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Here it is!
I know a lot of readers have been waiting for this, and I’m thrilled to announce that bright and early this morning, the printed edition of Corridor went on sale! It’s available now for the low, low...
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What would you do with 7 more hours?
At the hour of your death, a stranger named Thomas Constant visits you. He claims to be the embodiment of time, and he offers you three choices. You can go back and relive any seven hours of your life,...
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Would you go back in time to get revenge?
The 7 Hours train is rolling! This week, the special 33% off sale goes to Rene Gutteridge‘s Escapement, the brilliant second entry in the series. Rene’s story stars a man named Mattie, who’s one of...
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4 is a happy number
One may be the loneliest number, but four is the happiest! I’m excited to announce that I don’t have one big project in the pipeline. Not two, either, or even three. I’ve got FOUR major new projects in...
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The ‘Naturals: Season One –“Awakening”
The Story Begins: 10.15.12 AUTHORS MELODY CARLSON, ROBIN PARRISH, K.C. NEAL, & AARON PATTERSON PROUDLY PRESENT A SAGA LIKE NO OTHER, TOLD IN SERIALIZED FORM… A small town full of secrets. A coming...
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The perfect (virtual) Christmas stocking stuffer
The ebook edition of Corridor is just $.99 until the end of 2012. Get it while it’s hot, or give it as a gift. (It makes a great gift for anyone with a brand new Kindle or iPad!)
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Announcing: OCTANE
It happened a little over three hundred years ago. Bunch of meteors saturated with radiation collided with Earth’s atmosphere. What happened next changed our world forever. They called it the Rain. It...
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Times They Are A-Changin’
Well. It’s been seven long months since I last talked about what I’m up to. 2013 started out looking like it could shape up to be the best year of my career. And then it wasn’t. For a variety of...
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Lupus
Three weeks ago, I was diagnosed with Lupus. There are three severities of Lupus: mild, moderate, and severe. Mine straddles the line between mild and moderate. It’s not curable, but it’s manageable. I...
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Thoughts for Today
1. I believe that God is precisely who he says he is: the great God of the universe, who created everything, who can do anything, and who’s ready to answer our every prayer. 2. I believe that God is...
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A Little Spark
I’m crazy about orchestral scores from movies. Nothing helps me more to set the mood while I’m writing than a great score. This track is one of my all-time favorites. It’s called “My Name is Lincoln,”...
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Hollywood Finally Gets One Right
I can scarcely believe my eyes. For so very long, Hollywood has shunned films of an overtly religious nature, or water down the material on the rare occurrences when they attempt one. Have they finally...
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Writing Tip: Stop In the Middle
Teachers and experienced writers will tell you to “start in the middle” when telling your story, because the middle is generally more interesting and exciting. This well-known tactic suggests that all...
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Hobbiton of the Future?
I love looking at original artwork for writing inspiration. Here’s a cool one I came across today. I love it because it merges obvious fantasy overtones with hints of science fiction. What do you think...
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A Lesson in Suspense
When a writer thinks of creating suspense, we often think of building tension through pacing and/or action. But there are any number of ways to build suspense — it’s less about what you portray and...
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One of the basic tenets of creative writing is that feasting on a regular diet of good literature will help improve your own writing. And I agree that there’s value in this tactic. But that’s not the...
View ArticleA Prayer for Today
Oh great God of Creation, be God over all of me. I am weak, but your strength is without equal. I am weary, but you never falter, never sleep, never run out of energy, and never make excuses. This body...
View ArticleThe First 26 Pages of Persecuted
Excited for Persecuted? I am! It’s my first-ever novelization, and I can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on it. Bethany House Publishers has posted a 26-page preview of the book, which includes...
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I.A.M.T.W.
I’m honored to announce that I am now an official member of the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers. I was made a member due to my upcoming novelization of the film Persecuted.
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