previous chapters: 1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Six Aidan's dad parked his Kia in their garage. As they got out of the car, Aidan said, "Please don't tell Jessica." His dad pause, hand on the open driver's side door. "Tell her what?" "That I fainted." He didn't want her to have something else to be ashamed of him for.... read more »

Previous chapters: 1 2 3 4 Chapter Five Arthur's arms ached as he raised his sword to parry yet another blow from Mordred. I'm nearing my end, he realized. Merlin was right to warn against fighting today. He tried to ignore the moans of the wounded and dying men around him. For a too-brief time, his own men had succeeded... read more »

Well, November 11 was my most productive writing day so far: 2750 words. That brings my total to 9500 words. I'm still behind, but not quite as far behind.

Previous chapters: 1 2 3 Chapter Four Aidan met up with Earl at the cafeteria for lunch. As they stood in the line, Earl said, "Didn't know Carlson was going to pair us off like lab rats, or I'd've saved you a seat." The smocked lady behind the lunch counter handed Earl a plate of meatloaf in some sort of... read more »