My record for longest pre-production work on a plot remained intact — but it got an asterisk this week. What’s that about? Also, the slog towards publishing Dreams of Deucalion continued, with my proofreader tearing into Book 1: Special Recon. Have my investments in my own proofreading, alpha readers, and beta readers paying off? I […]
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Progress Report 2025 Week 21
I have a cover reveal for you this week! I also have updates on marauding Real Life Family Events (RLFEs), an exploding world (but in a good way!), and an update on my audiobook efforts. Before we get into any of those, let’s take a look at the key performance indicators (KPIs). Last Week’s Progress […]
Progress Report 2025 Week 20
It was a big week, even setting aside the Real Life Family Event (RLFE) that involved me sharing a twelve hour drive with my son. By the way, that RLFE reminded me that no, I am no longer twenty-one years old. Last week helped me make a decision regarding the audiobook format for The Sword […]
Progress Report 2025 Week 18
It’s time to reveal the cover of Dreams of Deucalion Book 1: Special Recon! I’m excited to see what you think of it. Otherwise, this week was a tough one. I had to work through three Real Life Family Events (RLFEs), with a fourth one kicking off after I’d finished writing for the night. Plus, […]
Progress Report 2025 Week 17
I only had one (major) Real Life Family Event (RLFE) this week, and its timing was about as good as I could have hoped. How much impact did it have on my output? I’ve moaned and complained how hard it is to write about Nazis. Turns out that’s not the whole story. A combination of […]




