Author Archives
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Inspirational Quotes for Writers #3
Don’t say the old lady screamed. Bring her on and let her scream. (Mark Twain) [wp_ad_camp_1]
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Excerpt from Omega Dragon Chapter Two
You already have access to Chapter One of Omega Dragon here. Now you can read the beginning of Chapter Two: Instructions for raising your sister from the dead. Matt leaned his elbows on one end of Abaddon’s long stone table… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Beyond the Demons Control and Dawn
Let’s stoke the fires! It’s time to thaw our frozen brains and spread some warmth on two new submissions. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submissions below. Don’t feel like you need… Read More ›
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Book Review – Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis
As a homeschooling father, I have been called upon to teach a literature class from time to time. I always assign Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis to my students, not only because of the value it provides to… Read More ›
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Reapers Prologue – Not in the Book
I wrote this as a flash-fiction piece based on my book Reapers. I hope you enjoy it. Reapers – Prologue by Bryan Davis “Phoenix, I brought ghosts to the ceremony.” Hanoi’s breath reeked of stale whiskey as he draped my… Read More ›
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The Scent of Her Soul: Part 9 – The Hero’s Journey Continues
Content warning. This story is designed for adults and mature teens. It involves sex trafficking and mentions rape, drugs, and nudity. There is no “on-screen” sex, but the aftermath of rape is on-screen, including the presence of nude, partially nude,… Read More ›
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Fathers and their Arrows Part Three
This is an excerpt from my book The Image of a Father. You may read Part One here and Part Two here. A Familiar Arrow Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John, and understood that they were uneducated and… Read More ›
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Florida Christian Writers Conference 2015
This week, I have been teaching the teen track at the Florida Christian Writers Conference. It is always a blessing and a privilege to mentor these amazing young writers. Their abilities and passion are inspiring and contagious. What a tremendous… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Two Sparrows and They’re After Me
Wake up, fellow critique fans! It’s time to sharpen our pencils and provide some incisive suggestions! Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submissions below. Don’t feel like you need to critique… Read More ›
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Writing Book Recommendations
I have benefited from writing books over the years. Here are two that I have found to be of great help. Self-editing for Fiction Writers by Browne and King – This is an excellent source for beginning to intermediate fiction… Read More ›