“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
Maya Angelou
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.”
Albert Einstein
“Creativity is an act of defiance.”
Twyla Tharp
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Happy Valentine’s Day to Writers
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Happy Valentine’s Day to writers! Keep writing, enjoy the journey, embrace your creativity, and get your drafts done!
Dining With Characters: Part One: Revisited
StandardI enjoyed this series several years ago, and I thought it was time to revisit these posts. I hope you enjoy them.
The other day I was thinking about which 2 or 3 fictional characters I would like to sit down with over coffee, tea, or beer and with whom I would like to have a conversation. When I first thought about it, I believed it would be an easy choice to make, but then I realized that there were so many that I would have to do this in parts.
For the initial meeting, I thought I would extend an invitation to Merlin from Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur, Gandalf from J.R.R.Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, (not from The Hobbit), and Dumbledore from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series to join me over beer, mead, or even butterbeer, if that were preferable at a nice Public House. I chose these characters because they are central figures in three works that are deeply important to me, not only from the perspective of study but also from the enormous pleasure I have had from reading these works. I have taught all of them in different classes, primarily at the Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, and I love to reread these writings over the years.
I am fascinated by the connection among the three of them, all wizards in tales of British mythology. Among the questions I would want to ask would be: Do you see a connection among yourselves? Do you approve of your portrayals in the writings? and Are you descended from the Druids?
I think this would be a lively and enjoyable conversation, although if too much was drunk, I wonder what inebriated and arguing wizards would be like.
Who would you choose to invite to such an event? I would love to hear your choices.
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An interview about Gallows Hill can be found here.
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Thank you!
The book trailer:
Maledicus:Investigative Paranormal Society Book I
My radio interview:
Who Are Some Of Your Favorite Science-Fiction Writers?
StandardI realized that when I did the recent post of who is your favorite speculative fiction writer, I made the question very wide. That is fine, but now I am curious about your answers to this specific question:
Who are some of your favorite science-fiction writers?
Here are a few of mine:
Douglas Adams: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy
Jules Verne: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Robert Heinlein: Stranger In A Strange Land
These are only a few of many excellent writers, whom I appreciate.
So, I ask–who are some of your favorite science-fiction writers?
Why Do You Write?
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I have a question for all you out there who write, and that includes writers of books, poetry, plays, nonfiction, and blogs. If I left out any kind of writing, you are included also.
Why do you write?
I write because I love telling stories, because I see characters and want to know their stories, and because I feel compelled to.
So for everyone else, I am curious: Why do you write?
Gallows Hill can be found here in ebook.
Gallows Hill in paperback can be found here.
An interview about Gallows Hill can be found here.
Please follow the following links to find my novel:
Thank you!
The book trailer:
Maledicus:Investigative Paranormal Society Book I
My radio interview:
Who Are Some Of Your Favorite Speculative Writers?
StandardI thought it would be interesting to hear who are some of your favorite writers of speculative fiction, which can include fantasy, science-fiction, and horror. Of course, other genres might be included.
For me, I think my favorites are
Stephen King
Among his novels are The Stand, The Shining, and Hearts In Atlantis.
Neil Gaiman
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Some of his books are American Gods, Neverwhere, and Coraline.
and
Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Among his novels are The Shadow Of The Wind, The Prisoner of Heaven, and The Angel’s Game.
So, I ask you: who are some of your favorite speculative writers?
Thank You To Bloggers!
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This is a simple thank you to the wonderful bloggers I have had the good fortune to meet since I have entered the blogging world. You come from many aspects of life and deal with a myriad of ideas and issues in your posts, and I am grateful to all of you.
You inspire me!
Keep blogging!
Gallows Hill can be found here in ebook.
Gallows Hill in paperback can be found here.
An interview about Gallows Hill can be found here.
Please follow the following links to find my novel:
Thank you!
The book trailer:
Maledicus:Investigative Paranormal Society Book I
My radio interview:
