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In celebration of the release of Refining Ties , the second book in what I've dubbed The Pointe DeLeaux Chronicles, I thought I'd write a little blog post explaining the story, giving some small behind the scenes thoughts, and just in general providing an overview for those that may want to come down to bayou country. True Detective Season 1 is the best season of television ever created. I'll stand by that until my final hour. Beyond the amazing characters of Marty and Rust,

It's finally here. A week until Refining Ties comes out. The Point DeLeaux Chronicles are officially underway. Let me tell you, my nerves are on edge. What I can't tell you is why. I have some ideas, but overall I think it's just the general pre-release nerves. This is my first attempt at a series, and even though I love the characters and the setting and the vibe of the entire world, I worry that it won't hit home with readers like the first one did. I worry that as a follow

I admit it, I'm not great at distancing myself from the writing. I don't mean every book has myself as a character in it (although they all have pieces of me floating around inside their heads), but when it comes to releasing something into the wild and then forgetting it, I can't do it. A common thing among writers, and really anyone giving something to the world for public consumption, is "Don't read the reviews". Usually, this is to protect your mental health and keep you

When I was a kid, devouring books from morning to night, I developed a dream of becoming a writer. It was the same idolized dream I think most people who want to be writers have: home all day, behind a large oak desk, clacking away at the keyboard. Burst after burst of inspiration coming to you from the ether, the words flowing with no stop, the story coming together perfectly. When it's time for a break, you head to the couch for a nap, wrapped in a soft robe, dreaming away