After watching the past two years and the efforts to use "virtual learning" in place of classroom-based learning, I have to say that I am disappointed but not surprised. I want to be clear that I do not fault the teachers. Even those most enthusiastic about virtual learning have been constrained by regulations and policies [...]
Sometimes, writing a story seems more like being a tree in an ice storm. Sometimes I have this story idea in my mind with all of it's branches of characters and actions, but when I sit down to write it, I can't [...]
Don't tell the kids... You probably don't want to tell the kids about this post...a least not if you want them to read about Arnie Dufner! I'm going to let you in on a little secret about the Arnie Dufner books...and it's a secret we [...]
This is going to be a short post today, and one for the writers who may come across it. It will be short because, well, wait a minute, I have to blow my nose…Okay, I’m back. That’s why. I woke up in the middle of the night last night with a scratchy throat threatening to [...]
I had a really fun conversation with another author this week. As we talked about my past and the years I spent as a pastor and counselor, he asked how I am able to create my nasty villains since I spent all that time in such a “nice” role. He is the first person to [...]
