I started this blog on August 21, 2012, with the release of my first book, Titan Encounter. Most of those posts are now in what I call the “Early Blog.” I’m gradually updating their format and bringing them into this new journal. Back then the sole purpose of the blog was to promote my books, but gradually that changed.
That’s how it started but, over the years, I’ve mused about other things that are important to me, such as my family, my farm, rural life, and occasionally about politics and country. However, I try to limit the politics in this journal. If you want to know more about my political leaning go to The Conservative Alternative.
The year 1985 was a memorable time for me.
That year I was stationed in Japan with the U.S. navy and writing short stories that I hoped someday might be printed. That was also the year Back to the Future came out. Along with my family, I saw the movie in a Japanese theater. Kanji scrolled along one side as we watched.
Read MoreMy fifth story will soon be available as an Audiobook.
A few weeks ago on December 18th, the paperback and ebook editions of Braving the Storms, the third book of the Strengthen What Remains series, was released. Even before the December debut, Kevin Pierce, the producer for both Through Many Fires and A Time to Endure, agreed to continue his role as the voice of the series. Kevin is a respected, Audible-approved, producer and narrator of both fiction and non-fiction audiobooks.
Read MoreI like to look forward this time of year.
The first website cover picture of the year was snapped by Paul Itkin. Unfortunately, I know nothing more about him. However, it is with his beautiful picture that I begin my own 2016 journey.
Read MoreAll of my novels are now on Google Play.
The Google Play app has been downloaded over one billion times around the world from the United States to Uzbekistan and sixty-three other countries. If you’re using an Android phone you can now buy all my novels using the app.
Read MoreA Great Start for Braving the Storms.
With the holidays I’ve been slow to write anything, except Christmas cards, but this deserves mention. The release of Braving the Storms, the third book in the Strengthen What Remains series, was released on December 18th. By the next day the book surged onto the Amazon war fiction best seller list and reached number 77 later in the day.
Read MoreToday Braving the Storms was released worldwide!
I was barely out of bed this morning when my wife Lorraine said, “Check your sales—how many books have you sold?” Braving the Storms, the third book in my Strengthen What Remains series, was released worldwide this morning as an ebook.
Read MoreThe latest paperback copy of Braving the Storms is ready for release!
I received the proof copy of my latest novel today. The copy is identical to what readers get when they order the book and is my last chance to make changes before the release.
Read MoreThis month’s cover picture is a special one, for a special time of year.
Usually these blogposts are about the pictures, but not this one. As we gather together to celebrate the birth of Christ, I like to reflect upon the blessings of family and faith.
Read MoreNext Friday is the big day!
I’ve been working on Braving the Storms for over a year, writing, rewriting, and editing all of the nearly 78,000 words. My wife has read each of the forty chapters at least twice. Micah Hansen worked with me to create the covers, while others have worked as critique partners and beta-readers. So, I’m really excited to say that the manuscript is done!
Read MoreThe release date is only 30 days away!
I’m meeting later today to review a chapter of Braving the Storms, the third book of the Strengthen What Remains series. After that, I’ll be doing the final editing. The release date for the ebook and paperback editions is December 18th.
Read MoreI had the chance to go back to school this week.
Ten years ago, I taught at Centralia High School, near where I live now in Lewis County, Washington state. However, life and other opportunities drew me away, and I haven’t been back since.
Read MoreThe release date for braving the storms is only 56 days away!
As part of the celebration leading up to the release of Braving the Storms on December 18th, the bestselling first book in the series, Through Many Fires, has been marked down to just 99 cents.
Read MoreThe release date is only 61 days away!
However, you can pre-order the ebook version of Braving the Storms now and have it load right to your device the moment it’s released.
Read MoreThere are serious reasons to be an indie writer and not-so-serious ones.
This is a look at a few of both.
1. No Alarm Clocks. I live on a small farm so I still get up early, but almost never to the blare of an alarm clock.
Read MoreAuthor friends and now Carol Award winners.
The Carol Awards are the American Christian Fiction Writers’ recognition for the best Christian fiction. This year the ACFW conference was held from September 17th through the 20th in Dallas, Texas. While I didn’t attend several people I know did, and received awards.
Read MoreThat was my goal 100,000 words!
I like to set goals. Each week I list chapters and blogposts that I’ll write, marketing plans to investigate or execute, people to contact, and more. One long-term goal I have is to write 100,000 words this year.
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