Every author looks forward to releasing a new book. We count the days until we can change our social media and web pages from “coming soon” to “now available.” We look forward to holding the first print copy of our latest creation in hand, and unboxing many more. After many…
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This is an exciting time, full of anticipation. The Widower and the Washer is getting closer to its summer release. After multiple rounds of revision, editing, and proofreading, I’ve entered the phase where we work out details, make adjustments to the interior design, and get all of the technical stuff…
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Hello Friends! I realize it has been too long since I posted an update. But don’t worry—the reasons aren’t bad. First, The Widower and the Washer is a step closer to publication. I recently finished some minor post-editing revisions, and the book is moving to proofreading and layout. Meanwhile, the…
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As I write this, a full year has passed since my wife Angela entered into victory. First, I want to thank all of you who reached out with cards, texts, emails, calls, and prayers. I appreciate your concern and encouragement. Some of you asked if I did anything special to…
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Hello friends! With the end of the year approaching, I decided to do something a little different and highlight some of my favorite new releases from the past year. According to Goodreads, I read about 15,000 pages across 58 different books in 2024. For today’s purposes, I’ll focus only on…
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For the second time this year, I’ve gone more than a month without posting a new blog entry. I’d like to tell you that my silence is because I’ve been busy finishing my next book. That is partly true. I’ve exceeded my original 40,000-word target. I’ve even added its projected…
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We all like a good origin story, right? We see a new superhero or villain in a movie and we want to know where that person came from. Where did the hero get his powers? What precipitated the villain’s descent into malevolence? Filmmakers know we have these questions, so they…
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It has been over a month since I began drafting my next book. As of this moment, the draft sits at just over 15,000 words. I expect the finished result to end up somewhere around 40,000 words. I’m happy with my progress, but I still have a way to go.…
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I realize it has been over a month since my last update, and I apologize for the delay (and I thank you for even noticing). But I am happy to tell you that there is a good reason for the delay: I recently began drafting my next book. Even though…
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As I write, it is the final week of the school year, the temperatures are rising, and the birds are filling my backyard with music. We must be entering the summer season. What I like most about this season is that it is easier to get away from my desk…