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
I rarely read romance novels, even ones with a fantasy twist, but I do have a weakness for Christian indie writers. I came across Ralph Smith and his book series, which starts with “Seal of the King” on Twitter. We struck up a conversation, and that led to my read and review. “Seal of the … More Review: “Seal of the King” by Ralph Smith
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”
I am a product of the Seventh-day Adventist publishing system. For more than 100 years, Adventists have shared their distinctive beliefs and messages through written books and magazines that are published in printing presses around the world and distributed in Adventist Book Centers as well as door to door. My first book, 52 Things to … More Long Time Gone
This week is one of transitions. I am proctoring final exams for my students, grading them as soon as they are finished, and moving ahead with working out final grades. Sunday is commencement. At the same time, I am working on my own mental organization of my upcoming writing project. With much deliberation and some … More Shuffling the Deck
The Great Adventure 