Ephemera on writing, politics, or what-have-you
After many delays, and more drama than I can possibly get into here, I have finally finished Book two in the Sweet River Redemption series. Praise be to Jesus, since it wasn’t me that got it done. I struggled with every last word in this one, my friends. Book two is hard. I had heard…
One of my favorite Tweeps has a blog that is well worth your time and this particular article is something you need to check out. ‘You are what you wear,’ and other dumb advice.
The love story of Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe told through the Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery is one of my all-time favorites. Gilbert’s steadfast affection and then sacrificial love for Anne is a beautiful thing in both it’s simplicity and faith. Sure he has his weak moments, but overall the…
If you’re a regular reader then you’ve noticed I have been silent for weeks. I spelunked (that’s a word isn’t it?) deep into the editing cave and only just emerged. I’ve got two manuscripts that are currently in revisions, one – The Broken Trail – about to emerge ready to query. So that means it’s time…
Howdy! Thanks for checking out my bio. If you’re a regular and are wondering what the heck this is, check out PitchWars, a writing contest started by the very talented Brenda Drake. If you’re a mentor stopping by, thank you! I really appreciate that you’re taking the time to do this and that you’re considering working…
Where I grew up the natural world had only just been tamed; it still had its wild side. I spent my childhood weaving in and out of forests, tromping through marshy rivers and boggy backyards with a troupe of neighborhood kids. The woods were full of ferny kingdoms and gigantic rocks left behind by glaciers…
Originally posted on Thought Catalog:
iStockphoto / InnaFelker ‘A Serious Epidemic Of Impatience’ Here in New York City where BookExpo America (BEA) is holding the focus of many in the traditional publishing establishment, a friend and I were finishing lunch at Café Luxembourg when the waiter approached. “I overheard you guys talking about publishing,” he said. “I wondered…
