Category Archives: Behind the scenes

“Behind the scenes” are anecdotes from my writing experience.

Making Maps, Part 1

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Pete

I like maps in books. Ever since I saw Tolkien’s map in The Hobbit, I’ve enjoyed referring to maps during a story to see where the characters were. So when I started writing A Togahan’s Tale, it was a no … Continue reading →

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Friends Can Be Helpful, Or At Least Amusing

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Pete

When I was working on the first draft of ATT, I got stuck on one phrase. I wanted something like “good-to-go”, but that phrase was strongly rooted in US military jargon. I wanted something with the same connotation, but unique … Continue reading →

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#3 Rough Draft is done!

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Pete

Last night I finished the rough draft for Togahan novel #3, which continues to follow Dante Nissomo. I’m feeling pretty good, but it’s a weird, quiet elation. It’s a milestone, a gate. I’m far from done, because it’s not released. I started the … Continue reading →

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52 in ’15 and Current Status

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Pete

Wow. It looks like my last post was May 22, 2014. I need to keep you apprised more often than that, faithful readers. So, my new year’s resolution is to post at least once a week for at least fifty-two … Continue reading →

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Getting There from Here

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Pete

When you’re lost in New England and asking for directions (rare these days with GPS, but still), you’ll often get the reply, “You can’t get there from here”. On the surface, the answer is absurd, but the connotation is that … Continue reading →

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“A Togahan Returns” Covert Art released!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Pete

Check it out! This will be the cover to #2 in the series, A Togahan Returns. I’m very pleased with it. It only took me a month and a half to bang out…

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Resurfacing

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Pete

I haven’t posted in the last few months because time has been strained. My sister passed away in January, and the family has been coping with that. I’ve continued work on A Togahan Returns in quiet moments, and hope to … Continue reading →

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Beware False Milestones

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Pete

Right now I’m immersed in editing A Togahan Returns, the sequel to A Togahan’s Tale. I’m sifting each chapter sentence by sentence, trying to trim up the language and make it flow better. After that, it goes to the copy … Continue reading →

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Getting Started: Map Making

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Pete

People sometimes ask me, “How do you get started writing a novel?” Getting started can be the hardest part of any writing endeavor. You know what you want to write, but how do you launch it? Where do you start … Continue reading →

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The Races of A Togahan’s Tale

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Pete

One bit of feedback that I’ve gotten from a few readers is that the races could use more description. While you may have gotten the sense of size, skin tone, or other features, a vivid picture of each race was … Continue reading →

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