Author Archive: tyunglebower
Latest Novel
Within the last 24 hours I finished my latest novel. Wait, what? No, you didn’t somehow miss all of the updates I posted or tweeted about it. I wrote this one without telling anyone, in my public or private life about it. And that’s just one of the unique qualities about the process of writing …
Five Things That Discourage New Writers
In the writing world, “beginner” has many definitions. In a sense, we all remain beginners, as the craft is never truly mastered to perfection. But, I’m going to guess that for most the term “beginner” refers to those who are only just now exploring writing. First story, first novel, or just thinking about maybe, kinda …
Where Did You Park?
“Where did you park?” It’s a common enough question, say when people meet a friend for lunch. It’s not usually vital information, but it’s often one of those throw away questions people use as a conversation warms up, I’ve found. “At the Carroll Creek parking deck,” they may answer. Simple question, easy answer. Nothing weird there. But what …
Nanowrimo 2015.
November is approaching, and though you didn’t ask me, I’m sharing that I won’t be doing Nanowrimo this year, for a few reasons. I’ve done it and “won” several times, including the last three years in a row. Each of those three times, it took on a different form than the standard. In 2012 after …
Columbus (Story) Day.
Columbus Day. There is a small but growing movement to discontinue the holiday, given what history suggests was a rather terrible person at the center of the days celebrations. I agree with the sentiment. I’m not here to repeat what others have said on the matter; it’s been done better than I could do today …
Ty Unglebower 