my novels Archives - David Michael Williams

12 08, 2022

Let the games…continue?

David Michael Williams2022-08-12T20:02:07+00:00August 12, 2022|Categories: Work in Progress|Tags: business of writing, current project, editing, fantasy, my novels, sci-fi, science fiction, short stories, The Curse of Er'Mah'Gerd, TTRPG, writing, writing schedule|

For a writer who always gravitated toward long-form fiction, this novel-free span has been a breath of fresh air but also bizarre.

11 01, 2022

Pondering a plethora of possibilities for 2022

David Michael Williams2022-01-11T19:59:06+00:00January 11, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: business of writing, Magics Daughter, my novels, Sir Larpsalot, The Renegade Chronicles, The Soul Sleep Cycle, tough decisions, writing schedule|

Business planning and New Year’s resolutions have a lot in common. You look back at what you’ve accomplished over the past year and try to envision a better tomorrow. How can I improve? What are my goals?

15 12, 2020

20 Reasons 2020 Rocked

David Michael Williams2020-12-15T14:35:01+00:00December 15, 2020|Categories: News, Work in Progress|Tags: current project, fantasy, Magics Daughter, my novels, sci-fi, short stories, short story, Sir Larpsalot, The Soul Sleep Cycle, tough decisions, writing schedule|

COVID-19 caused major disruptions in almost everyone’s life in 2020. While I don’t want to diminish the seriousness of the pandemic and its consequences, I’ve found at least one silver lining: more time to work on my writing.

6 11, 2020

Hear ye! Hear ye! Magic’s Daughter audiobook is now available!

David Michael Williams2020-11-06T16:50:10+00:00November 6, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: audiobooks, fantasy, Magics Daughter, my novels|

Gather around, my friends, and prepare to hear a story as stirring as any sung by Silas the Bard. That’s right: Magic’s Daughter, the latest tale of Altaerra, can now be enjoyed as an audiobook.

5 10, 2020

Good Company’s quest begins…now!

David Michael Williams2020-12-15T15:24:39+00:00October 5, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: book marketing, fantasy, genre fiction, my novels, Sir Larpsalot|

’Tis a most auspicious day indeed for adventurers young and old. The Lost Tale of Sir Larpsalot is now available in paperback and for Kindle!

4 08, 2020

Roll up your sleeves and write that rough draft

David Michael Williams2020-08-25T12:58:47+00:00August 4, 2020|Categories: Work in Progress, Writing Tips|Tags: creative process, current project, fantasy, my novels, Sir Larpsalot, writing schedule, writing tips|

After months of following a methodical approach to planning my novel, it’s finally time to put fingertips to keyboard and actually write The Lost Tale of Sir Larpsalot.

13 07, 2020

Time to create a true outline

David Michael Williams2020-07-13T21:25:07+00:00July 13, 2020|Categories: Work in Progress, Writing Tips|Tags: current project, fantasy, my novels, Sir Larpsalot, writing schedule, writing tips|

It’s a task that many authors dread and more than a few novelists disregard altogether: creating a chapter outline.

9 06, 2020

Make sure your main characters cast a shadow

David Michael Williams2020-07-13T21:18:37+00:00June 9, 2020|Categories: Work in Progress, Writing Tips|Tags: character creation, characters, creative process, current project, fantasy, my novels, names, Sir Larpsalot, writing, writing schedule, writing tips|

For reasons beyond my understanding, my brain likes inventing personas—everything from wacky facades to keep small children entertained to personalities projected onto passersby. Everyone has a story, after all.

12 05, 2020