Once upon a time there were three bears: a Mama Bear, a Papa Bear and a Baby Bear…. We learn the art of telling stories at an early age, and in the process of learning to tell stories, I believe we actually do ourselves a disservice. For as writers, our job is not to tell … More Why You Should Get Rid of Exposition
A while back this blog featured what I called The Great Adventure Manifesto, my effort to put into words what I believe and why I write what I write. I am going to take some time in coming weeks to elaborate on that document, focusing on the six points I make toward the end. I … More God’s Calling Is Only Boring If We Ignore It
I have felt a need lately to spruce up my marketing plan for my indie books, or perhaps, come up with a marketing plan. If I were honest with myself, I would rather be writing books than selling them, and so it’s one of those things I have put off. Recently a friend whose wife … More Review: Three Books on Indie Book Marketing
Freedom by Daniel Suarez. 417 pages. Penguin Group. Daniel Suarez has been called the modern-day equivalent to Michael Crichton, and the more I read of Suarez’s material, not only do I agree, but feel that he might be better than Crichton. What I find interesting is that Suarez, as far as I know, still hasn’t … More Review: “Freedom” by Daniel Suarez
Since the day that I started pursuing writing seriously back in the 80s, I have written autobiographical books, how-to books, children’s books, and novels in the steampunk, sci-fi and Christian fiction genres. But I have had a project in the back of my mind for at least a couple of decades: the story of Jonathan, … More How to Write a Biblical Novel
Instead of spending the usual time talking to you about my writing experience, I thought this was a good opportunity to share words from a colleague. I have known Celeste perrino Walker professionally for about 25 years (has it been that long?), and during that time I have constantly been impressed not only by the … More The Shaking: An Interview with Celeste perrino Walker, Author
Hey gang: Life is…complicated these days, but that’s usually par for my course. Second week of school, and I am still waiting for things to settle down. Broke one of my cardinal rules and agreed to serve on a committee that meets RIGHT during my writing time. But there was pressure…no more excuses. Monday, Labor … More Words from the Audience
Leave it to a fellow Christian writer, a friend and somewhat of a protege to dub the stuff I am coming up with as part of a new genre. Celeste perrino Walker is the co-author of The Eleventh Hour, Midnight Hour and author of at least a dozen other great Christian books. Take a look … More The Birth of a New Genre?
The worst thing that ever happened to Christianity was when it was accepted as a part of mainstream society. From the very beginning of its revolutionary-based advent, Christianity has thrived best under adversity. Its opponents today in the Western world are no longer persecution and torture, but apathy, complacency and compromise. Christians have isolated themselves … More The Great Adventure Manifesto: What I Believe
I am a week into my 17th year of teaching university, and as usual, the stress level lessens a great deal after week one. I am teaching four classes plus an independent study, and everything has flowed pretty good this week, so I am happy. One of those classes is brand new, and since it … More Week One Is History
