One of the questions I traditionally give my Narrative Writing students goes like this: “How does your writing reflect who you are?” I give it to them at the beginning of the semester and tell them that it will be on their final exam. None so far have given me what I would consider a … More What Defines You?
OK, total honesty time…for you and for me. Why do you write? Fame and fortune? Because it’s fun? Because you have something to say? I don’t know for sure, but I would wager that most–if not all–of us write because it’s our shot at immortality. We can believe on our deathbed that our name will … More The Search for Immortality
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. –Isaiah 55:8. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 20:1. I don’t believe in … More Why “Chosen”?
I came to Texas in 1998 from the beautiful state of Idaho. I had no idea that my family would be moving to Texas, but of course, I never planned on moving to Idaho either. Years ago, I left California for Illinois and had a horrible experience. I discovered that I was definitely a westerner. … More When God’s Way Is Not Your Way
The Shaking (Strait Truth Series: Book 1) by Celeste Perrino-Walker. 257 pages. One of the problems with my commitment to read and review as many indie Christian books as I can find is often you get misses. But sometimes you find a hit, and this is one of those. The Shaking is actually two stories … More Review: “The Shaking” by Celeste Perrino-Walker
I had the opportunity to team teach a couple of classes in the past few years, one on scriptwriting and a second entitled “Christianity and Science Fiction.” Both of them were fun classes, a fun experience, and I hope to have the chance to do it again. One of the statements that my fellow teacher … More Organized? Me?
I’ll give you the short answer: I have no idea. I’ve been enticed with the idea of co-authoring a book for a long time. I’ve pursued my daughter, who is a good writer herself, to co-author something with me. But she’s been around me long enough to know that we wouldn’t get along as co-authors. … More How To Co-write A Book
North of Elysium by Jerry J. K. Rogers. 69,000 words. Available on Smashwords. Because of the type of books that I write, I continue to look for and read as many Christian indie books that I can find. If you have one that you’d like to recommend, let me know and I will probably take … More Review: North of Elysium by Jerry J.K. Rogers
Well, two bits of good news happened yesterday. First, after much deliberating, negotiating and emailing back and forth, my illustrator and I have agreed on a contract to put together the cover for my next book, Chosen (and yes, I am going with that title, at least for now). For a while I wasn’t sure … More Partners in Crime
Don’t get me wrong. I am a strong advocate of Christian fiction. Most of what I write is Christian fiction. Although conservatives in my church often look down their noses in disapproval of anything with the word “fiction” associated with it, writers within my church have been writing fiction for generations. And I believe there … More The Trouble with Christian Fiction
