J. Drew Brumbaugh I did my traditional New Year’s Day viewing of all three extended-version Lord of the Rings movies. I really like what Peter Jackson did with them, though as a long time fan of the novels there are parts he left out that I wish could have been included. Oh well, I suppose the movies are … Read More
As this holiday season approaches I have been wondering if we’ve lost the real meaning of Christmas. This is not to slight or detract from other religions or winter holidays or celebrations, it is just my personal perspective. In my mind love, sacrifice and helping those less fortunate are the teachings of Christ. We can … Read More
From time to time I run across a real treasure. Deep Naked by Riley Hill is one. While the book is listed as YA, I think adults who enjoy this sort of story will find it a very good read. There are places in this book that are so well written that it will bring … Read More
Hello all. I know everyone is busy, who isn’t, so I wouldn’t ask for something if it wasn’t important (at least to me). I am in the midst of a marketing campaign for War Party. I would like to see it get more attention in the general publishing world. One thing holding it back is … Read More
When I set out to write novels I can’t say I really think about what genre or marketing category it will fit into. I don’t sit down to type thinking “I’m going to write a thriller, or a suspense novel.” I began with a plot premise, a few characters in mind who will be challenged … Read More
Normally I don’t blog that is until today. I was offered a chance to do a guest blog for someone who does. Her blog is about how writers write (mostly, I think) so I did a short bit about how I write novels, in particular Shepherds. If you are interested here is the link. Feel … Read More
Last night, I ventured to Loganberry Books in Shaker Heights. It is a fabulous independent book seller with room after room of all kinds of books. It would be easy to spend hours wandering around in the store just looking and maybe dreaming of being able to read even a small fraction of what is … Read More
ot long ago I had the pleasure of meeting up with an author who helped get me going on a better path to my own writing. K. A. Jordan was in Ashtabula for a charity book signing. This was especially relevant as her novel “Swallow the Moon” is set in Ashtabula. We met her at … Read More
It’s hard to believe but they are building a new house down at the corner of our street. Early on the construction crew dug up the cable that feeds our street with both internet and TV. The cable company came and installed a temporary fix. But they put it on the ground, right in the … Read More
There are a lot of good books out there, and within them there is a lot of good writing, But, there are very few passages that stick in your mind as superior, as writing so good it transcends just about everything else, writing so good that it takes you somewhere else, makes you feel that … Read More