Almost nine years ago, I signed a contract granting permission for a film adaptation to be made of one of my most beloved books. I tried to temper my enthusiasm after being warned by industry professionals that most independent movies crash and burn before ever getting released. So I felt especially relieved, five years ago,...
Boy, that was one long cold season! I spent most of the winter bundled up inside, but I was far from idle. Here’s a summary of what I’ve been up to: I released a new short story called The Boy at the Bottom of the Fountain. Like so many of my stories, it deals with...
Something Like Stories: Volume Two is now available as an audiobook! I’m immensely proud of this one, since it offers a little bit of everything. You want more Ben and Tim? Check. What’s that? You’re team Jace? He’s in there too. Wish guys like Kelly, Nathaniel, Jason, and William got more stories? No problem! And...
Looking for something to do on June 24th? Why not join me in Kansas City? We can see a movie together! There's a new one out called Something Like Summer. Sound good? Let's plan on it! Yoo may not know this, but I was born and raised in the Kansas City area, and even though...
After so many years of waiting, waiting, waiting, it feels great that things are now moving along quickly for the movie. Something Like Summer recently had its North American debut at the Prince Theater in Philadelphia. I was there along with the director and many of the actors. You can read about that here, and...
[caption id="attachment_4849" align="alignleft" width="225"] The first time "Ben" and I spoke together. It was intense![/caption] No, I’m not kidding, although a little explanation is in order. I was in Portland last year to watch the filming of Something Like Summer. Anyone who has been on a movie set before knows how much sitting around and...
