Category: fiction

A Question From My Daughter

Posted on March 19, 2014 by

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Friday I spoke at a writers conference in Grand Rapids called Jot. When my good friend Josh Mosey suggested I speak on characterization, I was excited. Then nervous. I had 15 minutes to unload one of my very favorite things about writing. Characters. I decided… Continue Reading “A Question From My Daughter”

Category: Characterization, fiction, Reading, WritingTags: , , ,

First Person

Posted on March 17, 2014 by

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Friday, I had the opportunity to present at the Jot Writers Mini Conference here in Grand Rapids. If you missed it, you can check out the entire event here. My presentation begins one hour into the evening. To keep updated on all things Jot,… Continue Reading “First Person”

Category: fiction, My Mother's Chamomile, Paint Chips, WritingTags: ,

Empty Life (inspired by Relevant Magazine’s article “The Other Victims of Prostitution”)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

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Man, it’s so dark out here. Driving up and down the track looking for some sweet little thing to pick up, take some place even darker for a fast fling. It don’t hurt anybody. I wear protection, she gets some spending money. Win, win.… Continue Reading “Empty Life (inspired by Relevant Magazine’s article “The Other Victims of Prostitution”)”

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>Conclusion. (it’s a little rough…)

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

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>Most mornings Joe woke up, disgusted by what happened to his life.  He adjusted his cold, sore body from flat on the cot to sitting.  These days he didn’t even bother taking off his coat and boots before sleeping.  It was too cold in… Continue Reading “>Conclusion. (it’s a little rough…)”

Category: fiction, homelessness, justice, mercyTags: , , ,

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