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Cover Reveal – The Ciphers of Muirwood (Covenant of Muirwood Book 2)
Monday, June 8th, 2015 @ 4:20 pm Jeff's Blog Novels | Comments Off
I'm always fascinated by the process of producing a book and the numerous people involved. For example, I learned this morning that the audiobook recording for Banished of Muirwood began today. I also received the final cover art for Book 2: The Ciphers of Muirwood. Let's just say, I'm thrilled! (There is... Read MoreCover Reveal – The Banished of Muirwood (Covenant of Muirwood Book 1)
Tuesday, May 12th, 2015 @ 5:08 pm Artwork Jeff's Blog Novels | 1Comments
In my last post, I revealed the cover art to the new graphic novel (The Lost Abbey). Now I'm pleased to be able to reveal the cover art to the first novel of the new Covenant of Muirwood trilogy. When 47North first sent me the original black-and-white sketch, my first thought... Read MoreCover Reveal – Muirwood: The Lost Abbey graphic novel!
Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 @ 5:07 pm Artwork Jeff's Blog | 6Comments
I have been waiting for months to be able to share something from the new graphic novel coming out in August. At long last, I am pleased to be able to share the cover art for the first issue of my first graphic novel-- Muirwood: The Lost Abbey. It has... Read MoreTelling Stories
Friday, April 17th, 2015 @ 3:45 pm Jeff's Blog | Comments Off
When I was growing up, my family would often drive to my grandparent's home in Ogden, Utah. My grandfather built that home himself, and it is a place that brings back wonderful memories. It was a great house with plenty of neat places to explore as well as a scary... Read MoreWhat is next?
Friday, February 27th, 2015 @ 4:45 pm Jeff's Blog Novels | 6Comments
Tuesday was the launch of my latest book, Poisonwell and it has been great seeing all the positive reviews by the sleep-deprived who did not want to set it down but read straight through. This marks the end of the Whispers from Mirrowen trilogy and I hope you enjoy the... Read MoreA love poem from a memory 26 years ago
Saturday, February 14th, 2015 @ 3:50 pm Jeff's Blog | Comments Off
Today is Valentine's Day. I'm a hopeless romantic at heart. Hardly anything tops a date night that watching a period film (preferably based on something Austen wrote). My wife and I have been married for almost 21 years and I was remembering this morning a cold rainy day in February... Read More
Developing Characters – the Johari Window
Thursday, January 15th, 2015 @ 6:49 pm Articles Jeff's Blog Writing Craft | 1Comments
One of the most satisfying things about reading a book is watching how characters progress. Robert Olen Butler talked about human yearning being the key driver of any story, that writing "is the art form of human yearning." In the Muirwood Trilogy, Lia hungered to learn how to read, then... Read More
There is power in persistence
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 @ 4:57 pm Articles Jeff's Blog Writing Craft | 7Comments
There is power in persistence. I have told this story several times to friends and family, but I do not think I have shared it on my blog. There was a time, three years ago, when I was tempted to quit writing. In 2011, I had self-published the Muirwood Trilogy... Read MoreMore announcements! (Write On and Jet City Comics)
Friday, November 7th, 2014 @ 3:46 pm Jeff's Blog | Comments Off
I loved New York Comic Con! What a great experience is was being back on the East Coast and visiting fans and friends during that trip. I enjoyed, taking lots of pictures, and even meeting some of you there. Great times! There are two things I want to announce today.... Read More