Guns and Hoses Bryan Davis My father took my BB gun I really don’t know why I only used it as I should You know I’d never lie. I hit a can with one fine shot What could be wrong… Read More ›
Month: April 2015
Critique Group – Poor Girl, Rich Talent
Here we go! A new submission to critique. 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 the whole piece. Even a short comment on… Read More ›
Thoughts on Self Publishing
To self publish or not to self publish, that is the question facing many aspiring writers. The answer is not a simple one. Years ago when I first sought a publisher, I followed the traditional route. Why? Self publishing has a bad… Read More ›
Story Development – Beyond the Gateway Part 5
A few weeks ago, I began posting the sequel to Reapers, tentatively entitled Beyond the Gateway. You can read Part One here, Part Two here, Part Three here, and Part Four here. Here are links where you can purchase Reapers. From… Read More ›
The Code of a Knight – Part Six
These are thoughts from my book Spit and Polish for Husbands: A knight is humble. He does not boast of his accomplishments, but he gladly exults in the virtuous deeds of his allies because other good knights will not boast… Read More ›
Author Chat Day – Spotlight on Omega Dragon
It’s Saturday chat day! For those of you who have read Omega Dragon, this is your chance to talk about it. Ask questions, make comments, or even chat among yourselves about this final book in the Dragons in our Midst… Read More ›
Critique Group – Avoidance List: What to Look for Before You Send
Since I have caught up on submissions for critiquing, now is a good time to pause and consider how to proceed with this weekly feature. My purpose is to provide a learning resource for aspiring writers. While the submitted pieces… Read More ›
The Human Puzzle – Guest Post by Kaci Hill
The Human Puzzle One of my favorite scenes is of a powerful lord who defies every cultural convention to save a slave, and in so doing declaring that a few hundred slaves are of equal value to one of their… Read More ›
Story Development – Beyond the Gateway Part 4
A few weeks ago, I began posting the sequel to Reapers, tentatively entitled Beyond the Gateway. You can read Part One here, Part Two here, and Part Three here. If you haven’t read Reapers, this series on story development will not… Read More ›
The Code of a Knight – Part Five
These are thoughts from my book Spit and Polish for Husbands: A knight keeps himself pure in thought and deed, rejecting association with influences that would cause other people to perceive stain in his character. In other words, he abstains… Read More ›