Writing About Writing

The AI Plight

As writers, we all strive for perfection in every piece we create. Writing can be an…
Why Should You Read My New Book?

“So you’ve got a new book out. Big deal, Foley. So does everyone and their dog.…
Hanging Around With Neil Gaiman

I took my ten-year-old daughter to the Bloomington, Illinois, Barnes and Noble today so that she…
It’s a Lifestyle Thing

Before my children were born, I wrote pretty much whenever I wanted. If I needed to…
Why It’s Hard To Write About Uncomfortable Things, and Why We Need To Do It Anyway

If you visit this website frequently, you realize that–other than my fiction–I tend to focus on…
Nobody Cares About Your Writing … Until They Do

“Why do you think you’re so important, anyway? Seriously, how big of an ego must you…
Your Past Is a Treasure Trove – Use It!

There’s an old saying that you can’t go home again. But that phrase is in direct…
The Myth Of Uninterrupted Writing Time

There’s a mythical tale about the writer who wrote, uninterrupted, day after day after day. The…
Finding Your Character’s Voice

Oftentimes people come up with a wonderful story idea, plot it out intricately, and then get…
Need Writing Ideas? Let Me Help

People often ask me, “Where do you get your ideas?” The answer is simple but rarely…