Author: Fred
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‘Dreams’ named a finalist for the 2026 Imadjinn Awards
The latest in a string of honors for “Dreams of Gold and Fire” came on Thursday with the announcement of finalists for the 2026 Imadjinn Awards. “Dreams of Gold and Fire” was named one of three finalists for Best Middle Grade Book of the year. The news comes on the heels of “Dreams” winning the Read more
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Dad Lit Pod and I talk feral childhood and books for boys
I had the pleasure of chatting with Daniel Roberts of the Dad Lit Podcast earlier this week. Our conversation was wide ranging, covering what inspired “Dreams of Gold and Fire,” what drew me to writing books, how my feral childhood plays into the things that I write, and a number of other topics. Having been Read more
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‘Dreams’ wins annual Critters Reader’s Poll
Last week, I asked for your votes in the annual Critters Reader’s Poll, and oh man, did you guys turn out for it. On Friday, the results were released and “Dreams of Gold and Fire” finished at No. 1 in the Best Children’s Book Category. Thank you to everyone who voted for “Dreams of Gold Read more
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Vote for ‘Dreams’ and ‘Patrice’ in Critters Reader’s Poll
If you like my stories — and since you’re here, I’m assuming you do — I have a quick favor to ask. I’m nominated in two categories in this year’s Critters Workshop Reader’s Poll, and I’d appreciate a vote if you’re so inclined. Voting closes on January 14, and there’s no cost. All you have Read more
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Time to set those 2026 goals
It’s that time of year again — time to look back at what you accomplished the past year and think about what you plan to do in the coming one. Though, I didn’t quite accomplish everything that I wanted to do in 2025, I did meet most of my goals. Here’s a quick rundown of Read more
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Up, up and away to ‘Where Legends Walk’
Heroes come in many different forms and from all walks of life, and a great many of them will be represented in “Where Legends Walk,” out now from Oddity Prodigy Productions. My contribution to this collection, “The Fading Storm,” includes its share of “Bang! Pow!” comic book action but focuses more on relationships. As a Read more
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Halloween horror from the trailer park
The Halloween season is upon us, and for the second year in a row, I’ll have a story featured in Three Ravens Publishing’s annual It Came from the Trailer Park anthology. Volume 5 of the collection of humorous redneck horror will include my story “In Nomine Patrice.” When she sees a poster advertising a fly-by-night Read more
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‘Dreams of Gold and Fire’ debuts at No. 1
I’m not sure what I expected on release day for “Dreams of Gold and Fire.” After all, I’ve never been here before. But the reality far exceeded any expectations that I might have had. The day started off with a groundswell of support for the release from friends, family, and folks in my writing circles. Read more
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It’s here: Check out ‘Dreams of Gold and Fire’
The day is finally here, and it’s a bit surreal. It’s a moment that I’ve dreamed of most of my life. I submitted my first novel to a publisher in 1996, and after years of attempts and disappointment, it’s finally happening. Today marks the release of my first book, “Dreams of Gold and Fire,” from Read more
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Talking ‘Gold and Fire’ and other projects
Ahead of the release of “Dreams of Gold and Fire” on July 30, I had a chance to sit down with Stanley Wheeler to talk about the future of the series, among other things. In the interview, I share the journey to get here, a little about my creative process, what it’s like to work Read more