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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

Author Bruce Shields
Sep 18, 20228 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.

Author Bruce Shields
Sep 17, 20225 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

Author Bruce Shields
Sep 16, 20226 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

Author Bruce Shields
Sep 15, 20222 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.

Author Bruce Shields
Sep 14, 20228 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.

Author Bruce Shields
Sep 12, 20221 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...

Author Bruce Shields
Sep 12, 20222 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...

Author Bruce Shields
Sep 11, 20221 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

Author Bruce Shields
Sep 11, 20223 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.

Author Bruce Shields
Sep 11, 20222 min read
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