Author Archives
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Common Fantasy Characters and Why They Work
Have you ever noticed that certain characters in fantasy stories are similar to characters in other fantasy stories? It seems that they fit into categories and act within familiar roles and carry out similar duties. Since fantasy stories are often… Read More ›
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Dragging Bones – A Poem
Dragging Bones – Ezekiel 37:1-14 Bryan Davis While looking East toward the dawn, Old Joseph’s brethren waste away While waiting for Messiah’s winds To come and breathe new life their way They suffer Egypt’s whip once more The Law beats… Read More ›
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Author Chat Saturday – July 11, 2015
It’s author-chat Saturday! Please post any questions (writing, author, book related) you have, and I will answer them as soon as possible. You may ask questions or make comments about specific books, but if you include spoilers, please start with… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Sons of Callow
Ethan, I’ll take your word for it. I’m sure I would want to finish as quickly as possible, too. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have… Read More ›
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A Look Back and A Look Ahead – Also Guest Post Invitation
This blog has reached the ripe old age of six months. It’s a good time to reflect on the content, reception, and helpfulness in order to get an idea of where the blog should go from this point on. What… Read More ›
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Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 12
In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 12 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” In this excerpt, you will see that Eddie has accomplished the final step in his preparation phase. He now has… Read More ›
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Hiding from the Blazing Light – Part 2
In last Sunday’s post, I wrote about a college experience in which I witnessed a number of miracles while trying to convince a friend about the truth of my faith. I prayed for Bill for 25 years, and during that span I sometimes… Read More ›
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Short Film Project Based on The Scent of Her Soul
A couple of friends of mine are developing a short film based on my story The Scent of Her Soul. The production costs will be about $1000, and they are asking for help to raise the money. They set up… Read More ›
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Critique Group – The Comeback
Sorry, Timon. No sympathy here. Six sentences, maybe. 🙂 FYI, there is another critiquing group trying to get started. Check it out here – http://christiancritiquegroup.blogspot.com/ Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the… Read More ›
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Which is the Best Dragons in our Midst Book?
If you feel so inclined, please tell me why you voted for the book you chose. [wp_ad_camp_1]