Interview of the Author by Carol Baldwin
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Dennis L. Peterson
Apr 5, 20192 min read
1. Getting the Idea
[The first in a series.] The first step in the publication of my books was to come up with an idea in which I had a sustained interest,...
Dennis L. Peterson
Apr 2, 20191 min read
To Answer Your Question, First I. . . .
In this initial installment, I want simply to reveal the individual steps I took in the publication of my books. (Bear in mind that I am...
Dennis L. Peterson
Mar 29, 20192 min read
A Dinosaur Struggles to Survive
I almost had a heart attack earlier this week. I saw visions of my headstone: “RIP. He tried, but he couldn’t keep up.” Thankfully, one...
Dennis L. Peterson
Mar 8, 20192 min read
Too Many Irons in the Fire?
But there’s a different way of looking at that adage that, if followed, can actually help us accomplish more and avoid many of the...
Dennis L. Peterson
Mar 1, 20193 min read
The Necessity of Observation
Recently, during one of the brief lulls between ten straight days of rain showers when the sun was making a brief appearance, I was...
Dennis L. Peterson
Feb 20, 20192 min read
The Pleasures and Perils of a New Book Contract
Signing a contract with a publisher for a new book fills an author with both exhilaration and apprehension. That’s precisely my mixed...
Dennis L. Peterson
Feb 15, 20192 min read
Find Your Niche and Just Do It!
Ironically, I’m a doubter, especially about myself and my own abilities, so I have to constantly remind myself of the attitude expressed...
Dennis L. Peterson
Jan 31, 20192 min read
Theology from the Spring: A Review
Taggart is not only a student of theology and a pastor and director of education in a Baptist church in Jefferson City, Missouri, but...
Dennis L. Peterson
Jan 11, 20191 min read
10 Rules of Getting and Keeping Readers’ Attention
10 RULES FOR GETTING AND KEEPING READERS’ ATTENTION HAVE A MESSAGE. “To get attention, the first golden rule is, always say something...
Dennis L. Peterson
Jan 4, 20193 min read
Thoughts about Reading in 2019
Well, the new year has barely begun, and I’ve been thinking about and beginning to act on my reading. In fact, I received a magazine in...
Dennis L. Peterson
Dec 21, 20182 min read
Reflections and a Look Ahead
As 2018 winds down to a close and the new year fast approaches, I’ve been doing some reflecting. Some of the reflections have been...
Dennis L. Peterson
Dec 18, 20183 min read
Thoughts on a Year’s Worth of Reading
I’m a voracious reader and have been since fifth grade, when good ol’ Mrs. George sparked the reader within me, kindled that flame of...
Dennis L. Peterson
Dec 4, 20182 min read
Verbal Voyeurism
One of the key ingredients of both good fiction and creative nonfiction is realistic dialogue. Readers certainly know that fact. Writers...
Dennis L. Peterson
Nov 20, 20183 min read
David’s Principles of Good Writing
The best writers, writing teachers often say, are avid readers, and high on their reading lists are great writers, those who stand as...
Dennis L. Peterson
Nov 16, 20182 min read
First Impressions
“You get only one chance to make a good first impression.” That statement is especially true when it comes to submitting your writing to...
Dennis L. Peterson
Nov 6, 20182 min read
Memorable Lines from Simms
Recently, I’ve been reading a little [DRUM ROLL, PLEASE!] fiction, and old fiction at that. Few people today recall the author or his...
Dennis L. Peterson
Nov 2, 20182 min read
Terminology, Time Change, and Common Sense
The first week of November is a busy time! It starts off with National Authors’ Day, which affects only a relative handful of people, but...
Dennis L. Peterson
Oct 16, 20182 min read
Word Man
One hundred ninety years ago today, a man was born who later published a book the influence of which stretched far beyond his own...
Dennis L. Peterson
Oct 5, 20183 min read
Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks?
It’s amazing how, over time, one’s perspectives change. As I’m on the verge of testing the adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,”...
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