Author Archives: M. B. Weston

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About M. B. Weston

M. B. Weston is an award-winning fantasy, pulp, young adult, steampunk, and paranormal author. Her attention to procedure and detail gives her works an authentic gritty, military feel that takes an adventure tale to the level of a true page-turner. Weston’s writing attracts both fantasy and non-fantasy readers, and her audience ranges from upper-elementary students to adults. A gifted orator, Weston has been invited as a guest speaker to numerous writing and science fiction/fantasy panels at conventions across the US, including DragonCon, BabelCon, NecronomiCon, and Alabama Phoenix Festival. She has served on panels with such authors as Sherrilyn Kenyon, J. F. Lewis, Todd McCaffrey, and Jonathan Maberry. Weston has spoken to thousands of students and adults about the craft of writing and has been invited as the keynote speaker at youth camps and at several schools throughout the US.

Writing: Catching What the Muse Flings at You

Posted on September 4, 2017 by M. B. Weston

I’m not sure about the rest of you, but ideas rarely come to me when I’m sitting peacefully at my desk and can write them down in organized fashion. No, no, nooooo… My muse prefers to toss ideas my way … Continue reading →

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Kill Your Productivity With These Simple Steps

Posted on August 28, 2017 by M. B. Weston

Read on to discover the secrets of a master time-waster… I would love to give advice about being productive and reaching your maximum potential, but I also want to continue looking in the mirror without thinking hypocrite. I’m a full time … Continue reading →

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Free Eclipse Short Story: “Spliced”

Posted on August 21, 2017 by M. B. Weston

Never look directly at an eclipse. It might damage more than just your eyes… Continue reading →

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The Debt Women Owe Carrie Fisher

Posted on December 27, 2016 by M. B. Weston

Today Carrie Fisher passed away, and I lost my childhood hero. I rarely blog twice in one day, and I never blog about celebrity deaths, but Carrie’s effect on my life and the lives of countless women needs to be … Continue reading →

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Writing When You Feel Overwhelmed: Hope for the Struggling Writer

Posted on December 27, 2016 by M. B. Weston

How many of you have felt totally overwhelmed when you realized the amount of work it would actually take to complete your story? I’m sitting here at Starbucks. I’m supposed to be writing the rough draft to Book 3 of … Continue reading →

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Brainstorming: Staying Open to Fresh Ideas That Conflict With Your Plan

Posted on December 13, 2016 by M. B. Weston

I’m sitting in Starbucks, taking my few hours a week away from all my distractions, brainstorming my outline/pre-draft for the third book in the Elysian Chronicles Series: The Sword of the Vanir. Today, I’m trying to organize all the notes … Continue reading →

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Facing Your Deepest Fears – M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary 08/29/16

Posted on August 30, 2016 by M. B. Weston

I’m sitting in front of my computer with shivers literally traveling down my arms. I can’t imagine how my poor character is feeling… Except my character is a Navy Seal. Named Tom… [Cue the excitement from the Elysian Chronicles fans…] … Continue reading →

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How Not to Sabotage Yourself – M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary 08/03/16

Posted on August 3, 2016 by M. B. Weston

Any work-from-home profession leaves the door wide open for self-sabotage. I’ve been plodding along, editing my Michael Lodestone urban-fantasy novella for the past week, and I’m pretty sure I’ve walked through that door a few times. I’m sure I can … Continue reading →

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Making Writing Work in Less-Than-Ideal Digs – M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary 7/27/16

Posted on July 27, 2016 by M. B. Weston

My writing desk sits in the middle of the only living area in my small, two-bedroom condo. (When I say small, understand that my kitchen has less counter space than some office desks.) The living area is home to the … Continue reading →

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Writing is Hard: M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary – 07/25/16

Posted on July 25, 2016 by M. B. Weston

Writing is hard. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Writing isn’t just telling a good story. It’s telling a good, seamless story within word count, that sounds professional, with good character development, ample adjectives, and of course with impeccable grammar. … Continue reading →

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