Ava Christina
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How The Hell Do You Write Poetry?
You may have seen me mention a secret co-writing project with Saige in my writing goals section for a few weeks now. While we’re still keeping it secret, it has given me a (quite monumental) challenge that I’d like to… Continue reading
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OUT NOW- Losing Air: Dark and Strange Tales
The day has come. Came and went, actually. The book came out on the 30th. But you know that, ’cause you’ve already bought it! Right? Right?? That’s right! My self-published short story collection is OUT NOW!! I know you’ve already… Continue reading
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My Favorite Blend: Discussing The “Horror Western”
I know defining genre can get murky, so I’ve consulted with an expert to give us a solid definition of what makes a western. My dad. His credentials: He’s read approximately 3-400 westerns in his life. I don’t think we… Continue reading
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An Excerpt From “Father Cruz”
Hello friends! I realized recently that I’ve only ever shared one novel excerpt with you guys, at the very beginning of the blog! It’s from The Silverwing, and if you’re new since then, you can read it here if you’d… Continue reading
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Genre-Fluid Heroes
If you’ve read Stephen King’s On Writing, you may remember an anecdote between King and Chuck Verill (pretty sure it was him, his agent) where King is warned, as they’re gearing up for his third book to release, that this… Continue reading
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Word Count Worries: Saved by the Novella
I am my own worst enemy. It takes a special level of wisdom to know oneself, and also to know when a project doesn’t have enough plot to be a full novel. This is something I struggle with very often.… Continue reading
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Blech: An Attempt To Discuss Mia Ballard’s “Shy Girl”
UPDATE 3/19/26: It was just announced that Hachette is actually pulling this baby before its release due to the AI allegations. I think that’s a pretty good confirmation that the allegations have merit, so I guess there’s your answer about… Continue reading
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Stasis: Gerald’s Game in Space
*news anchor voice* This just in! Issue #2 of The Bleeding Margin is NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER! It’s available in ebook, paperback, or hardcover, and it features my story Man’s Last Friend, which will NOT be appearing in Losing Air.… Continue reading
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The Joys of Worldbuilding: Scrolls of Malthea
You know how it is. One minute you’re minding your own business, writing stuff and hoping it’s not sludge. The next, you’ve got an entire fantasy world complete with a compendium of unique humanoid races, maps, a magic system, religions,… Continue reading
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UNSCHEDULED – Issue #2 of The Bleeding Margin is COMING SOON!
THIS IS THE PEN & SWORD EMERGENCY BROADCAST STATION. THE BLEEDING MARGIN ISSUE 2 IS LISTED IN THEIR SHOP!!! AND I’M IN IT!!! Guys, holy shit. That’s MY NAME on the same magazine cover as STEPHEN GRAHAM JONES and PAUL… Continue reading
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