It may be a touch disturbing to certain readers -- no character is safe and many minor villains die abrupt deaths -- but the Redwall series is a longtime favorite of mine with good old-fashioned themes. The book that inspired a legend—the first novel in the beloved, bestselling Redwall saga.Welcome to Mossflower Wood, where the... Continue Reading →
Dear Teen, Have You Thought About What Your Future Kids Will Read?
I know many of my current subscribers are teens or young adults. You probably love writing, or at least reading, given that you put up with the highly-specific material I publish. Maybe you too grew up reading ravenously and can point to the books that marked your childhood -- the Chronicles of Narnia, 100 Cupboards,... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Joy in Story
I've heard folks dis the LotR films a fair deal. Now, is the book pretty much always better than the movie? Yes. But I must say, that out of all the books-turned-into-movies I've seen, Jackson's trilogy was the best. Why? Not only did he stick closer to the storyline than any book-remake film, but he... Continue Reading →

