Fanning the Flames Revisions

ChrisDragons

I’ve been revising Fanning the Flames. Today I’m sharing an excerpt. The rest of the school week flew by without any traumatizing events. Friday after their last class, Bryn, Valmont, Clint, and Ivy sat on the grass in the quad next to one of the few trees which had survived the Rebel attacks last semester. Bryn inhaled and sighed in … Read More

Apparently, I Have Issues

ChrisPenned Con, Uncategorized, UtopIA, YA

I’m working on what will hopefully be the last round of edits for Trial By Fire, and apparently, I have issues. Okay, I have a lot of issues, but I think that’s normal. At least I hope so. Anyone who doesn’t have issues is a Borg, or a Pod or on mood-altering medication. Anyway, unbeknownst to me, one of my major … Read More

Editing Looks Like This.

Chrishome

I’ve been editing for a few days now. Want to know what it looks like? Editing looks like this. If you’re sensitive to foul language, don’t read the last cartoon. You have been warned.    

Bridges Burned-Another Scene Bites the Dust

Chrishome

I love how this scene highlights Jaxon and Bryn’s frenemy type relationship. The scene was part of a sub-plot in Book 2 which was vetoed. I may find a way to add it to Book 3. Until then, I thought I’d share it here.   Bryn checked the time on her bedside clock. It was half past two. “Curfew doesn’t start until 8pm. We … Read More

Fantasies, Reality and Writing

ChrisFor Writers

I have this fantasy where a man wearing low slung jeans, a tight T-shirt and a tool belt comes into my house and builds storage closets or shelves in every single room. When he’s done, every item I own has a special place to live where I’ll always be able to find it whenever I need it. And since it’s … Read More