The following is a list of blogs/sites I’m currently subscribed to: Historical Fiction: Carla Nayland Historical Fiction – A blog mainly about researching, writing, and reading historical fiction Elizabeth Chadwick: Living the History – Historical fiction author Elizabeth Chadwick uses this space to discuss her work, her research and share her love… Read More »What I’m Reading
I recently finished reading A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin. This is the third book in the series of A Song of Ice and Fire, and probably the best of the three. I haven’t had a chance to read the fourth novel, A Feast for Crows, but it’s… Read More »A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire Book 3) by George R.R. Martin
Bernard Cornwell’s latest novel in the Saxon Chronicles, Sword Song, was released Tuesday, January 22nd. I’m eager to pick this one up, though I’m still two novels behind in the series. I’m almost done with The Pale Horseman. It’s taking me a little longer to get through this one as my wife and… Read More »Bernard Cornwell – Sword Song (The Saxon Chronicles, Book 4)
It seems today that in a lot of our literature, movies, and television shows, writers tend to ignore the spiritual aspects of human beings. I wonder why that is. To be religious and spiritual is a common human trait, one that is shared by over 90% of the world population.… Read More »Characterization: Religion and Fiction Characters
So I’m finally hoping to get back into updating my blog. The holiday season was a little crazy for me. One, I got married. Pretty big deal I guess. Preparations for that consumed most of my time over the month of December, as well as the birth of my first… Read More »Novel Update – Third Revision Complete
A special thanks to author David Anthony Durham for stopping by my site last week. I posted a review to his new fantasy novel Acacia: Book One: The War With the Mein, and he so kindly responded to my post. Best of wishes to David on his new novel. It… Read More »Thanks to David Anthony Durham
There has been some debate and speculation over whether or not J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter contains Christian themes. I’ve never read any of the books — I plan to at some point — so I can’t weigh in too much with my opinion, but until reading a recent interview with J.K.… Read More »Christian Themes in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter
Planning to write is as important as planning to go to the gym. If you give yourself a set time to write everyday, you’re more likely to accomplish something. I know writers who can’t write until they feel compelled or inspired to write, but I’ve found in my experience that… Read More »The Habits of Writing