The Seasons of Fiction
I love the challenge of writing in four different genres, which I liken to the seasons of the year.
On these pages, I bring decades of experience as a critiquer, teacher, columnist and published author and showcase my work, Past and Future, in different genres and for different reading and writing audiences.
If you like dark fiction, I wrote two of the “Scary Stories for Sleepovers” books for Middle Graders.
Is motivational writing your style? See “Chicken Soup for the Beach Lover’s Soul.” It’s one of three “Chicken Soup” books in which my stories appear.
My e-newsletter on long fiction, Writing Rhythm, is sent to your inbox twice a month. It’s free. Take a look and see if it’s for you.
Read a blurb on the first book in my soon-to-be-published mystery series for adults, Touch.
For Middle Grade (8-12), I am currently querying the completed novel, “Seven Clocks.”
Take a peek at my completed YA book, “Falling Off The Mountain.”
My "Fortunes for Fiction" X posts are for everyone, with new writing tips 365 days a year.
Writers and readers of all ages will find encouragement here, no matter what season—or seasons—in which you choose to create or read.
—Craig
Spring
Spring
The Spider Bite Murders is an adult mystery in a California forest with psychic detective Michael Calrissi trying to stop serial killings.
Summer
Summer
Are you working on a novel, or perhaps you’re curious about the process? Writing Rhythm is my Substack newsletter/writing class which highlights aspects of penning long fiction. Just “sign up” with your email and get issues in your inbox 2X monthly. There’s absolutely no charge.
Fall
Fall
In the YA coming-of-age Falling Off the Mountain a late-teen protagonist has three months to deal with three terrible secrets.
Winter
Winter
In Seven Clocks, a middle-reader, two kids must figure out who’s messing with time. Then one is turned very young —and the other very old.