Today is a monumental day for me for today I become a novelist. An author of fiction. Today, I share my voice. The Left Hand of Light is now a reality. You can buy it on Amazon. It blows me away to be able to say that. Many of you have asked me how youContinue reading “The Left Hand of Light Launches”
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An interview by Paul Dorset
Lately, I really have been blessed with the attention I’ve been getting as an independent author. Here’s a link to a fun little interview by Paul Dorset (real name John Cox) did with me. Paul writes for his blog, “Utterences of an Overcrowded Mind,” and is a widely published indie author in his own right! Indie authorsContinue reading “An interview by Paul Dorset”
My Interview with Neil Haley
I had the pleasure and honor to speak with one of the country’s top educational radio talk show personalities, Neil Haley of Total Education Radio about the Left Hand of Light. Our conversation can be found here in MP3 format. My interview starts at about 30 minutes in, so fast forward if you don’t have aContinue reading “My Interview with Neil Haley”
Writer’s Digest Review of Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula
Recently I entered Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula into a self-published book contest. I didn’t win (what the heck?!) but I received this review from one of the judges that impressed me with how observant the reader was to the little details that went into making the book. Nothing makes an author more happy thanContinue reading “Writer’s Digest Review of Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula”
Long time coming
Its been 30 years in the making, but The Left Hand of Light is almost complete! The book will be coming out this Thanksgiving. I know many of you have been patiently waiting for its arrival and I am blessed to have so many that are interested in the book. I hope it will inspireContinue reading “Long time coming”
Pixar’s Rules of Storytelling
For you writers out there, a friend of mine pointed me to a great link that describes 22 “rules” for storytelling that is a great tool for validating your own story line against. A Pixar artist named Emma Coats apparently learned these from her colleagues and tweeted these in the form of “story basics” backContinue reading “Pixar’s Rules of Storytelling”
Moving to the finish
Its finally finished. The edits to the THE LEFT HAND OF LIGHT are complete. Its been a long and transformational journey. I have spent more tears than I knew I had in me. Soon it will be time to share this effort with you. I’m anxious. I’m excited. I can’t help but wonder what youContinue reading “Moving to the finish”
First Excerpt from THE LEFT HAND OF LIGHT
Hello, all! As I continue to put the finishing touches on “The Left Hand of Light,” here’s a little taste of what I’ve been working on. In this case, the opening lines of the story. More to come soon. Enjoy! PROLOGUE The poem at the end of this book, a Shakespearean style sonnet, was scratchedContinue reading “First Excerpt from THE LEFT HAND OF LIGHT”
La Mesa Book Fair Today
Today’s the book fair! Made my first sale, like ever already 🙂
Story Structuring Software
Now that I’ve hired a professional editor to help me with The Left Hand of Light (thanks, Larry Edwards!) I need to go hands-off for awhile while he works his editorial magic. (“Version control,” he says, “is critical.”) That gives me some time to consider my next novel. For this new work, I want toContinue reading “Story Structuring Software”
Christopher Vera, CISSP, CIPM, GLEG, GCFA 