Weekly Update and NASCAR article

I've been pretty busy lately, working on the new novel that I just started. I spent most of the day yesterday working on the synopsis/plot summary that I use sort of as a road map, so that I'm writing toward a goal. A lot of times after I write the opening scene and plot summary, I'll write the climax/final scene too.

I'm glad to be working on a novel, I always find that I'm happier and in a better mood when I'm working on something, rather than bouncing from project to project, like I've been doing recently. I've cranked out a lot of short stories lately and its good to be working on a novel, because for me, the two different forms of fiction are completely different processes. Now while I'm working on my next novel, I'm going to spend some time to submitting as many short stories as possible. I've already got several markets lined out for submitting.

My NASCAR column for the week was published yesterday at Insider Racing News. This weeks article is: Earnhardt Looks Ahead to Next Season... Again. Check it out and let me know what you think. I always enjoy the feedback I get, regardless of whether my readers agree with my opinions or not.

NASCAR column online

My NASCAR column for the week went online today at Insider Racing News. This week I wrote about Juan Pablo Montoya. Not a lot of NASCAR fans know much about him, but I saw him in person at a CART race in Houston in the late '90s. This week my column is titled Is Montoya's Recent Success a Surprise?

Check it out and let me know what you think. I always enjoy getting feedback.

Weekly Writing Updates

I got back from my civil war reenactment yesterday afternoon. I had a great time, even though it rained a lot. We got to fight Saturday; I know I shot at least half a dozen yankee's before I got "killed."

My weekly NASCAR column is online today: NASCAR is Still Feeling the Economic Crunch. Check it out and let me know what you think.

I submitted four short stories to various publishers today. One is a science fiction story set in the future but based on an alternate history, one is a historical fiction story set in Roman occupied England, and two are westerns.