Thomas Hauck, Editor: Detail in Fiction
As I mentioned in my previous blog, writers of fiction often grapple with the question of detail: how much, what kind, and how far off the narrative track you can stray in order to present an irresistible tidbit of information … Continue reading
Why I Wrote “Pistonhead” by Thomas Hauck
Recently, Josette from “Books Love Me” posted a review of “Pistonhead” and she asked me to write a guest blog for her website. Here it is. You can see the blog and Josette’s review here: http://www.booksloveme.com/ In writing “Pistonhead,” I … Continue reading
“An Amazing Life After 50” by Karen Batchelor, edited by Thomas Hauck
I’m delighted to see another one of my book editing projects on Amazon.com. Karen Batchelor is a very talented and dedicated life coach who helps people move ahead with a positive attitude and to overcome life’s challenges. I had the … Continue reading
Why I Wrote “Lucas Manson” by Thomas Hauck
Sometimes it’s a good idea for authors to keep mum about their motivations; but other times it seems as though a little explanation may help. One of my favorite books is “Dracula.” I must confess that I have little interest … Continue reading
“The Shimmer” Review
This weekend I was at the local Stop & Shop supermarket and I picked up a copy of David Morrell’s “The Shimmer,” a techno-thriller published in 2009. It’s built around a complex plot involving mysterious lights in the prairie near … Continue reading
“The Odyssey” – Essay by Thomas Hauck
Every once in a while it’s a good idea to pick up an old classic that you haven’t read since high school and give it a chance to either impress or bore, as the case may be. Last week I … Continue reading
“Lucas Manson” Review by Sarah Jahier
Thanks to Sarah Jahier on her blog “Fatally Yours” for her very positive review of “Lucas Manson”: “Lucas Manson first starts as a typical crazy cult/serial killer/police procedural novel ? still interesting and well-written, but nonetheless a little bland. However, … Continue reading