by edward | Feb 15, 2020 | Fiction/Fiction Writing
Soldier litanies are common timing and coping mechanisms Soldier litanies Timing mechanisms are useful for folks in many professions. Invoking the deity is quite common as well, particularly among military personnel in stressful situations. That’s why it...
by edward | Jan 4, 2020 | Fiction/Fiction Writing, Trains, Writing
Rail travel inspiration offers fertile ground for writing ideas Rail travel inspiration I wrote an article for NOLA History Guy last week on “Hickory Creek,” a 1948-vintage railcar built for the New York Central’s “20th Century Limited”...
by edward | Mar 29, 2018 | Fiction/Fiction Writing, Talents
Jesuits in New Orleans Jesuits in New Orleans have a rich history While there are a number of my friends who attended Brother Martin High School who don’t see the need to recognize Jesuits in any way, there are times when they make good characters. You...
by edward | Sep 19, 2017 | Fiction/Fiction Writing
Sainthood – Championing the cause Sainthood The political intricacies of the Roman Catholic Church are easy fodder for writers. One specific segment of church politics is sainthood. Putting forward a potential saint’s “cause” is complicated. It...
by edward | Nov 19, 2015 | Fiction/Fiction Writing, Podcast, Talents
The podcasts are back! Starting off with books, since I have books to promote. 🙂 The idea behind YatBooks is a 30 minute show, where the first half is about process, writing, publishing, and we’ll talk about a specific book in the second half. To start it off,...
by edward | May 30, 2015 | Fiction/Fiction Writing, Talents
The cover is done! I’ve been working with Wendy Warrelmann for this cover, and she done good. Part of me felt like it was too soon, since the manuscript isn’t quite ready for publication, but then, when I’m satisfied it’s ready, the cover is...
