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Where Do My Ideas Come From? Part 1

A Discussion about My Next Novel, The Tenth Plague Putting my finger on where exactly the original idea for my upcoming novel, The Tenth Plague, came from is difficult because the novel began forming in my mind probably five or six years ago. The … Continue reading →

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Endorsements for The Tenth Plague

Are you afraid of what others think of you? If you say no, then you’ve never worn the author’s hat and been in the position of seeking endorsements for your next novel. I’ll be frank—this is probably my least favorite … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading: David Copperfield

I have a confession to make. I’ve probably seen more movies based on classics than classics I’ve actually read. But now I’m hoping to change that. Recently, Audible.com featured a list of free classics for those who have downloaded the … Continue reading →

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Favorite Books: A Swiftly Tilting Planet

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 … Continue reading →

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When Life Happens

Have you ever had one of those weeks? I know it’s a cliche, but truly when it rains, it pours. At least it does for me. Have I told you about my rather odd work situation? I guess it’s a “God thing.” In 2006, I was laid off from my editing role at a Christian [...]

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Sorry no post today

Sorry, no time. I’ve been taking a grueling editing test over the last three days (think of it as a major exam) in hopes of snagging a major editing gig. If I qualify for this opportunity, then I may have some more steady income rolling in. That means I can then dedicate at least “some” [...]

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A Sure Cure for Writer’s Ego

Recently, I came across a guest blog at a popular website about Christian fiction. The author (who shall remain nameless) was talking about how she wrote her stories and mentioned that she’d written over one hundred books. Wow. That’s quite an achievement. I’m sure many of us would love to be in her shoes. Cold, [...]

I Miss You, Dad

It’s hard to sum up a life in only a few words. And this offering certainly doesn’t do this amazing worker, provider, father, husband, and grandfather justice. Exactly one year ago today, my father, Larry, only 71, said good-bye to this life and stepped into a much better one after a two-and-half-year struggle with brain [...]

Release Date Changed to January 2013

. . . And a Chat about Discouragement Questions. Were you born with them the same way I was? Why does such and such happen? Why is life seemingly so much tougher for me than for ______ ? Why is life so hard? Recently I grappled with more questions when my publisher’s publicist e-mailed me. [...]

Searching for Shirley MacLaine

In January 1991, I began a newspaper internship at the Greenville Piedmont (now defunct) in Greenville, South Carolina. It was my senior year in college, and I was graduating in May with a BA degree in print journalism. One of the more unusual “adventures” (misadventures might be a better word) occurred the day the managing [...]