Introduction Most people hear research and associate it with nonfiction, where it is undeniably crucial. What we don’t always realize is that research can be important in fiction as well–and not just in a genre like historical fiction. Depending on the circumstances, even fantasy can benefit from the judicious use of research. A Counterexample: What Happens When …
Introduction My first published novel, Living with Your Past Selves, went live on September 9, 2012. As I near the tenth anniversary of my publishing adventure, I’m thinking a lot about what inspired me to write in the first place and what has influenced the way I write. I decided to write about this on the …
Introduction Do you figure your site is small, and hackers will go after the big targets rather than bother you? That’s what I thought, too–until my site was hacked. The truth is that every site is a potential target. Here are some of reason hackers may attack your site: to install malware, which could do …
