Welcome to the Back Office
Readers who tarry for more than a page or two invest a part of themselves in that writer’s words. With our modern society’s insane emphasis on scheduling every waking second, serious writers recognize the profound responsibility placed upon their shoulders when a reader lingers and commits his or her valued time. And when readers connect with a given writer’s musings, they naturally want to learn more about the person behind the words—and that’s the motivation for “the back office.”
Each page within the “For Readers” section addresses a topic that is often asked about during the Q&A following a personal appearance. I hope you find these insights entertaining and enjoyable.
- Each Word Has a Mission: The path of a writing career
- Writing Comes Hard: A brief look at my writing process
- Ringing a Mental Bell: Why I include vivid sensory descriptions in my stories
- A Woodsman’s Prayer: A profound prayer of unknown origin
- Why So Many Misses? A look at the philosophy behind each message
- “Kla-whoosh-BOOM!” The story behind ‘Old Turkey Feathers’ thunder
- The Signature Closing: The blessing I wish to leave with each reader