Fantasy Author and Geek

Author Chris

Chris L. Meyers is the author of the Legends of Aeo fantasy series and a variety of short stories. He loves creating new and interesting worlds full of believable characters and unexpected twists.

He also speaks on various WordPress topics and conducts conference sessions based on his nonfiction book, Distraction-Free Writing. Having a full-time job as a software developer and a hectic family life, he has come up with many tips on minimizing distractions so he can write.

Chris lives in the Kansas City area with his wife and kids. Apart from software development and writing, he enjoys vintage computers, vintage cars, gardening and cooking.

A Newbie’s Journey to a Writing Process

When I decided to start writing again, I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to find software to suit my needs. Sure, a lot of writers just open up Microsoft Word and have at it, but I was hoping… Continue Reading →

The Bahawre Legend

My first novel, The Bahawre Legend, has been published! Here’s the description from the back of the book and the Amazon product page: The kingdom of Zille had never lost a ship until six hundred years ago. Through the centuries,… Continue Reading →

Modal Pop-Up Windows

Website owners should be careful when listening to marketing people. Current trends in web marketing are evidence of this. What sounds great on paper in terms of sales, sign-ups and engagement can actually be quite annoying to users. Today I… Continue Reading →

Bahawre Milestone

If you read this post and were waiting on pins and needles for more stories, I apologize. Only a few of you saw that post. For everyone else, it may be news to you that I’ve been writing a book…. Continue Reading →

Irrelevant Innovation

Steve Jobs was good at convincing people they needed something they had not previously imagined. Many of the innovations he brought to the world through Apple became the industry standard. Among these are tablets, iPhones, iPods and larger, buttonless touchpads…. Continue Reading →

The Rural Vote

The analysis of and reaction to the election has been very disheartening. It’s understandable that people are upset when their candidate loses, but the protests and overly harsh language is inexcusable. Trump voters are no more racists and bigots than… Continue Reading →

Sometimes Healing Hurts

One common problem in the Christian world, particularly in charismatic circles, is the over emphasis and separation of the spirit. Too often, we pray for healing without asking God what needs to be done. We believe the spirit should override everything… Continue Reading →

Silly Operating Systems and their Lost Ways

I came across an article the other day claiming that Linux had lost its way. I immediately wondered which “way” it happened to lose. It’s kind of a silly statement if you think about it. How do operating systems lose… Continue Reading →

Excuses

Awhile back, I said I would be posting short stories about the characters in my upcoming book. I had a plan to accomplish that goal. My schedule was set, my motivation was there, but life events prevented me. As a… Continue Reading →

Lame Excuses: Red Wine and Chocolate

Studies over the last several years suggest red wine and chocolate may actually be good for us. It reminds me of a recurring comment we make at work when we decide to eat something unhealthy for lunch: if there’s any… Continue Reading →

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