Author Archives
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Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 8
In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 8 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” During this excerpt, the new goal clarifies, which allows some back-story tidbits to come to light. Notice that the back… Read More ›
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Inspiration Comes When It’s Good and Ready
I am thankful for inspiration. On a daily basis, I sit at my desk for hours on end, typing on a keyboard, sitting far away from those I hope to delight with my developing story. Will it grab my readers’… Read More ›
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Author Chat Saturday – June 6, 2015
I didn’t have an author/reader chat Saturday in May, so I will try to have two in June, including today. Please post any questions (writing, author, book related) you have, and I will answer them as soon as possible. You… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Spectrum
Yes. Of course you’re ready. Here we go. 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 to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one… Read More ›
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Favorite Female Character Poll
Just for fun, let’s have a poll about your favorite female characters from my stories. You may choose up to three names and/or add a name if your choice isn’t on the list. After the poll began, I added Naamah,… Read More ›
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My Readers Rock!
Perhaps the greatest blessing I receive as an author is hearing from readers. They send me emails, letters, photos, drawings, such as this great rockin’ dragon sent by Sierra Reep, and even cookies. They tell me how much my books… Read More ›
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Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 7
In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 7 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” Now that Eddie has failed in his first goal, I needed to make sure the failure led to a new… Read More ›
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The Hero Door
The Hero Door (Updated May 1, 2022) I was good at my job. Everyone in my company knew it, and they relied on my computer expertise daily. Being a helpful, dependable worker who was seen by his peers and supervisor… Read More ›
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Critique Group – A Darkened Light
We have no waterfall with sharp rocks at the bottom to worry about, so let’s get to critiquing! Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you need… Read More ›
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Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 6
In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 6 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” This is a shorter-than-usual excerpt, because it completes a chapter, and I want to save the beginning of the following chapter… Read More ›