Writing – Page 8

Evil | Live

The deserted highway cut through the sagebrush past the only gas station in a hundred miles.

Wayward passersby with car trouble who stopped for fuel, a jump-start, or a tow. Unlucky souls with dead vehicles and no cell phone reception who thought they could shave extra time off their trips by taking this shortcut.

A place of missing persons who vanished without a trace.

Until the day it came for them.

“Evil | Live” is one of 15 stories in Real Dreams, a collection of short stories written over three decades with themes ranging from adventure, fantasy, mystery, spirituality, mythology, to love and war.

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Saved by Hope

Have you ever met someone that you were certain was an angel? I did. During the summer of 1988 while on a road trip, I met an angel who saved me from a precarious situation. My angel did not have a halo or lyre, but she came to my rescue as if she had wings. Long before angels captivated Hollywood, one touched my life. I believe God sent her to help me.

Saved by Hope

“Saved by Hope” is a short story about my encounter with an angel. It is one of 15 stories in Real Dreams: Thirty Years of Short Stories, a collection of short stories I wrote over the past three decades with themes ranging from adventure, fantasy, mystery, spirituality, mythology, to love and war. They offer a taste of my dynamic writing style and something for almost everyone.

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It Starts with an Idea

An author who sold several best sellers and millions of books once shared some insights into becoming a successful author. They indicated that the book has to be well written, professional looking, with a good product description, and for sale at the right price. With a bit of luck, these attributes can help make a book a commercial success.

What the author neglected to add was that successful writing starts with a good idea. Anyone can copy the latest literary trend, but a truly successful novel or story should be based on a compelling idea. The idea does not need to be original per se, but rather one that piques readers’ interest. It means moving beyond the latest paranormal vampire romance into unexplored territory. Can you guess what the next frontier in writing will be? If so, write about it before it becomes passé. A strong idea can be a good foundation for success.

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