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April 5, 2013
What Can We Learn from The Hunger Games? Part 2
See Part 1. This novel made me think. A lot. What if my name were drawn in an annual death lottery and I was released into an arena where twenty-three other people wanted me dead? What would I do? What … Continue reading →
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March 30, 2013
I’m Featured at Novel Rocket
Check out my article, “Strategy for Aspiring Novelists.”
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March 29, 2013
What Can We Learn from The Hunger Games? Part 1
Right away, I want to be clear that just because I’m reviewing this novel (I haven’t seen the movie) doesn’t mean I would recommend it to everyone. I do believe discerning adults can benefit by reading the novel and considering … Continue reading →
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March 22, 2013
Should I Pursue Novel Writing as a Career?
Every once in a while, a friend contacts me and tells me about a promising young man or woman who shows extraordinary writing talent. The young person would like to connect with me and get advice about being a professional … Continue reading →
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March 15, 2013
Flash Fiction: A Dog’s Tale
Based on a true story It was the perfect summer day. Pristine blue sky. Simmering warmth. Just enough unobstructed sunshine to heat my pumping bare arms. I maintained a measured, quick stride up G Street past ranches and bungalows with … Continue reading →
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March 8, 2013
Favorite Books: The Chronicles of Prydain
A while back, several fans responded to a query on my Facebook author page about what I should write about at my blog. One response was: What do you like to read? Who are your favorite authors? Narrowing down the list is … Continue reading →
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March 1, 2013
Be Careful What You “Like” Part 2
In Part 1, we looked at the word like and how Facebook, in particular, has influenced our view of it. We discussed that though approval is indeed part of life, we have a problem when we put too much emphasis … Continue reading →
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February 22, 2013
Be Careful What You “Like” Part 1
If you’re anybody on Facebook, certainly you’ve seen that little word—like—that can say so much. It can boost a businesswoman’s confidence when she sees how many Facebook friends like her photography, or it can provide affirmation to a nervous high … Continue reading →
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February 15, 2013
Always Read the Fine Print
Do you ever have to learn things the hard way? Unfortunately, I’ve had to do this a number of times in my fortysomething number of years. You’d think I would have learned by now. But no. I just did it … Continue reading →
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February 7, 2013
In Defense of Clean Speech in Christian Fiction, Part 10
See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, and Part 9. Note: This installment deals with some specific crude words found in the King James Version of the Bible. Secondary Considerations: But Doesn’t God Use Vulgarities in the … Continue reading →
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