Today I read a story from the Los Angeles Times about Helen Zell, wife of billionaire Sam Zell who just donated $50 million to the University of Michigan for creative writing programs. I applaud the Zell’s for their generosity, but this is very rare in the world of philanthropy. Most of the philanthropic efforts being … Continue reading »
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Raising a Preemie: My Son’s Current Predicament
Yesterday my wife and I took my son Conner to an endocrinologist to discuss the fact that his bone growth is two years behind what it should be. This is all due to the fact that my son was born at 24 weeks, weighed 1 lb. 8 oz., and was 12 inches long. The doctor … Continue reading »
2 Days Until My Book Releases…Or the World Ends
I received the book back from the proofer (quick job, but thorough) and am finally finished with all the corrections. Book 3 will hit the Kindle and Nook market on Friday on schedule…unless the world ends. I feel strange since finishing this novel that took about 18 months of my life to complete. I’m looking … Continue reading »
10 Days Until the End of My Book…Or the End of the World
The final chapter of my post-apocalyptic epic romantic tale of faith and peril, This Broken Earth, Book 3: Babylon the Great is coming out on December 21st. I have decided to post 10 of the things that could happen to our planet that might bring about the end… …and enjoy some hype along the way… … Continue reading »
5 Best Selling Novels We’ve Forgotten
I have been accused, on occasion, of lamenting the success of Twilight. Why shouldn’t I? It reads like a poorly scripted soap opera, it’s characters are shallow at best and it has no lasting value in regards to the human condition…and aren’t we already tired of seeing vampire books? Most publishing houses are currently using a … Continue reading »
5 Writers Who Rocked the Boat
As a writer there are several things that one can do to gain notoriety. We can blog continually (like this writer does), tweet constantly, post annoying Facebook threads or simply do what writers have done for centuries and that is write something that upsets the norm. The truth is that writers, at least some of … Continue reading »
Don’t Blame the Writer
In the wake of the Aurora tragedy, the media is coming out of the woodwork with some off the wall commentating. This terrible event has unfortunately become the fodder for those who would want to point fingers and blame others for the act of a deranged man. I first heard the blame game being played … Continue reading »
An Independence Day Observation
Yes, I plan on writing today. I wrote 2500 words yesterday (or rather last night in the wee hours of the morning). I sat outside yesterday and watched my son and my middle daughter light water dynamite one after another, exploding ant hills and various other insect hovels… …but I must make one observation about … Continue reading »
Writing the Apocalypse: Economic Collapse
As a precursor to the release of my new novel This Broken Earth, I will be posting periodic research I have been doing into the possible downfall of our world as we know it. I wanted my novel to have a realistic feel as if the events I describe could possibly happen to our world. … Continue reading »
Online Schooling: A Backdoor Plan to Lay Off Teachers
Online schooling seems to be the buzzword around public schools nationwide. Oklahoma state superintendent Janet Barresi (R) has mandated that every school K-12 offer at least 5 courses online. These courses will be accessible at home by students, effectively allowing them to stay at home and still gain credits toward a diploma. I ask: How … Continue reading »
