Author Archives
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Writing and Publishing News – Are Print Books Coming Back? Pippin’s Lament
Are print books making a comeback? – http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/65172-print-is-back.html During the past few years I have heard too many times that the ebook revolution will bring the sales of print books crashing down. Some have said that print books would go the… Read More ›
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The Most Important Characteristic of a Good Writer – Guest Post by Scott Appleton
When I was in my early teenage years I recognized that in the hearts of my peer group lay one major problem. That problem was pride. The pride of youth that came with the belief that we could achieve anything… Read More ›
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The Scent of Her Soul: Part 2 – The Sex Slave’s Hero
Content warning. This story is designed for adults and mature teens. It involves sex trafficking. Rape, drugs, and nudity are mentioned. 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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The Seeking Soul – Trust and Acknowledge the Lord
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV) With the publication of Reapers, some have wondered why I… Read More ›
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Saturday Chat: January 10, 2015 – Trying to Stay Warm
At the time of posting this inaugural chat thread, the temperature is 12 degrees (F) in western Tennessee. I know some of you polar bears in more northern climes are chuckling at my reaction to such “balmy” weather, but it’s making… Read More ›
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Critique Group – January 9, 2015
It’s critique group day! (*The crowd cheers*) For this first week of critiques, several submissions came in. I’m glad for the enthusiasm, but since I don’t want to overwhelm my fellow critiquers right away, I will post one this week and… Read More ›
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Writing and Publishing News – Florida Christian Writers Conference
I have long recommended to aspiring writers that they attend writers conferences. At these conferences, attendees learn more about the writing craft and the publishing industry, and they receive valuable feedback about their work. They also gain contacts with other… Read More ›
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7 Ways to Develop Your Characters – Guest Post by Victoria Grace Howell
Hello, I’m Victoria, and I’ve been given the awesome opportunity to be the first guest post-er on Mr. Davis’s blog. I’m so excited. I’ve known him for a while, and I love his books and writing tips so I’m honored… Read More ›
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Critique Group Setup and Rules
Friday will be critique day for this blog, at least for as many Fridays as I can manage. We’ll see how it goes. There are two ways you can participate: 1. If you subscribe to or follow this blog, you… Read More ›
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The Scent of Her Soul: A Developing Story – Part 1
They gave me a shoe—Nike, size six, typical for a twelve-year-old. I sniffed the inside. The odor carried Amy’s essence—pungent sweat, a trace of blood … and the scent of her soul. I exhaled into the frosty night. A breeze… Read More ›