by Mark T Wayne
We’re here to interview some reprobate named William Shakes for the job of special correspondent. I do not know why I’m a part of this. No sir! Continue reading
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THE JOB INTERVIEW WITH WILLIAM SHAKES
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HOW BAD IS IT
by Loop Lonagan
Lotsa people keep tellin’ me good things about Bob’s Bad Poetry so I’m checkin’ it out. Yeah, yeah, I know what yer thinkin’. But there’s no law against an angel investor goin’ in fer high culture. That’s right, I like literature ‘n’ modern art too—’specially the abstract stuff. You got some problem with that, bud? Hey, me fodder and me mudder’s both Irish ‘n’ both poets, so’s I got it in da genes. Maybe you already figured that out from da way I talk. Continue reading
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CLOSER TO HEAVEN
as told by Mark T Wayne
Danger and deprivation make up the joys of any wilderness expedition. Have you ever heard an adventurer speak of anything else? I have not, sir! Our bold band is bound for a rare excursion! Today, we hope to try our mettle against the Canadian Wild! Continue reading
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THE FRENZY
Bill Blair – special correspondent –
as told to John Jonelis
Bill Blaire here. Mr. Jonelis wants I should go to this FUNDING FEEDING FRENZY thing. Says I’m gonna give a completely different slant compared to the resta this crowd here. I cut my teeth in the Local #1 Boilermakers, then as a Cement Contractor till I packed up my tools fer good. Continue reading
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THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
Impact Engine – Part 3
John Jonelis
Verbatim transcript from a special correspondent
Loop Lonagan here at IMPACT ENGINE Investors Day. I got an exciting report on the education of our kids. This’s real interesting stuff—and real important. Ever’body knows dat education is the difference between living in poverty and not. To tell the truth, maybe I didn’t pay so much attention when I was in school. But that’s the whole point. Lotsa kids in dis country is fallin’ behind the world bigtime Continue reading
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THE NEGATIVE CHARACTER
Drama encompasses human change. The main character is transformed. As a reader, I’d be disappointed if that change turned out for the worse. By definition, that means the main character must start out seriously flawed. Is this logical, so far? If so, then stay with me: Continue reading
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BIBLE STYLE
A difficult challenge was raised by a reader to my previous article “Faith in Writing.” The opinion was voiced that there should be one definitive translation of the Bible—that it not be open to opinion. My response is too long for the comment section, so I’ll try to answer it here as best I can. Continue reading
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WHO READS?
I just completed a video interview with the 13-year-old daughter of a friend. She reads. She enjoys it. She knows what she likes. She knows why she likes it. This girl read my entire novel—a story intended for adults—and told me it was, “awesome.” Incidentally, she gave a terrific interview. Continue reading
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WHO WANTS UNIQUE?
As authors, we are faced with the question: “Tell me what’s unique about your book.” It’s an important component of any fiction proposal. Editors, we are told, are looking for fresh new voices. Is it true? Continue reading
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CHALLENGE
Recently I went through a thought-provoking learning experience that’s kept me working till 3:00-4:00 a.m. for weeks since. The ACFW—the American Christian Fiction Writers conference in Indianapolis. First, let me call it the best organized conference in my experience. Great workshops. All genres. Wonderful people. High profile speakers. Terrific food. You might say I enjoyed myself. Continue reading
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FAITH IN WRITING
Personal faith is a primal motivator in a person’s life and inseparable from who a writer is. A Christian is charged to share the Good News. If those beliefs don’t show up in a 90,000 word novel, then something important is missing. The author isn’t writing from the gut, not expressing his real self—in a sense, hiding from the reader. Continue reading
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TOM CLANCY REVISITED
I am continuing my slow read through the Clancy Series, in the chronology of Jack Ryan’s career. So far, this is a pure joy.
Just finished the “Cardinal of the Kremlin”. Even though “Red October” is my personal favorite, Continue reading
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The Gamemaker's Father 