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
And finally, here is the exciting conclusion of the segment on The Battle of Michmash, taken from my new book, Chosen: It took about two hours for Abner to march the bulk of Israel’s army the eight miles to Geba. When he arrived at noon, Saul had committed the garrison at Geba to an … More “Chosen: The Battle of Michmash: Part 3”
The story continues…If you missed the first part, look at the previous entry. Jonathan took the lead in their climb up the cliff in the dark. Ziba was in no hurry to get to the top and meet whatever awaited them there, but at the same time, he was having a hard time catching … More “Chosen: The Battle of Michmash, Part 2”
Lest you think my summer was totally wasted, I wanted to share with you a sneak peek at the new book I am working on. If you go back in entries a few months, you can catch the first few chapters. But here is a except from the exciting Battle of Michmash in later chapters … More A Sneak Peek: “Chosen: The Battle of Michmash” part 1
SIX YEARS LATER Jonathan and Ziba pushed silently through the grass on their bellies until they could see over the edge of the hillside. The evening was still, and as the sun set over their left shoulders, they moved as quietly as they could so they wouldn’t be noticed by the Philistine guards below. Saul … More Chosen Ch. 4: “Encounter at Geba”
“I WIN!” Ziba shouted to Jonathan across the table and jumped to his feet. The burly 12 year old raised his arms in victory and danced in place, which the younger Jonathan sat quietly grinning up at his friend. “See,” Jonathan said. “You said you never win at Jackal and Dogs.” “Well, I don’t usually,” … More Chosen Ch. 3: “King and Champion”
Every writing and editing project goes through what I call its “Ugly Stepchild” phase. My latest book, Chosen, is right there, right now. This is a project I have been planning for more than 20 years. I have started and stopped on it several times. Before summer started, I reviewed what I had before and … More Sow Ears and Silk Purses
“Stop me if you’ve heard this one. Three men met on the field of battle—an Amalekite, a Canaanite and a Philistine. The Amalekite showed up in full armor and raised his spear to the sky. ‘I have won many battles. I am not afraid of either of you.’ He was promptly run over by the … More Chosen Ch 2 “The Road to Salvation”
And so it begins…Here is the first chapter in my writing project this summer, a Biblical novel about David and Jonathan. I hope you enjoy it. In southern Canaan, on the fertile plain south of the hill country, yet north of the dry Wilderness of Ziph, lay the mighty walled city of Gath. While … More Chosen Ch. 1 “A Conspiracy of Kings”
The Great Adventure 