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 themes, including slavery, advanced technology, prescience and the storage and transference of consciousness. […]
Many of the incidents in Growing Up Ozark Poor have a basis in family history. I was editing today where one is mentioned. A girl lowers a twine noose through a brush pile trying to lasso a rattlesnake. The story is not vital to the plot and it may not survive. But I love the
This week The Sparking Faith Podcast will focus on the armor of God in Ephesians chapter 6. Superheroes, stickers and sports help us understand how to approach the spiritual battle of life. Listen to each two-minute episode on your favorite podcast, or at the website www.sparkingfaith.com.
A blast from the past. That’s me — the tall one in a shirt! What do you think is happening? Who am I saving? How many stitches did I need after this feat? The real story? Zero stitches needed. I was baby sitting the bear for a friend building a new house. He wasn’t a
I have a confession to make. I usually don’t read romance novels. However, my wife loves the books by Johnnie Alexander. Since I am working to improve my writing craft, I decided to try a new genre. So I picked up one of Johnnie’s latest books. The Cryptographer’s Dilemma was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed
This Sunday, June 26, I will be filling the pulpit for Jeremiah Holcomb who is vacationing with his family. Jeremiah preaches for the Refuge Christian Church in Eudora, KS. My mother attends here. I’m looking forward to speaking on “Five Factors for Following Jesus.” The message is based on Luke 9:46-62.
What story do you see in this photo? It is part of my inspiration for my WIP historical novel about a small boy growing up in the Ozarks at the end of the Great Depression. I imagine his grandma looked like this. This is a photo of my great grandmother taken on her cabin porch.
During part of my youth, we lived in the country. Sometimes my brother and I would pluck long stalks of grass. You know, the ones with a big seed head on the end? We’d clamp the stem end in our teeth and let the head hang out front. I don’t know why. I guess we
Junior high boys never admit they cry. I’m no longer a junior high boy, so I can admit it now. The Yearling by Marjorie Rawlings made me cry when I attended junior high. It is the first book to impact me with such strong emotions. I identified with Jody and stayed up late at night
Last Friday I visited the Central Christian College of the Bible library looking for some books on culture and customs of the Bible. This will be useful for the Warrior project. Patty Agee was super helpful. I also picked up a couple of books in the bookstore. Can’t wait to finish the rewrite of Ozark
