by Joseph Malik | Jul 5, 2017 | Dragon's Trail
It’s been a long time since I talked about where the whole writing thing is. This one’s on me. I’ve been avoiding you. I don’t remember where we were the last time I checked in. I attended Norwescon this year, again; I think that was the last...
by Joseph Malik | May 31, 2017 | The New Magic
I wanted to take a moment and express myself on the role of women in Dragon’s Trail, because this has been mentioned by some readers. The book seems to be kind of exploding right now, so I want to put this here for reference. Dragon’s Trail has very few...
by Joseph Malik | May 19, 2017 | Writing Craft
I was talking with another author about voice versus point of view, and she suggested that I put this in a blog post, so here goes. I want to talk about POV. Again. My understanding is that what I’m about to tell you isn’t even taught in some university writing...
by Joseph Malik | Apr 7, 2017 | In The Press
Hey, all. So, here’s my Norwescon schedule. I’ll be a panelist all four days. Also, look for me at the after parties and likely the game rooms after those wind down. Between sessions you will most likely find me in the bar. Dragon’s Trail hard copies...
by Joseph Malik | Jan 27, 2017 | General
I want to talk a moment about a sentiment that I’m seeing in some of my groups and forums, and that’s the idea that if you write real good and use all them purty words, especially if you have one of them English degrees, you should just go out and get traditionally...