Blog categorized as Author Insights
Writing the first draft is only part of writing a book. For me, the real work starts after the story is on the page.
Over time, I have learned that trying to edit everything at once is a good way to miss almost everything. If I am checking punctuation while also worrying about whether a character kn...
James Allen reflects on writing as legacy—shaped by decades of drafts, financial necessity, modern tools, and the awareness that memory fades. If he cannot leave behind a lineage, he can still leave behind stories.
A closer look at the design of Seamus Ailin’s Sailing Thoughtward—why the poems are arranged as a journey, how the four sections were chosen, and how the notes for parents, grandparents, and educators help turn each poem into shared curiosity.
Cats, Dogs & Critters with Tales began, honestly enough, as one book. That was the plan. One warm, whimsical volume full of animals, imagination, and the kinds of observations that sneak up on you when you are paying attention. But somewhere along the way, the project did what kids do: it kept g...
A brief policy note explaining why James Allen does not participate in book clubs, BookTok promotions, or unpaid author events, and how occasional paid speaking requests may be considered.
