The backstory is something that all writers are warned about. It’s death to lead into a new story with a recap of the protagonist/antagonist history, physical description, and motivation. Well, tough cookies. Gotta do it this time. Back in the … Continue reading
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Now and again you roll the dice as an author and leap in a new direction. Nicholas of Haiti was a nearly complete shift from Assault on Saint Agnes in genre. But it was a book on my heart, and … Continue reading
I know all of you have come here weekly to have your brains expanded. Today, in the wake of the past weekend, I’ve got little to offer. Why? I baked 100 minature sweet potato pies, created 3 pieces of cover … Continue reading
Today’s blog will be short. On September 11, 2001 we were subjected to an attack from jihadist forces who would have used a nuke if they’d had it. Today the war continues. It started in Mecca during the year 610 … Continue reading
Ten years have passed since my father died. Lest anyone forget his name, it is Oliver Joseph Courtemanche, Junior. He was never a “junior” in my world, he was always him. In the ten years that have gone by, a … Continue reading