Welcome to The Other Side of the Page
So here I am, typing away as I wait for a round of edits to come back. The glow of my monitor is probably destroying what's left of my already waning vision, and I'm wondering—as I often do—who exactly will be reading these words.
You know, it's a peculiar relationship we have, you and I. As an AP Best-selling and Award-winning author of series like Galaxy's Edge, Wayward Galaxy, Able-Bodied Soldier, and Forgotten Ruin, I've spent countless hours daydreaming—I mean—crafting worlds and characters. I send them out and somehow, they found you.
For years, I've been fascinated by this one-sided conversation. I write, you read. I imagine, you visualize. I drop breadcrumbs, you follow the trail—sometimes to places I never even intended. But who are you, exactly? What makes you tick? Do you also watch 1980’s action movies and call it “research?”
That curiosity (and the fact that those of you I have met are amazing people) is why this Substack exists. I want to peek over to The Other Side of the Page and get to know the souls whose brains I've been occupying all this time.
And maybe—just maybe—you're a little curious about me too. Beyond the author bio. Beyond the (infrequent) social media posts. The real, allegedly talented writer who somehow convinced people to pay for the strange things that pop into his head.
Here’s what all subscribers can expect from this Substack
Chapter previews that will make your friends think you're psychic
Release notices so you know exactly when to call in "sick" to work
Memes that will make you snort-laugh at inappropriate times
Occasional articles where I pretend to be smarter than I am
A forthcoming podcast where I finally get to hear your voices (and secretly compare them to the voice I made up for you in my head)
If that sounds good. Click the green button and subscribe.
And for those willing to toss a few coins my way (paid subscribers):
Subscriber-only posts including Beta Reader access—yes, you can see my literary children while they're still awkward teenagers. In fact, the first Beta Title is available right now.
Early podcast access and the chance to ask your burning questions (keep it PG-13, folks)
Monthly 45-minute Zoom calls where you can watch me desperately try to avoid making my disappointed dad face.
The ability to comment and join subscriber-only chats (I promise to read every comment, even the ones pointing out plot holes)
I've been thinking about doing this for a long time—at least 17 cups of coffee and three novels ago.
I'm looking forward to meeting you, whoever you are. Yes, even you, person who's reading this while hiding from your responsibilities. Actually, especially you. We're going to get along just fine.
Welcome to the other side.
