A Stranger Rides Into Town
The Simplest Story Structure For Writers In a Hurry When it comes to story structure, there are as many approaches as there are books in the library. You’re probably familiar with The Hero’s Journey...
View ArticleA Trek Through the Stars
How a science fiction franchise helped me become a writer. Space: the final frontier. My first contact with the Star Trek franchise came as a kid in the early ’90s when Star Trek: The Next Generation...
View ArticlePerilous Times: A Conversation With Fantasy Author Thomas D. Lee
The novel features knights, dragons, climate change, and a talking squirrel. There is a legend that in Britain’s hour of need, King Arthur will return to fight the enemies of the realm. But what if...
View ArticleDispatches Returns for Season 3
The rumors are true. My podcast about writing, travel, and the creative life, Dispatches with Jonny Eberle, is making its triumphant return—like Gandalf riding in to save the day at the Battle of...
View ArticleBlast From the Past: A Love Letter to Retrofuturism
When we see the future through the eyes of the past, we can tap into a sense of wonder that’s hard to come by in 2023. Imagine for a moment that you live in the early 20th century. It is an era of...
View ArticleFuel for the Machine
My website was used to train an A.I. chatbot. Now what? I started this site in 2011 as a place to house my personal and professional writing. Over the past 12 years, I’ve poured my heart and soul into...
View ArticleTwo Live Storytelling Events with Creative Colloquy
’Tis the season to cozy up with a hot beverage and a good, old fashioned yarn. And, if you’re in the South Sound region, you’ll have two chances to hear me read you a story this month. Creative...
View ArticleYear in Review: 2023 Edition
Another year has come and gone. On this New Year’s Eve, a time when we traditionally take stock of our selves, I want to turn an eye on this website—and offer a peek behind the curtain. I’ve been...
View ArticleRise of the Birthday Resolutions
It’s that time again, when I like to set forth goals for the year to come. I’ve been making birthday resolutions (similar to, but legally distinct from New Year’s resolutions) for well over a decade,...
View ArticleFor the Love of the Written Word: 10 Years of Creative Colloquy
I didn’t know what to expect when I walked into the dimly lit B Sharp Cafe in downtown Tacoma. Most of the tables were full and someone was making an announcement at the microphone, inviting anyone...
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