Howdy! Today I wanted to talk about something a little controversial. Cursing in books. Especially those books by professed Christian authors. Now I'm fully aware this is a hotly debated topic in some circles. It seems there are a few standard answers. A. No cursing at all. Get it out. B. Some is ok as … Continue reading The Words We Say
Writing
Thrillers & Lovable Assassins
Howdy! Today I'm so excited to bring another interview to the blog. Last year while researching publishing companies, I stumbled across a new small press publisher, Crosshair Press. I flipped through the website and stumbled across some short stories for one of their books, Kenan The Katiller Book 1, featuring a pyromaniac assassin of the same name. Naturally … Continue reading Thrillers & Lovable Assassins
Composing Stories – Author Interview
Howdy! This week and next I'm hosting some amazing people here on the blog. I'm really excited to feature them and I hope you enjoy the interviews! This week, Amanda Tero and I are actually swapping interviews on our blogs. I have several of her stories waiting for me on my Kindle and I'm really … Continue reading Composing Stories – Author Interview
Will Write For Reviews
Howdy! I hatched this idea earlier in the week and didn't want to wait several weeks for an available Thursday post spot to announce it, so I figured I go ahead and do this now. 🙂 I'm taking a page from a favorite author of mine and doing something fun for all of us. I … Continue reading Will Write For Reviews
Remember Why You Write
Howdy! Today Ms. Hope Pennington will be taking over with a guest post! She's an enthusiast of all things fantasy and sci-fi, shares many fandoms with yours truly, and is working on publishing an awesome sounding book. You should check it out. And now I'll let her take it away! 🙂 Being the middle of … Continue reading Remember Why You Write
Where Wolf Howls, He Appears…
Howdy! In conjunction with the Homeschooled Authors Read To Win program going on this summer, I'm going to offer a special promotion like I did back in May. This time around, Book 1 of the Rise of Aredor series is up for grabs for FREE for the next week! About the Book Lost in a … Continue reading Where Wolf Howls, He Appears…
Rest Easy, Soldier
Howdy! In honor of Memorial Day, I'm posting a short story I wrote about this time last year in response to a prompt of "flowers". I hope you take some time out today to remember all the men and women who have served and paid the ultimate price for our freedom. I sit in the … Continue reading Rest Easy, Soldier
Writing As Explained By The Princess Bride – Part 2
Howdy! A few months ago I got the random urge to compare writing to The Princess Bride. Because, let's be honest, it's two of the greatest things in life. I got some great suggestions in the comments and have since come up with some others. Have no idea what I'm talking about? Check out Part … Continue reading Writing As Explained By The Princess Bride – Part 2
Scodra Shall Not Fall
Howdy! This is the last week that you can get The Wildcat of Braeton (The Rise of Aredor Book 2) for FREE! Check out the Get Your Free Book page for all the details. Don't forget that Book 1 of the series is still discounted over on Amazon, so this is me telling you to take the chance … Continue reading Scodra Shall Not Fall
Behind The Scenes Writing Tag!
Howdy! Allison tagged me for this last month, and so here I am finally doing it! Typical me, waiting forever to do these things. 🙂 Is there a snack you like to eat while writing? I think y'all probably already know this one. Goldfish! What time of day do you usually write? Kinda whenever I … Continue reading Behind The Scenes Writing Tag!
C.M. Banschbach 