I wanted to jump in and wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, or whatever you prefer to celebrate. I love this time of year, for the hearts of everyone we meet seem to be somehow softened at this time of year. I am a Christian and celebrate the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ at this time of year, but I see this softening in anyone, and not only Christians. May you have all the…
Hey folks! I know I’m a little late on this one, but I have some good news for you. If you haven’t listened to The Mistress of Longbourn on audio yet, it’s being offered now for 75% off until the New Year! Just follow the link and enjoy! https://www.audiobooks.com/promotions/promotedBook/595034/mistress-of-longbourn?refId=111992
Those who know me know that I have long been a huge fan of fantasy fiction. While I cannot remember the first fantasy I read, the first I actually recall was the Narnia series. From there I branched out into Tolkien, Eddings, Donaldson, Brooks, and many others besides. I was so into fantasy that I once read the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy in a single weekend! Robert Jordan came later, as he did not publish the first book…
While the name Samuel Johnson might not be a household name in today’s world, he was a prolific and well-known writer in 18th century England. Johnson lived from 1709 to 1784, and wrote in many genres, including plays, poetry, essays, sermons, and literary criticism. His works were so popular that the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography refers to him as “arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history.” I’ve used quotes from him in my own writing. Today I thought…
No, this post is not what you might think it is! As a writer of historical fiction, I often have occasion to look up various sayings, idioms, and proverbs, which has led me to learn some interesting things about our language. I thought it would be interesting to dissect some of these saying occasionally to learn where they come from. The first I thought I would tackle is “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” As a definition, this…
Last week I posted about a new title I was releasing called Only Exceedingly Shy. Now I finally have the cover (just in time!) so I thought I would do a reveal. Here it is in all its glory!
As you read in the title, I have a new book that will be available for sale on Thursday, November 16. The book is entitled Only Exceedingly Shy, and will be available on Amazon Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover, with an audiobook to follow in about March of next year. I would also like to announce a change, as Only Exceedingly Shy will be narrated by the talented Harry Frost! I wish I had a cover to show you, but as usual, I…
Isn’t it funny how time flies? It doesn’t seem like ten years since I published my first book, but I recently passed that milestone. September 1, 2013, was when I published Acting on Faith, my first novel. I’ve come a long way since then, now with more than 50 books published. That journey, and the one in which I am still engaged, has taken my life in a different direction from anything I might have expected. This past summer, I knew…
Just a quick note to wish everyone a happy ghouls and goblins day tomorrow! In honor of the day, I give you the greatest Halloween song ever written: The Monster Mash! I found this little gem of a video on YouTube where it’s performed live. I must say, Bobby Pickett’s facial contortions are as entertaining as the song. “Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?”
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is one of Mozart’s most beloved and enduring pieces of music. Though the origins are not known, it was likely a commissioned work, completed in about August of 1787. It is a serenade, and was written for a small ensemble, though today we usually hear it performed by a full orchestra. The name comes from Mozart’s own notation in the music, in which he almost certainly was not giving it a special name, but had only noted…