Ryan Oliver Welcome to Top Shelf Book Club, a Mighty Books podcast segment where my sister, Emily McDonald, and I, Ryan Oliver, discuss...

An author and a voracious reader talk, rate, and review "Butcher and the Wren" while drinking their favorite adult beverage.

What the hell is a production schedule? Well, it’s something I never thought I would use honestly, because I didn’t ever think of it....

September 1, 2024                         Sleep is a fickle mistress. At least for me it is. More specifically, my attitude toward sleep...

Last episode I discussed the pre-editor stage of the book writing process, so this one I will chat about finding an accredited editor and...

As I sit at my desk tip typing away, I feel a presence. One of heft, weight, a figurative embodiment of a 600 pound gorilla staring me...

We’ve all heard it from others, maybe even said it ourselves: I’m so done! I just can’t think anymore. If I do any more work I am going...

Perhaps writers are really, magical world creating sorcerers. Who when putting thoughts to paper transfer their own energy, depleting...

As some of you may be aware, I am currently writing book 2 of, “The Beasts of Men and Gods” series. Titled, “Forgotten Fathers”. As it...

A lingering thought on focus. Something to consider when trying to tackle everything the world tries to throw at you. Shooting skeet....

Good day! If you are reading this, perhaps you are an aspiring author, writer, or just naturally curious. Maybe you are one among many...

Imagine. You’re sitting at your desk, typing away. Finally making progress on that HUGE essay or project for work or school. Or in my...

Happy 2022 everyone! I know, I am late to the party. I should have written this weeks ago. I seriously doubt anyone will care about my...

Book 2. Titled, “Forgotten Fathers” is the highly anticipated sequel to, “Soldiers of Fire”. As my readers know, it left everyone on a...

A couple of weeks ago I had the thought of starting a podcast. It would serve three purposes. One, to teach me how to record, edit, and...

I am sure those of you who have been following the progress of the novella are wondering exactly what stage of production the new...

Life is funny. I believe the universe has a sense of humor. The powers that be set up the framework for a good old fashioned practical...

Ever since publishing and becoming an author I have been researching ways to get more exposure. However, I struggle with the idea of...

One incredible obstacle as a writer, no matter the genre, no matter the age, nor level of success, struggles with writer's block. Here is...