Author Archives
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The Author’s Chair Blog – One Month in Operation – Any Suggestions?
I started this new blog one month ago today. I am pleased and excited about the participation–hundreds of comments and more than 13,000 views. Thank you. I would like to know what you think of the content so far. What is… Read More ›
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Hooks Readers Can’t Resist – Guest Post by Rebecca LuElla Miller
Some time ago, visitors at the team blog Speculative Faith answered the question, “Would you keep reading?” about the first one hundred words of five unpublished manuscripts written by anonymous volunteers. Over fifty percent of those who participated chose one… Read More ›
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The Scent of Her Soul: Part 5 – Escape with Amy
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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Message for Young Men – Knights in Shining Armor
Whether you love books or broadswords, as a young man you are wired for greatness. You want to take a step above the norm and rise high above mediocrity. You desire excellence in all things. From head to heart, you… Read More ›
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Critique Group – The Reluctant Shaman and The Rule of Olympus
Are you ready to critique? Ready or not, here are two new submissions to consider. 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 both… Read More ›
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Book Preview – Omega Dragon Chapter One
Click the link below to read the first chapter of Omega Dragon, book four in the Children of the Bard series. This cover image is not the final version. The final will be similar with some enhancements. Read the chapter… Read More ›
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Increase Character Conflict – Guest Post by Camy Tang
Here are some tips for making a bland or episodic story more interesting by introducing deep character conflicts. Sometimes, a writer will get feedback that the characters are unlikable or uninteresting, or the story is only “okay.” This is usually… Read More ›
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The Scent of Her Soul: Part 4 – Finding Amy
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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Message to Men – Slaying the Porn-Driven Beast
To men, especially those who profess to be Christians: Porn is evil, and it threatens the women in your life—your wife, your sister, your daughter. If you view porn, you are increasing that threat. You are part of the problem…. Read More ›
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Fantasy Stories – Writing with a Purpose
Often I am asked why I write fantasy. What is my motivation? This topic came up at a Dragoncon convention in Atlanta several years ago. I was a panelist in the young adult literature section, and one of the other… Read More ›