Distractions. The big D. The bane of most writers. I deal with it a lot for two reasons. One, I never got in the habit of writing every morning, like I should do. If I did, I would probably have a ritual that eliminated a lot of those distractions. Or maybe not. Secondly, I practice … More How to Deal with Distractions…Squirrel!
The Triumph of the Sun by Wilbur Smith. 659 pages. Zaffre Books. I have read other books by Wilbur Smith before, but this book really surprised me in a couple of ways. Smith is well known as one of the premier historical novelists, especially when it comes to 19th Century Britain in the African continent. … More Review: “The Triumph of the Sun” by Wilbur Smith
Yesterday’s CBS Sunday Morning had a commentary that struck a chord with me. The woman who spoke talked about retirement. She referred to a comment that her father made about horse racing. “Always watch what happens in the third turn,” he told her. “Because those in the race often find a lot more purpose when … More Making It All Worthwhile
Book reviews are tricky. Every author looks for them, wants them, needs them, because they give them credibility. I have had many people tell me how much they like my books, but when I ask them to write a review, it’s like pulling teeth to get anything out of them. I don’t know if they … More How to Write a Decent Review
I’m currently reading a great book by Wilbur Smith about the siege of Khartoum and the battle of Omdurman in 1884 entitled The Triumph of the Sun. When I finish it, I will be sure to include a review here. But the reason I mention it today is because of the topic of location. Where … More Have You Ever Been to….?
It’s been several years since glenchen.com has seen any major changes. It’s done what it was intended to do: draw attention to my blog, to my books, and to my manifesto. But I have decided to kick over a few rocks and in the process see if there is a better way to present myself … More Time for a FACELIFT
“Pilate saith unto him, What is truth?” –John 18:38 KJV I write in a variety of genres, varying from Christian suspense to science fiction. And it’s important to keep the reader entertained. But as I continue to write short stories, screenplays and books, I become more and more convinced that entertainment is not enough, especially … More Tell the Truth…Always
I’m sitting in my hotel room in Cedar City, Utah, getting ready to head back to the Las Vegas Airport and home. It’s been a good weekend. I was asked to come and preach and sing at a very small Seventh-day Adventist Church in this moderate-sized town on the border between high desert and piney … More In the steps of Abraham
When my son was involved in a car accident 20 years ago and suffered a traumatic brain injury, I learned a bit about the brain and how it works, mostly through talking with doctors. They often refer to the brain as a “black box,” meaning that whenever there’s an accident, they really don’t know what’s … More When There’s Nothing To Say
Who is the best writer in the world? If you are one of my former students, you would probably recognize this as a trick question, which I am notorious for. Because at one time or another, every writer–when things are going well, and the kudos are coming hard and fast–on occasion, feels that they are … More The Best Writer In the World
