Serial is yummy!
In the midst of editing Alchemy and writing book 3 to Psycons & Grace, I’ve started work on a serial fiction collaboration. My co-writer in… Read More »Serial is yummy!
Tyler J. Yates
Tyler J. Yates is the pen name of a financial services pro living in the greater Rocky Mountain region with his wife and daughter. First published at age 5, he took a 40-year hiatus to recover and hone his craft. He now writes like he's making up for lost time.
Alchemy pre-order live on Amazon
Alchemy: A Novel is now a pre-order on Amazon, scheduled for a September 21, 2020 release. Alchemy is Book 2 of Psycons & Grace, an… Read More »Alchemy pre-order live on Amazon
Why I write fiction books about psychology
Snarky answer: why not? Less snarky: I wish I’d spent years thinking about psychology and how I could work related concepts into fiction novel format.… Read More »Why I write fiction books about psychology
The next 4 months…
Early in the novel writing process, the feeling is one of free-flowing creativity with infinite opportunity. As the plot comes together, some of that freedom… Read More »The next 4 months…
A universal failure of parenting advice
We arrive. It’s a square building, nondescript, concrete with a pair of smoky glass rectangles allowing entrance and exit. It screams lack of imagination. Utilitarianism.… Read More »A universal failure of parenting advice
Changing the series title: too many words!
In case you missed the jumble of words on the covers of Synchronicity and Demergence, my science fiction/fantasy series is currently titled “Social Science Icons… Read More »Changing the series title: too many words!
A title for book 2, plus publishing status
The last month (early-April through early-May) was highly productive. One just can’t overestimate the effect of experience on any process. When I was writing Synchronicity,… Read More »A title for book 2, plus publishing status
Maturation in the Writing Process: Book 2
If you’ve read past posts, you know that I wrote my first book (Synchronicity) having literally no idea what I was doing. Going through the… Read More »Maturation in the Writing Process: Book 2
A comment on religion in Demergence and Synchronicity
The first review I received for Demergence was a pleasant surprise. Of course, I appreciate any compliment. It was a 5-star review to boot, which… Read More »A comment on religion in Demergence and Synchronicity
Something new to be thankful for: reviews
On Thanksgiving 2019, I have much to keep me thankful… A wife and daughter who I love. Engaging work shared with fantastic people. The luck… Read More »Something new to be thankful for: reviews