-
Just in time for the holidays! A brand new, family-friendly tale that’s sure to find a welcome spot in any family’s traditions. Find out what’s happened to Santa and his crew at the North Pole. You’ve never heard any of it told like this!
Also new this year: A sequel to my popular paranormal, WWII, action/adventure Oh, Bits! The new story, Voices, takes place quite a few years later, but much of the same craziness is still going on.
It’s now available at Amazon. Or, make it a gift–order a signed copy from me!
Also Available!
Don’t miss this charming tale about two deep-South garden clubs engaged in a bizarre bit of competition.
Autographed copies make great gifts. Drop me a line if you’d like one at: DruidJosh@gmail.com
Recent Comments
Category Archives: Writing
A Post-Turkey Post (Encore)
There’s something to be said for writing about the history of holidays, and the one that occured last week is a great example. Just about the time our Halloween pumpkins rot down to puddles of orange slag, Ta-Da — it’s … Continue reading
Character Emotions — Part Nine (Encore)
While far from a complete discussion of emotions, we’ve touched on those I think are the most critical and/or difficult to convey in any kind of writing. But one emotion that’s gone undiscussed until now is also one fiction writers … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged cannibals, character emotion, characterization, contentment, happiness, readable, Viking, Writing, writing emotion, zombie
2 Comments
Character Emotions — Part Eight (Encore)
Last time around I presented the opening scene from a work in progress by writer Nancy James. Many of you who took the time to read it may have come away with the same question in mind that I had, … Continue reading
Character Emotions — Part Seven (Encore)
In the past few posts, I’ve discussed a number of emotions. This time I’d like to focus on an emotional state which isn’t as easy to sum up as fear, anger, jealousy, or passion. I’m talking about shock. Like most … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged blood, death, dismay, emotion, furnishings, guilt, gun, horror, March of Dimes, secrets, shame, shock, suicide
Leave a comment
A Fairy Free Fairy Tale
It’s Halloween 2021, we’re supposed to post scary stuff, right? Well, this is about as close as I’m liable to get. Yes, I know it’s a bit long, but I think you’ll like it. The Crown and the Crone (Encore) … Continue reading
Posted in short fiction, Writing
Tagged addiction, beauty, handmaid, King, Prince Charming, privilege, rascal, revenge, rogue, royalty, sex, wench, Witch, witchcraft, wrath
6 Comments
Character Emotions — Part Six (Encore)
These discussions about how to convey character emotions don’t come in any particular order. So, if you’re trying to guess what comes next, good luck! But here’s a visual clue for this go-round: Please try to restrain yourself, even though … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged anticipation, cliche, emotion, excitement, execution, first date, first kiss, gallows, guillotine, nerves, roller coaster, wedding night
2 Comments
Character Emotions — Part Four (Encore)
Before I launch into the next emotion on the agenda, I want to pass along a link to a website which provides an interesting look at emotions. Click Here! It provides a good discussion of Plutchik’s Wheel, a tool used to … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged action, anger, angst, anxiety, capturing emotion, dark fiction, drama, emotion, fear, Fiction, horror, Plutchik, restaurant, sou chef, suspense
3 Comments
Character Emotions — Part Three (Encore)
The next emotion up for discussion is something that’s often mistaken for something else, especially in fiction. I’m talking about passion. At first blush, most people will automatically link the word to human intimacy. There’s nothing wrong with that; if … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged capturing emotion, collection, emotion, lawns, lovers, obsession, passion, Pez, sex, statues, writing emotion
Leave a comment
Character Emotions — Part Two (Encore)
In the last session, the discussion focused on suggestions for improving emotional expression. The list included ditching clichés, being specific, avoiding ambiguity, using a range of emotions, and relying on personal experience. Let’s see if we can figure out how to pull this off. … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged capturing emotion, child, cliche, emotion, emotional expression, expressing emotion, fear, frightened child, pain, parenting, shared feeling, Writing
6 Comments
Sage of the South 