Mercy Mild On Christmas Eve, two strangers share a booth in a small-town diner and an unexpected conversation about regret, family, and the weight of unfinished…
Choosing Unity Over Uniformity: The Road to Compromise and Connection In the run-up to the 2024 US Presidential Election, a friend’s experience highlights the troubling trend of political loyalty overshadowing personal relationships. As political divisions deepen, true friendships risk dissolution over ideological differences. Emphasizing common ground and healthy dialogue is essential to navigate these complexities and prevent further alienation within society.
Book Signing and Art Show Hey folks! Got not one but TWO exciting events happening this weekend. First, on Friday the 13th, I’ll be at From the Ground Up…
Unity in Diversity: What Indie Authors Can Teach Us About Community Something about this mad drive we share…our love for the muse and the craft and the learning curve bonds us in a way those differences can’t seem to outshine. I may be shoulder to shoulder with someone who writes fiction I wouldn’t read in a million years, but I respect them. And I learn from them. And we listen to each other. We bond over victories and failures. We are part of a community that very few fully understand.
The Importance of Hope in Fiction The writer explores hope as a consistent theme in their work, despite disparate genres. They recognize the prevalent skepticism in fiction and aim to counterbalance this with stories where hope persists amidst despair, reflecting their conviction that hope is a fundamental, if often mishandled, necessity in storytelling.
Who Am I? (As a Writer) I’ve been thinking a lot about who I am as a fiction writer. Who am I writing for? What am I hoping to accomplish?…
Exclusive Advance Copies of Four Moments—Only at My Live Appearances! I’m thrilled to announce that prerelease paperback copies of Four Moments: A Dylan Drake Story will be available exclusively at my upcoming personal appearances—beginning with Imaginarium Convention in Louisville…
My Friend, Gene I had a great dad. I know that isn’t everyone’s story, but it’s mine and I’m forever grateful. I also had other men who…
Bookstores and Signings and Craft Shows! Oh my! Last weekend, I had a rather tight schedule with a trek to a bookstore in La Grange, Kentucky for a signing event on Friday,…
Seven Question with S.G. Blinn In this installment of the “Seven Questions” series, J. Patrick Lemarr chats with fellow author S.G. Blinn about fiction, burnout, and literary conventions.