As we head toward the end of March, we hope everyone is safe and getting what they need during these trying times. Many thanks to all of those putting themselves in harm’s way to take care of the rest of us.
On to better things. Who was born on this date in history? Let’s find out who in the writing world was born on March 29th. (Compliments of http://www.onthisday.com/today/birthdays):
Vitsentzos Kornaros, Greek Renaissance poet; John Lightfoot, English theologist and scholar (Horae Hebraicae); Konstantin Sergeyevich Aksakov, Russian historian and poet; Amelia E. Barr, British-born American writer; A. M. de Jong, Dutch writer (World Tour of Bulletje & Bonestaak); Ivan Goll, French-German writer (the Landless John); Ernst Jünger, German author and entomologist (Storm of Steel); Cecil Arthur Lewis, British fighter pilot and writer; Uuno Kailas, Finnish poet; Marcel Aymé, French novelist and playwright; Yvonne Waegemans, Flemish writer (Gnome Patjoepelke); R. S. Thomas, Welsh poet; Chapman Pincher, British journalist and author (about secret service); Sheila Kitzinger, British author, anthropologist & child birth educator; Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist and writer; and Jacques Brault, French Canadian poet (Quand nous serons heureux).
Recognize anyone? II admit this group had be wondering. Whether you recognize anyone on the list or not, if today’s your special day I hope you have a great one and many more to follow!
My Work in Progress
When I’m not working on marketing/promoting Colombian Betrayal, I’m continuing to move forward with my next novel, Xavier Sear: Angola. This week, chapter thirteen posted to the two online subscription writing sites I use. Although only posted for a short time, Angola has now received 129 chapter reviews, an increase of twenty-six in the past week. Plenty of good advice from my faithful reviewers to provide as good a story for you as possible. I’ll provide another snipped next time.
When I’m not working on marketing/promoting Colombian Betrayal, I’m continuing to move forward with my next novel, Xavier Sear: Angola. This week, chapter thirteen posted to the two online subscription writing sites I use. Although only posted for a short time, Angola has now received 129 chapter reviews, an increase of twenty-six in the past week. Plenty of good advice from my faithful reviewers to provide as good a story for you as possible. I’ll provide another snipped next time.
Books I’m Reading
I recently finished reading Die Every Day by Gordon Bickerstaff. Another brilliant plot with plenty of twists and turns. Follow scientist Gavin Shawlins and Lambeth Group agent Zoe Tampsin as they’re once again embroiled in a high tense situation. As with all of his stories, Gordon brings his characters to life, making readers feel like they know every one of them.
This time, Gavin is accused of murdering his fiancée. But, are things as simple as they appear to be? Zoe doesn’t think so, and charges forward to find out the truth. I don’t want to spoil your reading pleasure, so you’ll have to pick up a copy to find out what happens. I will say you’ll be burning the proverbial midnight oil as you won’t want to put this one aside until you’ve read to the end! An excellent story!
I also recently finished The Improbable Journeys of Billie Battles by Ronald Yates. This is an excellent continuation of Billie’s journeys. This time, we follow him from his roots in Kansas to faraway lands of what eventually becomes Vietnam and the Philippines. It seems no matter where Billie goes, trouble follows him like a magnet.
Once again Ronald has created a superb story, filled with excellent descriptions which put the reader in Billie’s location. With outstanding characters and a fast-moving plot, this was a great read. I look forward to reading the final novel in the trilogy.
This brings us to a close for this week. I hope you found something of interest or at least useful for your own writing. If you have any suggestions for a topic you’d like to read about, please let me know. Until the next time, thank you for reading.
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