C. V. Wooster — Blog

Essays on history, philosophy, psychology, and the craft of writing. New articles every Monday and Thursday.

Worth reading: Stallone and the stories we hide

Writing & Publishing · September 27, 2026 · 1 min read
The hardest stories are often the ones we hide. This piece on Stallone's decades of silence is a reminder that honesty on the page is what readers feel.

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The Morning the Tower Was Not Empty

Behind the Books · September 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Horologium does not forgive a late second. In September 2026, A Wound in Time reached #1 Amazon Best Seller in Teen & Young Adult Steampunk, Steampunk eBooks, and Alternative History, and #1 Amazon Hot New Release in Teen & Young Adult Historical Mysteries & Thrillers. This is that morning from the author's chair — Wren's city, a kettle, and the hour strangers walked into the tower.

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