Working Draft Summer Camp 2027 -- applications opened this morning, and we're already down to our last three rooms! You can read more about it and apply at www.wdwr.org/working-draf...
Working Draft Summer Camp 2027
Join bestselling authors Gregory Ashe, Macy Blake, and Charlie Cochet for the 2027 Working Draft Writing Retreat!
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Happy Wednesday, everyone! I'm so excited to announce that THE SAME BONES is out in audio. It's narrated by the amazing J. F. Harding, and I'm so excited for you to hear it! You can find it here: www.audible.com/pd/B0HCLPCC7...
It's that time of year! Coastal Magic's Best Beachside Reads is available - and I've got a short story in the collection! This is FREE for everyone, even if you're not attending the convention. You can pick up a copy from now until Sept. 30! Hope you enjoy! books.bookfunnel.com/coastalmagic...
I'm working on being more mindful in my revisions--paying better attention to those little signals that I need to look at something more closely. This guide from Tiffany Yates Martin gives me great language and concepts to articulate those feelings! foxprinteditorial.com/wp-content/u...
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It's time for my annual write-on-Twitch extravaganza. If you want to follow along, you can join me here: www.twitch.tv/tekhnemakre
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I write mysteries.
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Just got back from an amazing retreat (Working Draft Summer Camp), and learned so much from @cspoe.bsky.social, @joshlanyon.bsky.social, and @jordanlhawk.com - if you haven't picked up books by these authors, hop to it!!!
I've got a short story collection out today! JEM + TEAN: GUYS GONE WILD (VOLUME 2) contains all the short stories from The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us - with an exclusive story you can't get anywhere else. You can find a copy here: books2read.com/guysgonewild2
I'm wary of too many POVs in a novel (I'm squinting at epic fantasy, in particular), but this article does a great job of articulating what I love *most* about multiple POVs: www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/multiple-pov...
Why Multiple POVs Can Make Readers Love Your Characters More
Learn how multiple POVs can deepen reader empathy, strengthen character relationships, and create richer emotional investment.
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THE SAME FLESH is out today! This is the final book in The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us, a contemporary mystery series featuring wildlife veterinarian Teancum Leon and semi-reformed con man Jem Berger. You can get it here: books2read.com/thesameflesh (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image)
THE SAME FLESH comes out TOMORROW! This is the final book in The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us, a contemporary mystery series featuring wildlife veterinarian Teancum Leon and semi-reformed con man Jem Berger. Pre-order here: books2read.com/thesameflesh (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image)
THE SAME FLESH comes out July 13! This is the final book in The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us, a contemporary mystery series featuring wildlife veterinarian Teancum Leon and semi-reformed con man Jem Berger. Pre-order here: books2read.com/thesameflesh (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image)
THE SAME FLESH comes out July 13! This is the final book in The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us, a contemporary mystery series featuring wildlife veterinarian Teancum Leon and semi-reformed con man Jem Berger. Pre-order here: books2read.com/thesameflesh (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image)
THE SAME FLESH comes out July 13! This is the final book in The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us, a contemporary mystery series featuring wildlife veterinarian Teancum Leon and semi-reformed con man Jem Berger. Pre-order here: books2read.com/thesameflesh (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image)
THE SAME FLESH comes out July 13! This is the final book in The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us, a contemporary mystery series featuring wildlife veterinarian Teancum Leon and semi-reformed con man Jem Berger. Pre-order here: books2read.com/thesameflesh (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image)
THE SAME FLESH comes out July 13! This is the final book in The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us, a contemporary mystery series featuring wildlife veterinarian Teancum Leon and semi-reformed con man Jem Berger. Pre-order here: books2read.com/thesameflesh (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image)
THE SAME FLESH comes out July 13! This is the final book in The Lamb and the Lion: Wolves Among Us, a contemporary mystery series featuring wildlife veterinarian Teancum Leon and semi-reformed con man Jem Berger. Pre-order here: books2read.com/thesameflesh (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image)
I'm excited to announce the 2027 Working Draft Summer Camp. This in-person retreat is a fantastic opportunity to learn from bestselling authors, get personalized feedback on your work, and network with other writers. Registration opens later this month. Learn more here: www.wdwr.org/working-draf...
Working Draft Summer Camp 2027
Join bestselling authors Gregory Ashe, Macy Blake, and Charlie Cochet for the 2027 Working Draft Writing Retreat!
wdwr.org
July 1 is a great day to (re)set your writing goals for the year! There are six months left - what do you want to accomplish? (Besides survive the rise of fascism.)
Love this list from Anne R. Allen - a good reminder that it's important to keep everybody out of your story until you're ready to let a few select people in - annerallen.com/2026/06/10-d...
10 Dangerous Critiques: Writing Advice to Ignore - Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris
Don’t let dangerous critiques turn your novel into a Jackalope by Anne R. Allen This week’s post is an updated version of a post from 2022. I’ve recently seen a number of new writers complain about ho...
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Thank you, @cazreadingrm.bsky.social!
CazReadingRm@cazreadingrm.bsky.social · 2mo agoTHE SAME BONES by Gregory Ashe - Jem & Tean are back with a new series, new problems and new murders to solve while they struggle to adapt to their new lives together. Fantastic combo of clever mystery, raw emotion & razor-sharp character insight @tekhnemakre.bsky.social
I've shared this article a couple of times recently, so I thought I'd just post it here - a great reminder that one (underacknowledged) skill of writing is making choices: theweeklyemail.storyandplot.com/the-habit-of...
The habit of making choices.
Get into the habit of making choices, and you will get increasingly better with the choices you make.
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I just saw Brandon Sanderson has his 2025 creative writing lectures up on YouTube. I haven't seen this series yet, but the 2020 lectures were really good - geared toward SFF, but helpful for writing in any genre. I'll be watching these sooner rather than later. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture (2025) - YouTube
Brandon Sanderson returns with his newly updated lecture series on how you can write your stories. Throughout the course, Brandon will discuss plot, characte...
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I always love a creativity hack, and the approach in this article is similar to what I do when I'm brainstorming - I might even add some of the suggestions here into my practice. writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/how-...
How to Generate Better Story Ideas Using the Ones That Don't Work
Predictable ideas come quickly and feel safe. Interesting ones feel strange. The best ones might make you a little nervous. Stay open.
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This article from CS Lakin gives some great strategies for creating subtext with suppressed emotion - www.livewritethrive.com/2026/05/06/5...
5 Techniques for Showing a Character’s Suppressed Emotion
Explore how characters express emotions to connect with readers. Uncover the importance of authentic feeling in storytelling.
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I loved this article's suggestions for developing and maintaining a growth mindset as a writer: masterwritermindset.com/2026/02/22/t...
The Secret Behind How Great Writers Improve - Master Writer Mindset
Struggle on the page doesn’t mean you lack talent. Here’s the secret behind how great writers improve, one difficult sentence at a time.
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I thought this "How to Fix a Bad Scene" flowchart was great - it only broke my brain a tiny bit! ellenbrockediting.com/2021/11/23/h...
How to Fix a Bad Scene (with flow chart)
I created a flow chart to diagnose bad scenes. The chart will help you to identify the problems with your scenes and provide possible solutions. This is perfect for when you know something is wrong…
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THE SAME BLOOD is live today! You can get it here: books2read.com/thesameblood (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image) #MMMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #GayMystery #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQMystery #LGBTQBooks #BookRelease #MysteryBooks
THE SAME BLOOD comes out May 11! Pre-order here: books2read.com/thesameblood (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image) #MMMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #GayMystery #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQMystery #LGBTQBooks #BookRelease #MysteryBooks
THE SAME BLOOD comes out May 11! Pre-order here: books2read.com/thesameblood (Hat tip to Mat Mansfield for the image) #MMMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #GayMystery #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQMystery #LGBTQBooks #BookRelease #MysteryBooks
