Author Archives
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The Boundaries of “What if?” – Part 1
Back when I was contemplating writing Reapers, I asked some of my readers if they would read a story with ghosts in it, that is, disembodied spirits of the dead. Some of the responses I received illustrated the fact that… Read More ›
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Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 3
In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 3 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” At this point I have established many of the elements of a story’s beginning that I provided in earlier posts…. Read More ›
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Books Reach the Heart – A Message from a Reader
Deep in a tiny corner of the United States lived a young fourth grade girl. She had been raised in a Christian home and was attending a Christian school. Her faith in God was sound, but she didn’t quite understand… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Mt. Shachar
Well, maybe 4000 words would be all right … if her hair is really that lovely. 🙂 In any case, it’s time for critiquing this week’s new submission. Let’s have a hair-raising good time. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have… Read More ›
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Dishonest Honesty – Confidence vs. Negativity
People who know me realize that I pursue life with confidence. That doesn’t mean that I have on the figurative rose-colored glasses. I don’t think everything will always be hunky-dory or that I will never encounter difficulties. Confidence means that… Read More ›
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Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 2
In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 2 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” As you read, continue noting the elements of a story’s beginning that I provided in this list: Grab the reader’s… Read More ›
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The Code of a Knight – Parts 8 and 9
These are thoughts from my book Spit and Polish for Husbands: A knight places the well-being of his children before his own. He is there when they need him, and he never forsakes them, even to his own hurt. I… Read More ›
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Omega Dragon Now on Kindle and It’s Only $5.99
Omega Dragon, book #4 in the Children of the Bard series, is now available in Kindle format at Amazon.com. Click here to go to the purchasing page. Even if you don’t own a Kindle, you can still read the Kindle… Read More ›
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Inspirational Quotes for Writers #7
A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest. – C. S. Lewis [wp_ad_camp_1]
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Critique Group – Behind the Smile
No frying pans allowed. We will all be nice when we critique this week’s new submission. 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 to critique… Read More ›