A/VOCATION

I submitted short stories for over twenty years before I had my first sale. Since then, I've placed over four hundred stories, articles, and poems with more than a hundred publications.
Still, the questions I'm asked never change.
"Do you enjoy writing?"
As much as one can enjoy an obsession.
"Have I read anything you've written?"
I don't know. What have you read?
"What did you think of [insert title here]?"
Just because I write doesn't mean I use "Books In Print" as a reading list.
"If you write, why aren't you rich?"
Now THAT's funny.

by
Stephen D. Rogers

Stephen D. Rogers has written and published over 400 short stories. He makes his home in Massachusetts and is currently Vice-President of the New England chapter of MWA. You can learn more about Stephen and read some of his work at: http://www.stephendrogers.com

Hey Writers

Welcome.

The intent of this blog is to discuss and comment on all things related to writing.

Let me introduce myself. Obviously, writing is my passion. I have published a number of short pieces and am shopping a novel at this time. I live in New England and am active in the New England writing community. I try not to restrict my writing to a particular genre, but always seem to migrate back to mystery/thriller.

I am a member of the Mystery Writers of America and serve on the board of director of the New England chapter. I'm on the planning committee for the Mystery Writers of America New England's (MWANE) annual writer conference, the New England Crimebake (if you haven't attended one you should. It is becoming the premier conference in the northeast and focuses on the craft--regardless of genre).

Look here for articles and items of interest to writers, including any number of guest bloggers.

So, welcome in and feel free to comment.

Mysteryman