self publishing Who are you writing for? 11 Feb 202030 Oct 2020 Last month I discussed the ideas of writing the story you want to write versus writing to the market. I argued that writing to the market discourages diversity because, by…
self publishing The Market or the Story 13 Jan 20203 Sep 2019 “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” - Toni Morrison Toni Morrison past away last year when…
NaNoWriMo Tips on Prepping for NaNoWriMo from a 15-year Vet 22 Oct 2019 In 2004, when I attempted and won my first NaNoWriMo, I had no idea what I was doing. I had the frame of an idea but when I got to…
H.L. Rudd… Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Pt. 5 10 Oct 201927 Oct 2019 Get ready, folks. Midnight is about to get spicy. This month’s chapter is titled “A Walking Streak of Sex”, referring to a character named Danny Hansford. He’s appeared briefly before,…
H.L. Rudd… Freshness with Change 1 Sep 201924 Aug 2019 Hello, Mill Pages. I hope this post finds you well. As August draws to a close and autumn approaches, many of us are eagerly anticipating beautiful leaves, sweater weather, and…
H.L. Rudd… Of Lions and Dragons 1 Aug 201927 Jul 2019 Big, fearsome felines and serpents with wings These are a few of my favorite things Hello, folks. Welcome to August. So, this is my birthday month. I was born…
Essay… 2019: A Year of Challenge and Deadlines 15 Jun 20191 Jul 2019 H.L Rudd is back after a self-care hiatus. I know y'all understand, because y'all are the best. Expect a new post on the 15th of each month. They say major…
News… How do you eat an elephant? 13 May 201912 Aug 2019 How do you eat an elephant? by Matthew H. Jones People who know me know that I like one stupid joke. I have no children that I am aware of.…
Essay… Preview – The Touch of Death 16 Mar 201916 Mar 2019 Hey folks! Don't worry, my readalong of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" will return, but for now, please enjoy this preview of my new essay in the…
Let's Read… Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Part 2: The Payoff 10 Oct 201830 Jun 2019 Welcome back to Let’s Read: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. If you’re still with me, that’s awesome. Glad to have you back! If you’re new, you can…