September - 2022 2/3

Sep 18, 20228 min read

Tumbleweed Hearts

He stood at the tent door for a moment, knowing what was to come on the other side. Furlough had been a welcome to all the men, and months

Sep 17, 20225 min read

Pandemic Dawn Book I: Free Chapter

I thought I would share a little from the first novel in my post-apocalyptic series, Pandemic Dawn Book I.

Sep 16, 20226 min read

Creating a Great Character for a Book

Sometimes the people I speak with have read my novels and asked about specific characters. Whether it is the main character, a secondary, or

Sep 15, 20222 min read

Thursdays with Maxine

I have noticed the late rising sun over the last few weeks. First, it was shining bright on our walks; now, it is darker and colder; Autumn

Sep 14, 20228 min read

How to be an Author: Writing the First Draft

The first draft is a crucial step because it allows you to read through your story and see where you could improve the telling.

Sep 12, 20221 min read

Planning for the Re-Write of Losing Dani Strumm

I like Dani as a character and feel she is fully developed, deep, and engaging.

Sep 12, 20222 min read

Bruce's Chocolate Silk Pie

This pie is rich and delicious. Normally you get about 8 servings, sometimes more. I always take a whole piece, but it is rich...

Sep 11, 20221 min read

Cream of Mushroom Soup

My favorite homemade cream of mushroom soup. Better than any other I have ever had! First of all, this, unfortunately, is a stock image...

Sep 11, 20223 min read

God's Unconditional Love

Sometimes people speak of "unconditional love," and they present it as an all-encompassing thing that blindly accepts everything

Sep 11, 20222 min read

Finding time for Losing Dani Strumm

My latest novel, Losing Dani Strumm, was supposed to be released earlier this year. My hope was late spring or early summer of 2022.

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