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Happy Saint Patrick's Day
What would be more fitting today than a St. Patrick’s Day message? I contemplated writing a little about the man who was Saint Patrick, but after reading his Confessio, I decided to simply post some of what he wrote. I believe that once you read some of this, and go beyond to the entire document, you will have a better idea of who Patrick was than any biography I can give. 1. I, Patrick, a sinner, a most simple countryman, …
Improve your scene, with music!
Time and time again I sat staring at that blasted, blinking cursor, trying to figure out why the scene I just spent so much time on lacked depth, direction, and emotion. It was a struggle that continued on and on, until one day, while watching the movie Gettysburg, inspiration hit me. I went to my computer while the movie played in the background. I rehashed an old scene and whalla! I re-read it and was very well pleased with the …
A Character Sketch
I have spent several years developing the main character for my debut novel. I was challenged today to write out a 5 or 6 sentence paragraph describing him. The attempt to boil down such a complex character that I have taken so long getting to know has been quite a challenge. Let’s see how I did: Seminary student, Robert McClain, has a heart that drives him ever forward with an vexatious desire to spread the gospel he believes he knows so well. His motives …
Darby’s Rangers
[amtap amazon:asin=0345465539] Anyone interested in the genesis of the modern US Army Rangers will love this book. As I read each page of Darby’s Rangers, I felt more like I was reading a well-written fiction account of World War II. The amazing part was, this was NOT fiction. The descriptions and stories about the Rangers and their experiences is superb! My Rating Please join the discussion about Darby’s Rangers
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B. Cornwell, "Rebel"
[amtap amazon:asin=0060934611] As a historical fiction writer myself, I am quite a sucker for just about any Civil War era fiction book I see. It was a suprise that I was given the entire Bernard Cornwell “Starbuck Chronicles” series as a gift. At my very first opportunity I peeled open the cover to book 1; “Rebel”, and poured myself into it. It didn’t take long for Mr. Cromwell to transport me back in time to a favorite setting. Soon after …
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