This is a blog for journalists, authors, and those who enjoy reading and learning. Here you will find a variety of posts about all forms of writing–from fiction and non-fiction to the news media and journalism. It is produced by a former foreign correspondent and journalism school dean.
Those of us who write historical fiction are always striving to make sure our characters are part of the period in which our novels are set. A farmer in 19th Century Kansas, for example, had to know how to hunt and fish, how to forage and how to butcher livestock, … Read more…
Today I am sharing some obscure knowledge with you, as well as a short and dubious yarn. Just what’s needed for a Blue Monday. Enjoy! Yesterday I got my permit to carry a concealed weapon. So, today I went over to the local gun shop to get a 9mm handgun … Read more…
Welcome to the final day of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I have featured a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Bernard Foong and his collection of four short stories, VIGNETTES PARISIAN. Vignettes Parisian By Bernard Foong [Vignettes Parisian is a collection of four short stories about … Read more…
Welcome to Day 15 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my turn on the tour. So if you have a moment and are so inclined, please take a read of my short story, BURNING OUT IN TOKYO. Burning Out in Tokyo … Read more…
Welcome to Day 14 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Karen Ingalls and her moving short story, NATURE SPEAKS. NATURE SPEAKS By Karen Ingalls Why did my life spiral into darkness in a second? One minute … Read more…
Welcome to Day 13 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Suzanne Burke and her exciting short story, THURSDAY’S CHILD. THURSDAY’S CHILD By Suzanne Burke © Copyright 2019 She hadn’t really intended this to happen. Oh, sure, … Read more…
Welcome to Day 12 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Fiza Pathan and her powerful short story, THE STAR PUPIL’S DIARY ENTRY. The Star Pupil’s Diary Entry by Fiza Pathan Dear Diary, I had a wonderful … Read more…
I am proud to announce that my book, The Lost Years of Billy Battles was just named a Book Excellence Award Winner in the Historical Fiction/Faction Category. Out of hundreds of books that were entered into the Book Excellence Awards competition, Lost Years was selected for its high-quality writing, design, and overall market … Read more…
Welcome to Day 11 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Beem Weeks and his short story, DYING FOR A KISS. Dying for a Kiss By Beem Weeks It’s like one of those stories you’d read about … Read more…
Welcome to Day 10 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Jan Sikes and her short story, SHE DANCES WITH A MEMORY. SHE DANCES WITH A MEMORY By JAN SIKES Gertrude McNabb placed a gnarled hand on … Read more…