Author Q&A: What is your favorite genre? Science fiction. I’ve loved stories, especially stories about space and other planets, most of my life. This true whether you are talking novels or cinema. Honestly, when I was younger (middle school / high school), I did judge a book by its cover. I would go to theContinue reading “Q&A: What is your favorite genre?”
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Q&A: What authors are your favorite?
Author Q&A: Who have been your favorite authors as an adult? Michael Crichton. When I was a teenager, Crichton was at the height of his popularity. I enjoyed reading many of his books, especially those with more of a SciFi flair. That carried into adulthood. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago but theContinue reading “Q&A: What authors are your favorite?”
Q&A: What authors influenced you as a child?
Thinking back, there are three who come easily to mind. Vicki Grove. She is a local author near my hometown. We read some of her books in class. She would also visit our elementary school and talk about life as an author. Gary Paulsen. Hatchet, of course, is a classic. I also remember reading TheContinue reading “Q&A: What authors influenced you as a child?”
Pre-Order “Until Summer” (and read a sample)
My new book Until Summer is available now for Kindle pre-order on Amazon. You can check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RSLGHDN Here is the about blurb on Amazon: They were in love but that seemed a long time ago, a different life. Abused and neglected, Meredith and her brothers spent much of their childhood in fosterContinue reading “Pre-Order “Until Summer” (and read a sample)”
Cultivate Future Readers
Want to cultivate future readers, writers, and other creatives? Read, read, and read to you children. It’s a near daily thing in our house. We read about five or six books at the start of the day. Usually, as he grabs them, runs up, and shouts, “Bookie!” as he holds it high. Yes, my wifeContinue reading “Cultivate Future Readers”
The Necklace (a Christmas short story)
The seventh and final in my Christmas short story / flash fiction series. Enjoy! I hesitated as I rounded the corner and hunkered into my down jacket. Half a block ahead, a grizzled and unkempt man sat with his back against the brick wall. He wore a stocking hat and overcoat, both of which hadContinue reading “The Necklace (a Christmas short story)”
Let’s Talk Writer’s Block
Writer’s Block. Whether you’re a professional author or sometimes storyteller, you know it. Those moments, days, weeks, or in my worst case several years where you want to write but something is stopping you. The imagination seems to shut off. The motivation vanishes. You hate the words you see on the page/screen, trash it all,Continue reading “Let’s Talk Writer’s Block”
A First Christmas (a Christmas short story)
Today’s Christmas story: “Mmmm.” My eyes slowly opened. I could smell the bacon on the stove. I glanced over the side of the bunk. Stevie’s mattress was empty and his sheets in a tangled clump. I slowly lowered myself to the floor and yipped as my bare feet touched cold hardwood before I could findContinue reading “A First Christmas (a Christmas short story)”
Giving and Forgiving (A Christmas Short Story)
Here’s today’s Christmas short story. I hope you enjoy! “Watcha have?” I glanced at the shelves behind the bartender. “You got any eggnog?” The tall lady raised an eyebrow. I sighed and rubbed my face. “Just a Coke, please.” She grinned and grabbed a glass as an older, grizzled man sat beside me. “You lookContinue reading “Giving and Forgiving (A Christmas Short Story)”
A Matter of Presents (Christmas Short Story)
Set up: Don’t mess with a girl’s Magic Rainbow Pony Giraffe dreams! “Andrew! Carla! What on earth?” Dad stood in the living room, having just woken up. My sister and I sleepily stirred from our rooms. My hair was a mess, I’m sure. It always was. Carla rubbed her eyes and carried her teddy bear.Continue reading “A Matter of Presents (Christmas Short Story)”
Mike Bergman 