Blog tagged as Midwest writer
Older men are not necessarily grumpy. They have simply lived long enough to recognize nonsense, value their time, care less about status, and judge people more by character than appearances. Age does not guarantee wisdom, but it does provide plenty of experience with consequences.
09.13.26 06:39 PM - Comment(s)
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...
08.15.26 08:56 AM - Comment(s)
A reflective look at four books by James Allen, The Sawdust Sage™, and the steady grain that connects them — from Sawdust to Stardust through Unstable Conditions. A quiet tour of how the writing voice formed, evolved, and continues to move forward.
02.26.26 08:16 AM - Comment(s)
A welcome note from James Allen introducing The Sawdust Sage™, Seamus Ailin™, and the stories behind JamesAllenWrites.com.
02.13.26 11:24 AM - Comment(s)