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When I first wrote my novel, I called it The Arrowhead Game. The title felt right—it captured the relic at the heart of the thriller, the Calusa arrowhead that sparks a chain of danger and discovery. But as the manuscript moved through the Adventure Writers Competition, something unexpected happened: my story began to outgrow its … Read more
Lost at sea. Hunted on land. Haunted by the past. Thirteen-year-old Willow Drake never wanted to spend Thanksgiving in Florida—least of all with the father who abandoned her and her twin brother, Ash. But when their grandfather’s sudden surgery forces them south, Willow braces for a tense, awkward reunion. What she doesn’t expect is a … Read more
Photo credit: Jeff Edwards I’m thrilled to share that my novel was named a finalist in this year’s Adventure Writers Competition. Although I didn’t take home the grand prize, I couldn’t be prouder to have stood among such talented storytellers. The winning novel, Deadly Vision by T.D. Severin, is a masterfully written thriller—cinematic, tightly plotted, … Read more
If you’ve been thinking about starting a new book—or finally dusting off that idea that’s been sitting in your notebook—Reedsy just released a collection of free, downloadable templates that make the planning stage almost effortless. Whether you’re diving into NaNoWriMo, joining the Reedsy Novel Sprint, or simply wanting to bring more structure to your creative … Read more
Every November, writers around the world gather around their keyboards, coffee mugs, and courage to take on one wild challenge — writing 50,000 words in just 30 days. This year, that tradition is getting a fresh burst of creative energy through the Reedsy Novel Sprint — a free, month-long writing marathon filled with live events, … Read more
Walk & Wonder: Generating Ideas on the Move Every November, writers around the world take on an ambitious challenge: 50,000 words in 30 days. National Novel Writing Month—better known as NaNoWriMo—isn’t about perfection. It’s about momentum. It’s about giving yourself permission to write fast, write boldly, and discover what you didn’t know was waiting inside … Read more
Florida’s waters have always carried secrets—storms, shipwrecks, and stories that resurface centuries later. This week, one tale of possible treasure hits close to home. Treasure hunters recently pulled over a thousand gold and silver coins from the Atlantic, near Vero Beach, remnants of Spain’s legendary 1715 fleet that sank in a hurricane while hauling riches … Read more
I’ve been named a prize winner in the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition. This year’s competition was global, with nearly 3,800 entries spanning 45 countries and nine different categories. My work was recognized in the Children’s/Young Adult category. The judges remarked on the quality of submissions across the board, so to have my story selected … Read more
The Adventure Writers Competition (AWC) spotlights action-adventure novels each year: think high-stakes stories with propulsion and heart. Submissions typically open early in the year, with semi-finalists, finalists, and a Grandmaster winner announced later. The award ceremony is tied to the Clive Cussler Collectors Society gathering. What winners tend to write: Past Grandmaster … Read more
My upper middle-grade literary thriller, The Arrowhead Game, has been named one of the Top Three Finalists in the 2025 Adventure Writers Competition. Out of hundreds of submissions from the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Brazil, my story has made it to the final round, where Dirk Cussler — New … Read more