by D. L. Koontz | Dec 23, 2011 | Journal, Sense and Nonsense
A list: I can make someone yawn from 107 miles away. The only thing worse than the alarm going off in the morning is the alarm not going off. The people who aren’t present are always wrong. When people ask for critical feedback, what they really want is praise....
by D. L. Koontz | Dec 20, 2011 | Journal, Pondering the Paranormal
The novel I’ve drafted involves paranormal suspense with a Christian twist. Huh? I know, many of my Christian friends cringe when I tell them my book involves ghosts. But you see, I once heard a pastor say that if you encounter what you believe to be a ghost, it’s...
by D. L. Koontz | Dec 15, 2011 | Journal, Life of a Writer
If you write, then you’re a writer. Grab the label and run! But please carry it, and all your labels, lightly. Here’s why…. Picture it: You’re cruising along peacefully in your new red-hot Jaguar (hey, it’s my visual), feeling smug about...
by D. L. Koontz | Dec 13, 2011 | Journal, Life of a Writer
“Writing is a dog’s life, but the only life worth living.” -Gustave Flaubert. I don’t understand this quote. I think a dog’s life would be grand. I love dogs, but don’t have one right now. The last dog I had was named Tuppence. As you probably know, it means a...