Here’s my final panel schedule for Balticon later this month at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore: Saturday, May 25 1:00 PM Autographs with Jack Campbell and Andrew McDowell 2:30 PM The Importance of Book Design Sunday, May 26 5:30 PM Best Resources on Writing Monday, May 27 11:30 AM Recognizing Predatory Publishing Practices 1:00Continue reading “My Balticon Schedule”
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Announcements and Recent Events
A lot has been happening over the last few months. First off, this week I gave a presentation on word and page count for the Maryland Writers’ Association Frederick County chapter. I meant to record it for my YouTube channel. Sadly, I did not. Oh well. Maybe I’ll do that next time I give it.Continue reading “Announcements and Recent Events”
Coming Soon! Beneath the Deep Wave
That’s right! It’s coming out in August. Here is the cover: Beneath the Deep Wave is available for preorder from some vendors as an eBook, but not yet in Kindle, Nook, or print. More sales links will be posted when available. In the meantime, here’s a synopsis, and be sure to read and review MysticalContinue reading “Coming Soon! Beneath the Deep Wave”
Inscribed #5
Here are the latest additions to my collection of inscribed books. I purchased Marissa D’Angelo‘s novel The Cursed Spirit and Captain Michael J. Dodd’s Chesapeake Bay Odyssey at the 2022 Maryland Writer’s Conference. I got a copy of Who Can Best Work and Best Agree when Charles Matulewicz visited Odenton Lodge #209 (yes, I amContinue reading “Inscribed #5”
Lisa Haselton’s Interview
Many thanks to Lisa Haselton for interviewing me on her blog: Interview with YA author Andrew McDowell If you’re an author looking to do an online interview and promote one of your books, be sure to check out Lisa’s site! As I revealed last month, the sequel to Mystical Greenwood is going to be publishedContinue reading “Lisa Haselton’s Interview”
Where Do I Go from Here?
With the new year coming, we always think about what we’re going to do differently. I’ve discussed resolutions before, but now I’ll speculate on where things may be going next for me as a writer. Presently, the sequel to Mystical Greenwood is is in the hand of beta readers, and Fae Corps is aiming toContinue reading “Where Do I Go from Here?”
How to Format Your Manuscript (Video)
If you missed my presentation on manuscript and book format last month at the Maryland Writers’ Association Annapolis chapter, here it is on YouTube: It was a hybrid meeting, both in-person and online, and it was my first time recording a presentation on Zoom. Here’s the handout: How to Format Your Manuscript Notes For thoseContinue reading “How to Format Your Manuscript (Video)”
The Hidden Gems Author Podcast
Many thanks to Craig and Roland of The Hidden Gems Author Podcast for featuring me in their 89th episode! I discuss with them the challenges I’ve had to face as an author due to my Asperger syndrome. You can also listen to the episode on Podbean! If you’re an author with a writing-related subject youContinue reading “The Hidden Gems Author Podcast”
Recent and Upcoming Appearances
Greetings, everyone. This month I’ve got some recent appearances as well as some upcoming ones to share. First, here’s a sermon I gave at Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church in which I discuss my journey, personally and in writing, with social media, as I have mentioned gradually in past posts, as well as with physical clutter,Continue reading “Recent and Upcoming Appearances”
Architecture of a Website
Even before I had published my first novel, I was told by at least one friend at a Maryland Writers’ Association meeting that I should have a website first. Some followers of my Facebook page, which came first, wondered whether I had one. Now it’s approaching eight years of being up on the web. SoContinue reading “Architecture of a Website”
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