I am delighted to share that SCARRED: A Civil War Novel of Redemption has been awarded a Silver medal for Historical Fiction in the eighth annual eLit Awards—”a global awards program committed to illuminating and honoring the very best of English…
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Shifting Gears: Writing from a Woman’s Point of View
I’m a guy. I write mostly about men. Men at war. Shooting guns. Riding horses. Doing brave deeds. Becoming heroes. From the male perspective, of course. So, how does an author shift gears and write from a female perspective—and what…
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The Doug Dahlgren Show Features Michael Kenneth Smith
What a terrific way to spend my Friday morning! I thoroughly enjoyed discussing HOME AGAIN, SCARRED, and the Civil War with Doug Dahlgren of The Doug Dahlgren Show. Listen in. . . http://www.artistfirst2.com/ArtistFirst_Doug_Dahlgren_2017-03-10.mp3
How to Gift an eBook in Five Easy Steps
It’s December! (What???) Time to get the holiday decorations out of storage and to start thinking about where you put those boxes, ribbons, and bows. Of course, you could skip some of those be-ribboned boxes this year in favor of…
Posted in Holidays, Writing Life
The Writer’s Dig with Novel Writing Advice: How to Write Battle Scenes
A battle scene in a novel can be a very powerful and important element that, if done correctly, will define your protagonist—which is why we all need novel writing advice on how to adequately accomplish write one. Your protagonist might…
The Quivering Pen: My First Time with Michael Kenneth Smith
My First Time is a regular feature in which writers talk about virgin experiences in their writing and publishing careers, ranging from their first rejection to the moment of holding their first published book in their hands. Today’s guest is…
Q&A with Audiobook Narrator, Jeffrey Hutchins
I had the opportunity to catch up with Jeffrey Hutchins this week, for a quick Q&A. You may recall, Jeffrey is the narrator of Scarred: A Civil War Novel of Redemption. Your voice is the perfect compliment to Scarred, how…
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