Who am I? Why do I write? And Why should you give a damn?

All good questions and I’ll do my best to answer them.

A Dribble of Ink, my other blog, is something I’m extremely passionate about, something I’m very proud of. The problem, however, and the reason that this blog now exists, is that I decided early on in the life of A Dribble of Ink that I was going keep most of my personal life out of it. My readers, for the most part, are there to learn about the Fantasy and Science Fiction fields, not my own piddling writing career.

But, I like to write and I like to talk about my writing. That’s where Mightier than the Sword comes into play. Spurred on by my good friend, Shawn Speakman, I decided it was time to find an outlet for my musings on the craft of writing and a place where I could show those who care a little piece of my world. Mightier than the Sword will be a more personal blog than A Dribble of Ink and I hope you’ll enjoy learning more about me, the way I approach writing, and the stories that find themselves stuck in my head.

Most of all, though, Mightier than the Sword, is a place where I can think out loud; a place to let me throw ideas around and force myself to look at them in a coherent and sensible manner. I’ve alway found that discussing aspects of my writing, even just outloud to myself, is the best way to find the flaws and solve the problems I might be having.

Hopefully you’ll enjoy the ride with me and who knows, maybe, just maybe, I’ll actually finish this novel I’m writing…. But more on that later.