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.
Sorry, I have been somewhat scarce the past few days. I am working with my fellow author, Celeste Perrino-Walker, in the editing process for our upcoming Christian suspense novel, Salome’s Charger, which will appear on virtual bookshelves September 1. Writing is hard work, and editing…is harder work. Some people love it, and I have made … More Miss Me?
Congratulations to Pearl Angeli, winner of an autographed copy of If Tomorrow Comes. Pearl, you will be getting your prize next week in the mail. I’ll be drawing the name of a winner every Friday until September 1. That’s when we will launch our new Christian suspense novel, Salome’s Charger. Next Friday, July 17, the … More Here’s Winner #2!
