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The Road to Samarkand

on Jan 13 2025
A dusty road stretches forward, veiled in golden light. You can’t see the destination—but others have walked this path. One step, then another. Faith and persistence are enough. Walk.

Status Update: Survival, Setbacks, and the Sequel

on Dec 31 2024
Sara’s cancer is under control, the audiobook is progressing, and Box of Trouble is at 93K words. With outlines locked and lessons learned, it’s time to shut the door and write.

Theft of Fire review by Analog Science Fiction & Fact

on Dec 10 2024
"Think Leviathan Wakes, if written by Heinlein"

Ninety Thousand Words and Counting

on Dec 09 2024
Box of Trouble hits 90K words. With health news improving and audiobook progress resuming, Devon targets 100K by year’s end. Kickstarter rewards roll out.

The Most Important Skill To Learn In The Next 10 Years With Dan Koe

on Dec 08 2024
The future-proof skill stack, how intelligence doesn't equal success, how to navigate the world of AI, becoming an independent author and creator, and more.

Audiobook Delay: Choosing the Next Move

on Dec 02 2024
Cancer-related delays have disrupted our audiobook production timeline. Our preferred engineer may not be available until February. We’re weighing whether to wait—or gamble on a new editor.

Audiobook Finished, Fulfillment Begins

on Nov 20 2024
The Theft of Fire audiobook is fully recorded—final editing is next. Kickstarter rewards are rolling out, though leatherbound editions and cameo deaths may be delayed. Thanks to all backers for making this possible.

Creating Characters Without Saving the Cat

on Nov 19 2024
Characters should arise from plot needs, not be retrofitted with gimmicks. Work backwards: action → motivation → backstory. Skip the “save the cat” shortcut—trust readers to follow complex, honest characters.

An Evening with Author David Badurina - The MIRTH QUAKE

on Nov 12 2024
Exploring all things related to the creative process. Some spontaneous creativity, a deep dive into fostering more creativity, and plenty of laughs and discussion along the way.

The Light We Carry into the Dark

on Nov 04 2024
Box of Trouble hits 82K words as progress grinds forward between cancer treatments. Writing comes slow but honest—fueled not by fury, but by hope, joy, and the will to keep going.

I Will Finish—But I Can’t Tell You When

on Oct 25 2024
Cancer’s toll makes sustained writing nearly impossible, though progress comes in bursts. I won’t promise timelines I can’t keep—but I haven’t quit. Box of Trouble will be finished. I choose this.

Audiobook Recorded, Treatment Ending, Eyes on the Sequel

on Oct 03 2024
Major recording for Theft of Fire is done, and Sara finishes radiation soon. With fewer roadblocks ahead, work on Box of Trouble resumes—aiming for a full manuscript by year’s end, cancer permitting.

Theft of Fire & Political Media Feat with Bitcoin Cash

on Sep 17 2024
Discussing intellectual property & crypto, political writing & libertarianism, and many other topics.

Why I’m Still Working

on Sep 13 2024
This isn’t careerism—it’s the deal we made. She carried me while I chased the dream. Now she’s fighting cancer, and I have to hustle harder. So I can carry her.

Theft of Fire review by Steve Jackson, Steve Jackson Games

on Sep 08 2024
When I finished the book, it was in one long sitting, and you know why? It's very good!