Tag: Writing

“Running with zombies,” without the warm up

Posted on by SeanMDavis in anthology, Fiction, Published, Writing

I wrote "Running with Zombies" completely from the hip. In other words, I didn't do any notebook work for it, which is weird for me. In the age old debate between pantsers and planners, I put myself squarely halfway between pantsers and planners, haha. I don't plot out every single detail about my plot before … Continue reading “Running with zombies,” without the warm up →

Clean Freak, the Beginning

Posted on by SeanMDavis in Fiction, News, Published, Writing

            It all started while I was cleaning my bathroom. Cleaning is a rather meditative activity for me. Not to say I enjoy it. Contrary to what one reviewer postulated about me, I am not really a clean freak myself. However, I do like the chance to let my mind wander and the repetitive motion … Continue reading Clean Freak, the Beginning →

The Value of Failure

Posted on by SeanMDavis in Day in the Life, News

Today's post is brought to you by an overwhelming and year-long feeling of failure. As I logged into WP to write this, I saw my previous post about all of the successes I've had over the last couple of years since I last applied for a Kresge Fellowship. Despite those successes, I've been grappling with … Continue reading The Value of Failure →

Borderlands Press Bootcamp

Posted on by SeanMDavis in Business of Writing, Conventions, School, Writing

This past weekend, I attended the Borderlands Press Writers’ Bootcamp. If you’re considering attending the Bootcamp or other retreat or seminar or six week course, I have two words for you: Do it. If you think that you don’t need to because you’re already a good writer, you’re wrong. You can always get better. Here’s … Continue reading Borderlands Press Bootcamp →

Theme

Posted on by SeanMDavis in Appearances, Fiction, Presentation, Writing

Hey, it's been a long time. Too long. I will endeavor to be better about posting here regularly with what I'm up to, appearances, progress, thoughts about writing and all the other fun stuff in this writer's life I lead. I'm going to begin catching up with what's happened most recently. Today, I and some … Continue reading Theme →

Interview with Jay Wilburn

Posted on by SeanMDavis in Interview

Jay Wilburn was a public school teacher for 16 years. He left to care for his younger son and to be a full-time writer. He lives in beautiful Conway, South Carolina with his wife and two sons. Jay was featured in Best Horror of the Year vol. 5, edited by Ellen Datlow. His work has … Continue reading Interview with Jay Wilburn →