Digging for--and Sharing--the Gold
Undoubtedly, the most enjoyable aspect of my work writing about historical subjects is doing the research. It isn't getting the idea or...
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Dennis L. Peterson
- Sep 23
- 2 min
A Writing Lesson from the Royals
Being an American with affinity for our constitutional republic, I am certainly no fan of monarchy. But the nearly 24/7 media coverage of...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Sep 16
- 3 min
What Books Are in Your Background Scene?
One's books can reveal a lot about someone. After all, we are, in a sense, what we read. Whenever I'm watching a television interview of...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Sep 9
- 3 min
Productive Inactivity
I've never been accused of being a workaholic. Although I'm usually quite disciplined and focus intentionally on the tasks I have before...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Sep 2
- 3 min
Learning Word Distinctions the Hard Way
A good writer should always be learning new words every day. After all, words are the tools of a writer's trade. As important as is the...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Aug 26
- 3 min
One Good Turn (of the Page) Deserves Another
In last week's post, I shared about a good book I had read recently, a collection by memoirists on how they wrote their memoirs and what...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Aug 19
- 4 min
Memoirists, People Who Invent the Truth
I love browsing in used bookstores, especially if they are well-organized showcases of old books. Those who know me understand my...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Aug 16
- 1 min
First Review of Evangelism and Expulsion
A big thank you to author Gail Wofford Cartee for her review of my recently released book Evangelism and Expulsion: Missionary Work Among...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Aug 12
- 4 min
Reflections on the Work and Life of David McCullough
I learned earlier this week that one of my favorite history authors had passed away. David McCullough left this world on Sunday, August...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Aug 10
- 1 min
And We Have Liftoff!
Evangelism and Expulsion has lifted off! Today is the big release day. Do you have your copy? It is available for order on Amazon. Check...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Aug 9
- 1 min
T-Minus 2 Days, and We Have Main Engine Start!
The release of Evangelism and Expulsion is imminent! The day of liftoff is almost upon us! Tomorrow is the big day!
Dennis L. Peterson
- Aug 8
- 1 min
T-Minus 3 Days and Counting!
Getting ready for the release of Evangelism and Expulsion on August 10. It's on the "pad" and almost ready to lift off. Are you ready?
Dennis L. Peterson
- Aug 7
- 1 min
T-Minus 4 Days and Counting!
Watch for the upcoming release of Evangelism and Expulsion: Missionary Work among the Cherokees until Removal!
Dennis L. Peterson
- Aug 5
- 4 min
Governor Rye and Harvey Graybeal, J.P.
My great grandfather, Harvey Graybeal (we kids called him Poppa), was a quiet, unassuming man. He never talked very much, at least as far...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Jul 29
- 5 min
THINK!
It's amazing to me how sometimes one can be exposed to multiple unassociated things that direct his thoughts toward a single subject or...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Jul 26
- 1 min
Release Date Approaches!
After numerous delays, Evangelism and Expulsion: Missionary Work among the Cherokees until Removal is scheduled for an official release...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Jul 22
- 1 min
Random, Thought-Provoking Quotations
On Writing: "Write something to suit yourself and many people will like it; write something to suit everybody and scarcely anyone will...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Jul 15
- 4 min
Reminding Myself Why I Write
In last week's blog post, I wrote about rediscovering my mission as a writer. That post elicited a thought-provoking response from an...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Jul 8
- 3 min
Rediscovering the Mission
Sometimes in life, we feel as though we're spinning our wheels, revving our engine but getting nowhere. It sometimes happens to writers;...
Dennis L. Peterson
- Jul 1
- 3 min
Bread Upon the Waters
One of the big tests one often faces in life is how to deal with disappointments. They can be viewed as disasters that derail plans, as...