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 ›
Month: April 2015
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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]
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 ›
Dragons and Wizards and Magic! Oh My!
Dragons and wizards and magic! Oh my! For some Christians, the “Oh my!” is a shout of joy. For others, it is a cry of anxiety or even disdain. Fantasy in stories generates a variety of responses from Christian readers… Read More ›
Story Development – Wanted, Superhero to Save the World Part 1
It’s time for a story development post. This week I am switching to a different story, a superhero/science fiction tale designed for middle graders (ages 8 to 12). My hope is that teens and adults will enjoy it as well…. Read More ›
The Code of a Knight – Part Seven
These are thoughts from my book Spit and Polish for Husbands: A Knight’s Duty toward Others A knight seeks what is good for his lady. He never speaks against her honor. He serves her with faithfulness as he strives to… Read More ›
The Scoop on Books: The Last Goodbye – Review of Omega Dragon
Reblogging The Scoop on Books: The Last Goodbye. I hope you’ll read this wonderful, spoiler-free review of Omega Dragon. [wp_ad_camp_1]