robb skidmore
I am a writer who loves the process of creating stories. My goal is to create stories that entertain and inspire. I am the author of the cult classic novel The Pursuit of Cool, a critically acclaimed coming of age story. Welcome to my website!
What reviewers have said about The Pursuit of Cool
A skilled writer… A smart account of 80s college kids… the novel believably summons the 80s, complete with floppy disks, 9 1/2 Weeks on VHS and R.E.M. cassettes.
—Kirkus Indie Review
The Pursuit of Cool is a novel surrounding college student Lance Rally, as he seeks to rise to the top of the social ladder by finding what cool is, only to be swept into the whirlpool of its many definitions. With plenty of humor and a strong moral on the purpose of youth, The Pursuit of Cool is a strong pick for general fiction collections and those who want an original take on the college dynamic.
–Midwest Book Review
A splendid job… The lively dialogue is the real music of this novel.
—Writers Digest
Learn more about The Pursuit of Cool
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Update: What I’ve Been Up To Recently
First of all, a hearty hello to all my subscribers! I want to update everyone on what has transpired since I last published a blog post. I have been hard at work the last several years on a new fiction project — a book series that fits in the historical fiction/fantasy genre. The epic story…
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The Other Stories podcast, episode 20
A writer friend of mine convinced me to do this podcast called The Other Stories. Yeah, I know… a friend convinces you to do something… but this turned out quite well. I was interviewed by Ilana Masad, the podcast host, and our discussion veered from the peculiar habits of writers, to the dangers of surfing,…
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Thoughts on Writing and Surfing: Facing the Great Unknown
You have a vision, a story, a project in mind you want to write. It tantalizes inside your brain. The only way to test it is by writing. Let’s say you want to surf. You stand on the beach and watch the ocean as waves, big and menacing, or small, or promising in shape, crash…
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