I read a blog today of a lady’s unexpected health problem and the fear she is now experiencing. I understand completely her fears, not knowing the answer is the most difficult part. One can deal with a diagnosis, good or bad, we can move on, make plans and get busy living […]
Faith
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I visited with my sister this weekend and we spoke about my trilogy. She has a masters degree in creative writing. She has tried to read my trilogy but states all the other authors and editors do not write the way I write. That you must hook people quickly into […]
A few days ago I blogged about the role of faith in an epic high fantasy story. Now, if I mentioned faith and sacrifice in the same sentence would you automatically think, “Oh no, here comes a Jesus Christ reference!” Think for a moment of a soldier. A soldier is […]
Since late 2011, I have been promoting my trilogy, The Chosen One of Allivar. The story is a mythology which requires creation, life and end of times. I’ve sold quite a few, but reviews and ratings have been very, very difficult to receive. I’ve been told it is very good, […]
As an author that loves the romantic ideal of the legends from the medieval period, I routinely scope out various words in Twitter that illicit a response from those that engage in this social media. This process allows me to get a glimpse of what our current society is all […]
We live in an era of heightened preconception: An opinion or conception formed in advance of adequate knowledge or experience. In other words, we are as prejudiced as ever. No matter how hard I try to explain most do not understand the difference between a spiritually based story and one […]
If I could wish anything for my family and friends, and even strangers – is to live a life of passion. It has been said that doing what you like is what will provide the most happiness in life. For most of our lives we are working. Yet most go […]
Last night I found myself in a heated discussion with my daughter over my trilogy. I am reformatting the stories under my publishing company control and I am going to insert a Prologue. I truly hate prologues, but apparently we live in a period of time where readers want a […]
I have seen two movie versions of Les Miserables. One with Liam Neeson and the other with Hugh Jackman. Both versions provide a moving story based on the book, which I have yet to read. The most recent one, a musical, I have to admit annoyed me at times with […]
I just finished watching the Life of Pi and was moved deeply by the story. I have the book on my Kindle, but can’t seem to find the time to sit and read as I fulfill my professional duties and the little time remaining to writing. The story to me […]