My wife loves Johnnie Alexander books. She’s read most of them. Her favorite is the Where Treasure Hides published in 2013. While I read another of Johnnie’s books, she kept saying, “You should read her first one. It’s my favorite.” I recently […]
A blasting cap is a small explosive used to detonate larger explosives. Used properly, it clears the way for construction. Used improperly, it can injure or kill. If I handed you a blasting cap this morning, what would you do? I’m sure […]
While researching my next project about an early Iron Age warrior, I read In the Footsteps of King David, Revelations From An Ancient Biblical City by Yosef Garfinkel, Saar Ganor and Michael G. Hasel. The book provides findings from seven years of […]
Last Saturday I attended my second family reunion of the summer. Another is scheduled later this month. I enjoy connecting with people at reunions. When we have a larger attendance, I must work hard to speak to everyone. Sometimes I can’t get […]
Feeling good about my progress on Growing Up Ozark Poor! So far I’m 66% complete on the Editing phase. I made it through one section of major rework. Have a couple more to do. [mybookprogress progress=”0.6630434782608695″ phase_name=”Editing” book=”1″ book_title=”Growing Up Ozark Poor” […]
Looking for a change of pace for your summer reading? I enjoyed The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. The murder mystery features Flavia, an 11-year-old girl and chemistry whiz. She investigates the murder of a man found […]
Yesterday Elaine and I drove to the funeral of Gerry Conklin, my brother-in-law’s mother. It was in the town where I had a weekend youth ministry during college. The day blessed me in two ways. First, it was great to hear the […]
I will launch the summer edition of the newsletter today. Please comment on the newsletter and the flash fiction here. I am excited about this issue. Not only is it a milestone for the website (1st newsletter) but I enjoyed writing the […]
Crafting my first novel is a learning experience. I’ve learned a lot about the publishing industry and have more to learn. I’ve also learned a lot about writing fiction. I give thanks for beta readers. Elaine, Rachel, Denise, Debbie, Brittney and Amy […]
A few years ago, I searched for an e-book to while away the hours flying over the Pacific. I discovered Spinward Fringe Origins by Randolph Lalonde. Great characters and action populate this series sci-fi space opera. The galaxy Lalonde builds includes many […]