The question of whether to self-publish or attempt to traditionally publish your work is addressed on countless blogs and websites, but not answered.

After ten years working in an office with all the attendant icebreaker activities, I can tell you what I’d bring to a desert island, my favorite guilty pleasures, my most embarrassing childhood memory, and what superpower I’d like to have without batting an eye. So why is it so hard to talk about my book?

I was so excited about being “done” with my first book back in April, and now I look back on that and I laugh and laugh.

You know how in nature documentaries, they can’t ever just show baby animals being cute without throwing in some hard-hitting facts to justify it? There’s always some voice-over letting you know this may look charming and cute, but these lion cubs are practicing the skills they’ll need when they grow up to become a top predator of the Serengeti.

Call to Adventure is a fun tabletop card game that produces a new story outline with every playthrough.

Last August, I quit my job of 10 years to take a sabbatical and figure out what I wanted to do next. After a few slaps on the wrist deterring me from immediately seeking another “real” job, I realized what I wanted to do most was write.