Here’s a sneak peek at Salome’s Charger, the Christian suspense novel that Celeste Perrino-Walker and I are currently working on. It is based on the discovery of the platter that held the head of John the Baptist, and the rumors that it possesses mystical properties. The scene here is a confrontation between the two major … More Teaser: “Salome’s Charger”
Yes, yes, yes. I have neglected my duties as the world’s most sought-after blogger (right). I haven’t posted in quite a while, but I have all the excuses in the world, especially the fact that we are a mere week away from final exams here at beautiful Southwestern Adventist University. I have been kept busy … More So What’s New? Nuttin’.
I’m a Christian who believes Philippians 4:8, which reads: “Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things.” (KJV) I am also … More How to Write a Torture Scene
Well, he’s not dead yet…to quote Monty Python. But the woes, travails and trivia surrounding my MacBook Pro continue to amaze and confound me. Maybe I’m being too much of a stick in the mud. Maybe I’m spoiled. But I miss my laptop. It was set up just the way I wanted it. Even the … More The Surgery Was A Success, But the Patient Died
When I die, I’ve told my wife, I want them to find me sitting on my riding lawnmower in the back yard. Why? First, it’s a good place to get fresh air and sunshine. Second, it’s about the only place I can find peace and quiet anymore (even with the 4 hp. Briggs and Stratton … More The Creative Side of Mowing Your Lawn
It’s a dangerous life, that of the freelance writer. Not all people can face the daily challenges of getting up every morning, often even before breakfast, and trying to structure a coherent sentence from the muddled mess between your ears. And not only that, but sometimes electronics conspire against you! Knowing how much you depend … More The Blue Screen of Death
As I get older, it becomes easier and easier to see the places in my life that were a turning point. You know, hindsight is 20-20 and all that. What’s interesting about these moments is that when they come, most of the time you don’t recognize them for what they are. Here are the significant … More Moments That Change Us
One of the first tenets that one learns in studying public relations is this: Perception is more important than Reality. In other words, it doesn’t matter how honest, how authoritative, or how sincere you are. If your audience doesn’t believe you, it’s all for naught. You see this all the time in political campaigns. It’s … More If You Can’t Make It, Fake It
Kill Decision by Daniel Suarez. Signet Books. 512 pages. Those of you who have been hanging in there and reading my stuff for a while know that I have a bromance going on with Daniel Suarez. He’s been called the Second Coming of Michael Crichton in the sub-genre of the techno-thriller, but as I have … More Review: “Kill Decision” by Daniel Suarez
Well my fears about getting to my two school presentations this morning turned out to be Much Ado About Nothing. Everything went well. Kids were happy, teachers were happy, and I was elated. Now I am sitting in a IHOP eating a chicken salad and taking my time until my plane flies out of here … More Deep In the Heart of Texas
The Great Adventure 