Most readers remember C.S. Lewis for The Chronicles of Narnia. I remember him for his science fiction. On his birthday, I’m looking back at the Space Trilogy and the remarkable way Lewis used speculative fiction not to predict the future, but to challenge how we see ourselves—and humanity’s place in the universe.
Ever noticed how some books sit half-finished for weeks—or even months—not because you stopped enjoying them, but because life simply got in the way? The best stories are patient. They’re always ready to welcome you back.
What does “All or Nothing” mean to you? For me, it sparked an unexpected question: has anyone actually read every single one of my books? With more than 200 titles across multiple pen names, I’m curious to know if there are any complete collectors out there. If that’s you—or you’re getting close—I’d love to hear from you.
Solar Sail Theory isn’t about finding stronger sources of momentum. It’s about becoming better at capturing thousands of weak sources of momentum that already exist.
One newsletter subscriber won’t change your life. One podcast appearance won’t transform your business. One new reader or conference conversation or bookstore event won’t either.
Individually, they’re almost insignificant.
That’s why the sail is enormous.
What makes a book unforgettable? It often isn’t the plot—it’s the people. The characters who quietly step onto the page, feel completely real, and stay with us long after we’ve finished the final chapter.
Years after finishing a novel, it’s rarely the plot we remember best. It’s the people. The quiet characters who felt real, who made us laugh, who gave the story its heart. Those are the ones who stay with us—and perhaps that’s true of the people we meet in life, too.
Writers rarely work on just one book at a time. While readers see the finished novel, there’s often an entire queue of stories in progress behind it—drafts, edits, serials, and ideas waiting for their turn. Here’s a look at what’s currently occupying my writing desk this summer, from new thriller adventures to ongoing serial fiction and the next novel waiting in the wings.
Gone With the Wind turns ninety on Monday, yet it still feels astonishingly modern. I first encountered the novel—not the famous film—as a teenager borrowing it from my high school library, and it has stayed with me ever since. Looking back at it through the eyes of a novelist, I think I’ve finally figured out why Margaret Mitchell’s epic continues to captivate readers after all these decades.
Readers often wonder whether buying books directly from an author’s website really makes a difference. The answer is simple: it does. Direct sales help fund editing, cover design, and future books, while creating a closer connection between readers and the authors whose stories they enjoy.
Most products fade quickly after launch. Books rarely do. At Stories Rule Press, we believe great stories have a long life, finding new readers months, years, and even decades after publication. That’s the enduring power of a strong backlist—and why we’re building a library for the long term, one story at a time.
