As a fiction author, I have the tendency to make stuff up. People are normally grateful when I do. In fact, I even get paid for it. 😉 But sometimes making stuff up can come back to bite you in the rear. And this is one of those times. In my novel, my Union hero,… Continue reading Contest and Giveaway: Williams Cranberry Cake Recipe Search
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The Hands and Feet of Christmas, A Christmas Short Story
This isn't the first time I have shared The Hands and Feet of Christmas. But it wouldn't be Christmas without dusting off the Prider family and their heart-touching story. Whether it's an old favorite for you by now or if you're sitting down to enjoy it for the first time, I pray that it blesses… Continue reading The Hands and Feet of Christmas, A Christmas Short Story
Writing Update
I just wanted to bring you a quick writing update. I currently have two books in progress, both on opposite ends of the spectrum. So here's the latest about what's happening on my desktop. Out of the Ashes is FINALLY in the hands of my critique team again. They had looked it over, shot holes… Continue reading Writing Update
A New Adventure!
Nothing sums it up quite like the image above. It is time to start a new adventure!! Don't worry, I'm still working on the old adventure. 😉 But the Lord has trumped my plans and has led me to start a new series while still working on the Ancient Words Series. You can read more… Continue reading A New Adventure!
When Fiction Meets Reality: The Battle of Chickamauga
When I sat down to begin writing/researching for the Ancient Words Series, one of the first questions I had asked was, "If a man joined the Confederacy from Bedford Co. TN, which regiment would he join?" There were two infantry regiments. I chose the 17th and drowned myself in its history. I read everything… Continue reading When Fiction Meets Reality: The Battle of Chickamauga
Writing Update and Ebook Sale
For those that follow me on Facebook, you may have already heard of how I've been spending my summer. For those that haven't heard, here's a quick rundown: After much prayer, I had decided to take the summer off. I was told back in February that I had mono and I discovered in June that… Continue reading Writing Update and Ebook Sale
Sneak Peak at my Future Projects
I had asked this question to my readers recently and felt that you deserved some feedback from me. So here it is. 🙂 As previously mentioned, the current series I'm writing covers both the Civil War era and the present day. The series is projected to complete in fall of 2018. But what will I… Continue reading Sneak Peak at my Future Projects
Happy 4th Birthday, Ancient Words!!
Happy 4th Birthday to the Ancient Words Series!!! Join me all month long for a special look at this series. I'll tell you how writing it has changed my life and challenged me in ways I never thought possible. I'll also share a peek into my future writing projects.
Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Hardheaded
I have this character, George Chandler. He is the sweetest, kindest, most willing, and all around loveable person. And yet he is the most hardheaded and difficult character I've had the pleasure of working with to date! For those that have read the Ancient Words Series, this may come as a shocker. George appears so… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Hardheaded
Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Withdrawn
If you're finding this post for the first time, you've entered into the middle of blog series on character development. My purpose for this series is to laugh along with fellow authors at the antics of our characters as well as pass along some proven tips. For the reader, I hope to entertain them with… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Withdrawn
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 