#behindthescenes

Jeff Monday

Love is a Many-Splendored Battlefield

The very first book I self-published, oh those many years ago, was a love story. Well, it was a horror story but it was really about...

Jeff Monday

Sad Stories Say So Much

So, I have to be honest. My mom didn't like my latest book. It was too sad. She wants me to write more children's books, lol. And I get...

Jeff Monday

A Life of Fear, No More

Fear. It's everywhere. Fear of flying. Fear of snakes. Fear of terrorists. Fear of losing our job. Of getting hurt. Of not having enough...

Jeff Monday

Odinspeak

One of my favorite moments to write during 'Jom the War Bringer' was when the hero (Jom, duh) listens to a story from a very old source....

Jeff Monday

Internalized Motivations

I consider myself a somewhat creative individual. I mean, yes, I write stories and create new worlds. But that's a lot easier than most...

Jeff Monday

Writing through the pain

Writing, like any art form, gives substance to our feelings. Art is emotion made solid. Whether a painting, a song or a story, we feel...

Jeff Monday

Beginning with Madness

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're...