Well, I wanted to give everyone a chance to get every chance possible to get into the drawing for Chosen today, and the person who won happened to be someone who put his name in weeks ago. Our winner is Joe Miller. So Joe, come on down. <applause. applause> Joe, I’ll be dropping you a … More Waiting…waiting…waiting…a winner!
No, I’m not calling you an idiot, so calm down. But I just wanted to make the point that this generation, regardless of Donald Trump and what the media might think, doesn’t have a monopoly on blockheads. Our giveaway tomorrow (make sure you sign up for the drawing on the sidebar!) is for Chosen, the … More An Idiot’s Guide to “Chosen”
Today I broke a sledgehammer handle in half. I also smashed a cast-iron tub into pieces. I’m doing manly things. Be aware, my day job isn’t that manly. I mainly shuffle papers, type on a computer when I’m not waxing oh-so eloquently in the classroom to bored students. But once in a while a guys … More Manly Things
Have you ever had one of those experiences when you have a good idea for a book, only to have someone write it before you can? Or worse yet, write an unbelievable science fiction story, only to discover that it is really happening? Well, thanks to my old writing buddy, Celeste, I’ve learned that one … More Hey, I Wrote That Already!
Fiction is the lie that tells the truth. —Abraham Rothburg I run into a lot of different people online, which is just the way I like it. Teaching at a small Christian university, surrounded by Christian students and fellow Christian faculty and staff tends to insulate one from the world. There’s the tendency to start … More Why Write “Christian” Fiction?
Hey, I’m having fun. And from the reactions of those who are winning free autographed books, you guys are too. So let’s keep doing it. Our 60 Days of Giveaways continues with a giveaway this Friday (July 24). It will be an autographed copy of Chosen, my new story of Jonathan, the first prince of … More Giveaway #4 This Friday: “Chosen”
Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier. Random House. 422 pages. Charles Frazier is the author of Cold Mountain, a book I thoroughly enjoyed. This book, also set in the Smoky Mountains, has much of the same feel of his first novel, which won him the National Book Award. However, I found that it lacked the necessary … More Review: “Thirteen Moons” by Charles Frazier
Congrats to Peter William, who won an autographed copy of Infinity’s Reach today in our drawing as part of 60 Days of Giveaways. Peter, if you can send me your mailing address, I’ll get that right out to you. Next Friday, I’ll be giving away an autographed copy of Chosen, the story of Jonathan from … More Winner #3 Announced
Tomorrow I’ll be giving away an autographed copy of Infinity’s Reach, my retelling of Pilgrim’s Progress set in post-apocalyptic America. It’s a fun book with a lot of meaning as well. If you think it’s something you’d like, or would like for someone you know, make sure your name is in the drawing. Next Friday … More Another Giveaway Tomorrow
I was flattered to get an interview on another writer’s site. Christine Henderson was gracious enough to feature me and my books on her site today. You can find it here.
The Great Adventure 