What’s in the Works? Write The Novel.

I write when I need to write. When the words are in my head and need to come out. Sorry about that, but all the “coming out” words are going into my novel rather than this website. So, the novel. Now that I’ve mentioned it, I should expand upon it. The novel now has a […]

Do You Agree That These Are the Best Books on Writing?

I’m not sure I agree. Signature claims that these are the best books on writing. What do you think? What would you add or subtract? http://www.signature-reads.com/2017/10/the-27-best-books-on-writing/?ref=PRHFA92EEDA14&aid=randohouseinc36424-20&linkid=PRHFA92EEDA14

I’m Going to See Margaret Atwood!

I’m trying to calm down, but it’s difficult. Margaret Atwood is my idol. She is just amazing. Her writing, her knowledge, her ability to share amazing ideas with the world… I’m all flustered. Front row, center. Yep. That’s me. I can’t really stop dancing right now, so I’ll have to tell you more later. Oh, […]

New Service for Self-Pub Authors!

Have you finally finished your book, thinking you are ready to self-pub, but still have that nagging feeling that there might be grammatical errors or typos? What about dropped plot lines or inconsistencies? I can help. I will proofread your novel, using Microsoft Word Review and Track Changes, correcting any typo/grammar issues and noting any […]

Deluxe Edition of the Verge: Now with TWO Blogs!

It occurred to me that it was pretty crazy trying to find things here with my book reviews and writing posts all in one blog. It also occurred to me, as I was staring at code and looking at solutions on the Internet, that I would probably break the site altogether if I tried to […]

Welcome, New Followers!

There seems to be quite a few new followers of this blog. I am receiving many notifications that people are following me, which results in a little paranoia, combined with gratefulness and a little confusion. I’m not sure how you found me or why you are following me, but welcome. I have a very busy […]

Freelance Life Post: Everything Hits at Once

  Have you noticed, if you are a freelancer, that right around the holidays everything happens at the same time? Everything. EVERYTHING. Enter: Stress Threat Level Orange. We’ll be leading into Red by Christmas. My brother, who will be blogging with me as soon as he feels a bit better, is ill and was recently […]

Author Todd Keisling Live Event! November 15, 9:00 P.M. EST

Friend of the Verge, author of A Life Transparent and The Liminal Man, wants to talk to you tomorrow, 11/15.  Well, read to you, actually. And talk. But not just to you. Oh, just read this note from Todd: To celebrate the release of Miseria’s Chorale, a new horror anthology published by Forgotten Tomb Press, […]

The Walking Dead Goes to College

AMC’s huge hit, The Walking Dead, has been integrated into a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) offered by UCIrvine. The course, Society, Science, Survival: Lessons from AMC’s The Walking Dead starts tomorrow and runs through December 21. From the course description: Each week we’ll watch engaging lectures, listen to expert interviews, watch exclusive interviews with cast […]