Category: Indie Author

• Writing Progress isn’t Always Visible

  A month ago, I boasted that the first novel in my first trilogy was complete and the second novel is half-written. Today, I can boast that the first novel in my first trilogy is almost complete and the second novel is half-written. Wait. What? Am I moving backwards? It may feel like that. Writing has…

  sassevn

  July 4, 2017

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  editing process, novel writing, revision

• Writing a Trilogy, or is it a Three Part Story

  I’ve mentioned before how I am working on my first trilogy. My first five novels were standalones and I’ve always felt that standalones are more interesting reads because, well, they have a tight arc and a thrilling finish. I’ve never been one for built-in cliffhangers (let alone the ridiculous extra scenes that Marvel Studios has…

  sassevn

  April 28, 2017

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  novel writing, writing a trilogy, writing advice, writing fiction, writing ideas, writing inspiration

• Writing Anywhere. No Pen, No Computer Needed.

  Writing is one of the most versatile passions anyone can have. To be productive, you need nothing but your brain and a little time. Paper is helpful at some points. Of course, a laptop is even more helpful. But neither of those are needed. No. Not at all, or at least until “eventually” comes around.…

  sassevn

  March 26, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  brainstorming for writing, inspiration, writing, writing advice

• Which Half David: A Short Exerpt

  

  In this scene, American mission worker is living on the edge, running away from his marital problems, trying to outrun a police car after he had too much to drink. This excerpt gives you a glimpse of the fictional capital city of Sunay City.  The car hit its siren and weaved through the cross-traffic in…

  sassevn

  March 12, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  bibilical fiction, kindle, new release, psychological thriller, thriller

• When the ‘Something’ becomes Obvious: A Writing Revelation

  Nearly two years ago, as I was meeting with my drama troupe to brainstorm some ideas for out Christmas show, someone said, “Hey, why don’t we do something with the twelve days of Christmas.” I said okay, opened my laptop, started WORD, and named a document “Something of the Twelve Days of Christmas.” The document…

  sassevn

  February 10, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  brainstorming for writing, creative writing, creativity, writing process

• Are you satisfied? I never am.

  Writing becomes addictive. Almost compulsive. The worst kind of compulsive behavior. It stalks you in the middle of the night, when out driving your car, when embroiled in the minutia of your work. Writing doesn’t stop. It possesses your mind and forces you to make decisions that you never wanted to make. Such as, do…

  sassevn

  February 5, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  creative writing, novel writing, passion for writing, story writing, writing

• The Loss of “Risque” and the Loss of Thomas Sowell

  Economist Thomas Sowell has retired from writing his column. The world will be poorer for it that is for sure. The 86-year-old signed off for good with his final column on December 27. I do encourage you to read his backlog because he’s a man who bothered to check the facts before he wrote and…

  sassevn

  January 2, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  american culture, swear words, writing tips

• Happy New Year!

  Happy 2017 everyone! Penang doesn’t exactly look like this, but chose enough. The building have sprung like mushrooms over these past 11 years, and yes, today is my 11th and last New Year’s in Penang. I’ll be leaving this tropical paradise in June, but enough about that today. There will be much more time for…

  sassevn

  January 1, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  New Year

• A Vigil for a Starry (Christmas Eve) Night

  

  On a night when the clouds cover the stars like an impenetrable mountain cliff, I wait for a sign. A small tinge up my spine. A desperate plea for the ancient ways to speak once again. I wait for the light, hoping it will come, hoping it will be enough. . The stars, spread brightly…

  sassevn

  December 24, 2016

  Descriptive Writing, Indie Author, Poetry, Uncategorized, Writing Excerpt

  Christmas, descriptive writing, poem

• Seven

  Seven.  Novel number seven, that is. I started writing it today. I needed to stop and reflect on that number a little. I suppose I should start with that frequently used qualifying: if you would have told me ten years ago that I would have … (fill in the blank) … for me it’s ……

  sassevn

  December 18, 2016

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  creativity, novel writing, writing goals, writing process