This is my third time trying to write this post. I guess I’m not that good with words. They kind of get in my way. Sometimes it takes me six whole books to say what I mean. I’ve said it now. I said it in the Dronefall Series. It took me about eight years and… Continue reading This Series Hijacked My Life
Tag: fiction writing
I Guess I’m Not a Hero
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but this blog has been quiet for months. The good news is, I’ve been working hard. And I have something to show for it. I have proofs for the new editions of the first four books of the Dronefall Series. It’s been a long haul, but I’ve gone through… Continue reading I Guess I’m Not a Hero
The Rise of “Gritty” Christian Fiction
If you’re reading this post, you probably know what “gritty” Christian fiction is. You might even write it yourself. In fact, there’s a good chance you consider yourself a gritty Christian author. We all know the story. None of us were satisfied with Christian fiction growing up. No variety. Cookie-cutter stories about cookie-cutter people with… Continue reading The Rise of “Gritty” Christian Fiction
7 Ways to Fall Back in Love with Your WIP
Sometimes the spark dies. You take a long break. You put your book on the backburner for some reason. Then you have to figure out how to start writing again. Maybe you’re coming out of burnout or have simply been too busy with other things to write your current book. Whatever the reason, when you… Continue reading 7 Ways to Fall Back in Love with Your WIP
Why Beautiful Prose Still Matters
I don’t read much fanfiction. I get a little nauseous slogging through what’s out there. There is just so much, and so much of it is just…wow. What the fanfiction universe has to offer is a very interesting cross-section of amateur writing. There are a lot of levels of seriousness and dedication. You can tell… Continue reading Why Beautiful Prose Still Matters