Author Archive: tyunglebower
Respect the Writing Process, But…
“Honoring the process,” is either a mantra in the world of the artist, or a cliche, depending on one’s perspective. Perhaps it alternates. One thing is clear; this exhortation is ubiquitous. Actually, right or wrong, the anecdotal survey suggests that it more often arrives in either form within the sphere of those who struggle to …
Oppression and Expression: On Privilege
A rush of inspiration leading to a hastily scribbled lyric or poem on a TGI Friday’s napkin is expression. The first sentence in a year(s) long process of writing an epic 100K word fantasy novel after just as long a time pondering it is also expression. I’ve said before, as recently as the previous post, …
What to Write in an Age of MAGA.
My novels consist of: -A story where a Greek God visits Earth. -A snowed-in cozy murder mystery. -A woman with the power to actually see promises. -President James Garfield in the afterlife. -A piece so experimental, sometimes even I have to refer to my old notes to remember what I was thinking exactly. -A group …
Long Day’s Journey into Process
I have never rushed my work. Most of my novels took 11-12 months to write, and another six months or so of proofreads and edits. A few of the early ones did not even get that far until I set the rough draft aside for two months to let it “rest” in my head. Though …
Art(TISTS) Heal
Doesn’t Matter what kind,. To be in the proximity of other artists committed to the creative act is a balm unmatched in most other aspects in a creatives life. Healing, life affirming, increasing the depth of field of our spiritual vision. Last week, I experienced all of the above as I took part in the …
Ty Unglebower 