If you’ve stuck around for the last couple weeks, you’ll know that I’ve been asking a lot of questions about superheroes existing in our world and the morality that they would hold in doing so. All my research and back-and-forth discussions I’ve been having with people has got me thinking about another thing.

Sounds familiar, right? We’ve all heard the rhetoric before: “The pen is mightier than the sword.” But have you ever stopped to question why?

Well, the real question is can superheroes exist in our current times? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself ever since I began writing The Night Howler. It’s also something I’ve been discussing with other people on their podcasts (more on that in the future). But I think it’s an interesting question that deserves some thought. With the undeniable success of comic book movies and the rise of comic book stories onto our television screens, the question presents itself: is this something that can actually happen?

Happy New Year!

Okay, now that that’s out of the way, there’s a lot to celebrate from 2019 and a lot to look forward to in the new year. For starters, it’s been one full year since the release of my book, a milestone that I can’t help but pat myself on the back for. It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you just stick to it. (Read my blog on that here).

No matter who you are or what industry you work in, criticism is a part of every day life. It happens to you, it happens to me, it even happens to the pope. Everyone fancies themselves a critic in this day and age and with the aid of social media and technology at our fingertips, anybody with an internet connection can become a critic.

“Where do I start?” “I just don’t know where to start my story.” “I have an ending in mind, but I don’t know where to start.”

It seems whoever I talk to, people are having a hard time starting things. I should know, I used to be in that boat. Despite having started and finished something, it can still be hard to start writing.

It’s a question I get asked a lot: “What inspired you to write your book?”

In my opinion, inspiration doesn’t just come from things you see or hear or that affect the five senses. It also comes from experiences, memories, dreams, and emotions. Before I lose you with all this, what I’m saying is that inspiration is everything. It’s life.

Of all my blog posts so far, this one seems to need the least amount of setup. We’ve all been there; that nagging feeling that hits us when we’re at our most frustrated point.

Like pouring salt on an open wound.

Let me preface this by saying I am not an expert on this topic. I’m not an expert on anything, really. But, I feel I owe my perspective to my fellow creatives to help them out on their own journeys.

My experience with the publishing industry can be summed up in one quote.

“Trial by fire.”

Hello there and welcome back to my blog. It’s been a while since I’ve had any kind of formal update, so I thought now would be a great time to let you in on some of the things I’ve been working on these past few months.

Hey there, thanks for stopping by! It’s been a while since my last official update and a lot has been going on in the last few months. I’ve had two successful test prints of the book, gotten my first official review, approved the final draft of the manuscript and finalized the cover design down to the last detail. It’s been a wild ride and I’m very excited and anxious for the next few weeks.

Editing is tough work. Nobody can deny that. But, it's very important work. In this writers opinion, it's the difference between an idea and a plan. An idea can take you as far as you can imagine, but a plan can take you as far as the end goal. Editing is the necessary evil that I think every writer has to confront at one point or another. And for me, it's a beast I've been fighting for quite some time.

It's been a crazy month working on the book. But I'm happy to say that the editing process is going very well! Right now, the manuscript is with a second editor, getting looked at for anything that may have slipped through the cracks. More of a proofread, if you will. The goal is to get a revised draft back in the next two weeks.

As April begins, I thought it would be a good time to give another update on the status of the book. I am currently working on another round of revisions based on a second read-through and round of edits from my editor. Needless to say, this process has been immensely helpful. Time consuming, but immensely helpful. The book is in much better shape than it's ever been and it's got me even more excited to share it with you all.