When I begin the journey to write a novel, which normally will take several years and thousands of hours, I ask myself: how does this matter to a reader? My brothers or sisters? How is it going to improve one’s...
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The Musical Rhythm of Writing
Writing and music both have rhythm and pacing. Consider this: You have commas, semicolons, dashes, and many other tools to change the flow—like whole notes, quarter notes, eighth rests, and sixteenth notes in music. Then there are the hundreds of...
The Big Bang Theory Just Went Boom (Why the Astronomers are Terrified?)
Oh, boy. The scientists are going nuts. Every day, the James Webb telescope sends back new pictures from space that contradict the "Big Bang Theory." The astrophysicists and astronomers are pulling their hair out. (Well, not all of them.)Â "I have...
Mapping a Story: Develop a Unique Approach for a Bestselling Novel
Every book I write takes a unique approach. Some writers write straight from their minds, one moment to the next. Others plan every detail, utilizing all manner of methods in between. What is your unique approach for writing a novel?...
Assurity_A Space Thriller on Sale Today
"The writing itself is smart and capable, and the world (or universe, I should say) feels fully realized-the writer knows it well, which is a feat...” Jenna Richman, C.B.S. Television Producer
A Glimpse Into the Planning Process Behind Historical Novels: ‘Elijah – the Man Who Stopped the Rain’ by Anthony Barbera
I thought that it might be of interest to some of you to see a glimpse into the planning steps I take for a historical novel, in this case, "Elijah-The Man Who Stopped the Rain". This is what we would...
