Rose Valley, Iowa: something strange and unusual is about to happen to a boy named Elliot Smith. At Elliot’s house, the boy is awoken by a noise that will change his life forever. The Cry of... Read more >>

Several years ago, my best friend and I were taking a drive down to Mexico. “Drug Run” we called it, as the purpose of the trip was to buy medication for my father, who’s on a fixed... Read more >>

It is so important to follow your passion in life. Confucius said “Choose work you love and you will never work a day in your life.” (I might be paraphrasing, but you get the idea.) So,... Read more >>

Reality Check:  * All real life men are bastards  * All real life women are bitches Let’s face it, relationships in real life suck up your life to be born. So why waste the... Read more >>

Q: What is your work schedule like when you’re writing?  A: I write for long blocks of time around my full-time job schedule. When I worked a graveyard shift, I would sometimes write for... Read more >>

Q: Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work? A: I put J.R.R. Tolkien in a class by himself, when it comes to my favorite authors. He combines an Oxford... Read more >>

Q: If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book? A: I would stress the character of Roci more throughout the book. Roci was a driving thought as I worked out... Read more >>

He’s twice been named the Sexiest Man Alive. He makes more money in memorizing ten lines than my husband makes all year. In another century, his ravishing good looks and muscular physique were... Read more >>

I had the opportunity to talk to Kim about his fantasy adventure saga, Save the Best For Last, and to find out a little more about him. Q: If you had to do it all over again, would you change... Read more >>

This story contains mature or graphic content. I was invited to a piano concert in the architecturally appealing, acoustically perfect Roy Thompson Hall, a beautiful landmark on King... Read more >>