I’m in the process of cleaning up Gary Reilly’s ninth Asphalt Warrior novel before sending it off to our eagle-eyed editor for the thorough polish. If you don’t know, Gary Reilly was a close friend of mine who had one story published in his lifetime—in 1977. That story, The Biography Man, was published in The Iowa…
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Rocky Mountain Writer #185
Anita Mumm & Writing Fiction Readers Can Taste We’ve got writer and editor Anita Mumm on the podcast this time for a sneak peek of her free October workshop—A Feast for the Senses, Writing Fiction Readers Can Taste. That workshop is Oct. 12, Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. in Denver. Anita says the…
The View from the Editor’s Desk
Over the last three months, my co-editor Natasha Watts and I have had the honor of reading 78 short fiction submissions to RMFW’s 2020 anthology. Before taking on this job, I submitted countless stories, poems, and articles to countless magazines, journals, and anthologies. I learned the ropes of navigating a contract, working through revisions with…
Why You Should Start Planning Now for Colorado Gold 2020
Yes, I know it’s almost a year away. But time flies, as they say, and now is the time to start getting serious. Personally, I’ll start setting aside money now in an account dedicated to my writing career. If I can set aside $100 per month, I’ll have more than enough to go to Gold,…
Beat the Post-Conference Blues
What a conference! Eye-opening master classes and fascinating workshops that enlightened, entertained, and answered unasked questions. Exciting keynote addresses from wildly successful authors and, of course, the unequaled stimulation and joy of sharing knowledge and experiences with special friends. Pure fun! I came home pumped up with energy, new ideas, and a swirling need to…