Author. Imaginist. Creator of Worlds.
Welcome to the Nexus!
David Earl Whitaker is a multi-genre author whose first book, "Flight of the Nosoi," is currently in search of an agent or publisher. He has several other works in progress.
From this Nexus, you can visit the world of Nosoi, or you can catch a glimpse though the portals to several others. Many ways are barred to mere mortals, but, in time, the barriers will break down so exploration can begin.
News:
A Plan Comes Together
Well, calling it a plan might be generous, but I do love it when I’m revising a scene and am struck by an epiphany. In this case, connecting some wants and needs of one character to the weaknesses of another. Both characters had them, but now they’re connected by the same one. Poor characters. . […]
Starts and Stops
Well, I got a solid week working on The Way, but then I had to step back into my life as a photographer and advisor, and help a group of students be visually creative. It was rewarding, and I was reminded why I lead that project for twenty years, but it took up most of […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
To those who celebrate, enjoy this time giving thanks for what you have. In my case, I have a full family in good health and time to spend with them. Plus, my favorite second son’s girlfriend is joining us. 😮
Builder of Worlds
Mark has finally caught up on the map building he wanted to do, so we’re back in the saddle on creating the cultures in decline. The tyrants have fallen and our world has entered the ice age. What happens to world-spanning civilization when all cohesion is removed? We’re about to find out.
Back to the Grind
Whew! Concert week is over. I’m giving myself today to catch up on actual work, so I can get back on revisions starting tomorrow. Here we go!
Worlds Collide
It’s that time of year when my former life as a photographer and volunteer producer for the University of Minnesota Marching Band takes the front seat. Then next few weeks will be full of a lot other than writing. Though, maybe I’ll get a little of that in, too.
Dream Sequence Now Dreamier
Had an opportunity to send out some revisions to my critique group. It’s an odd stage of my process, because I’m making some major content moves, and have to smooth the arcs of several characters so they are gradual and make sense in their new positions. In this case, I pulled a flashback dream from […]
Site Refresh in the Works
Talking to Richard, my web developer, and we have some plans to refresh the site a little. Specifically, need to add a portal to a new book. Haven’t settled on a working title yet that doesn’t spoil anything, but there should be a hint, soon.
When Inspiration Strikes
Yup, that’s right. Not working on any of my WIPs today. Got a whole new idea I need to research and sketch out. Won’t get much past that right now; still invested in The Way, but it’s fun to dream! More on that later.
A Second Draft
Getting the feedback back for my new project. It’s almost time to take a break from The Way to do another pass on that. Then we’ll cast a wider net and see what people think. Feeling pretty good about it, but that makes me nervous, too.