by Aaron Mahnke | Mar 9, 2016 | Writing
Writers love to count their words, and that’s a good thing. Let’s just get that onto the table right away. I count my words. So does my friend Harry, and my friend Kelly, and my friend Rachel. If you spend a lot of time writing, sometimes it’s the only way to measure...
by Aaron Mahnke | Jan 26, 2015 | Writing
Anyone who knows me well knows that I like data. No, scratch that; I love data. The more I know about something quantitatively, the better focused I feel. I bring this passion to my fiction writing, which many people find surprising. Because of the odd juxtaposition...
by Aaron Mahnke | Feb 7, 2014 | Uncategorized, Writing
I released a new novel yesterday, and I thought I would share how the process went and what my numbers looked like. The voyeuristic nature in many people might find this bit of the self-publishing adventure especially enlightening. First, let’s start with what I...
by Aaron Mahnke | Feb 1, 2014 | Writing
The release date for my upcoming novel, Indian Summer, is fast approaching. In the spirit of sharing, I thought I would give everyone a preview of the cover and the book description. Consider this a chance to whet your whistle. The guilt of our childhood can haunt us...
by Aaron Mahnke | Jan 22, 2014 | Personal, Writing
My maternal grandmother, Jean, passed away about an hour ago. She was a strong woman. After raising five daughters and helping my grandfather build his own successful business, she became a widow at the young age of fifty. When my grandfather passed away, she sold his...
by Aaron Mahnke | Jan 13, 2014 | Writing
I wrapped up the final portion of the first draft of my new novel this past Friday afternoon. What a relief! Of course, the work isn’t done yet. I made a huge mistake with my first two novels by only putting them in front of just two proofreading “beta...
