Feb. 29 - A Season of Change

A Season of Change

I’ve been thinking a lot about this blog, it’s function in the overall world, and what I want it to accomplish. I struggled to find ways of making it interesting, enjoyable, and something that people want to read. It’s not just about me, it’s about creating a community of people that want to speak into things, discuss topics, and help each other learn.

So, I’m hear to announce that Selling Words on a Page is going to become more focused on home gardening.

Oh, wait…that’s my other blog, The Chlorophyll Times…but seriously…

A Brave New World

Selling Words on a Page is going to become more focused on things writers and readers care about and enjoy discussing. As I write new material, including an upcoming novel, I’m going to blog about it, invite discussion, and absorb all of your feedback to make my works better. In the process, I’ll be interviewing other authors, sharing interesting articles, and pointing to key areas where strategy plays a huge role in what you read on a page.

That doesn’t mean I won’t be writing reviews of movies, but I’ll be much more intentional about it. I want to focus in on the stories and how we all interact with them.

Upcoming Posts

For those who are accustomed to reading this blog, and to those who just started, here are some upcoming posts that you may enjoy:

• The Messenger Chronicles (tentatively titled) – Exploratory Ideas: I’ll be talking about a novel I intend to start writing soon.
• The Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff Interview: In the next couple months I’ll talking to fellow Infinite Space, Infinite God alum and successful writer (she's even listed in Wikipedia!).
  
• The Messenger Chronicles – Characters: Help me develop exciting, Heroes-like characters for my new novel.
• Ending TimeSlingers.com, The Shadow Phase: It’s coming to a close, and it’d be great to talk about.
  

I can’t wait to get started. I hope you’re excited, too. Thanks for reading! I’ll be waiting to hear from you!

The Moon is Cool

Sometimes, the best stories aren't fiction

I know, I know... I've been gone for the past couple weeks. First my laptop finally shorted out enough that I had to take it in for repairs (which took about a week). And then, when I got the laptop back, I got sick. But, enough with the excuses…

I saw a movie the other day that I loved. One of the best movies I’ve seen in a really long time. Big action sequences, extreme drama, heroism, and the characters were amazing.

And you know what? It all actually happened.

"In the Shadow of the Moon" is a documentary from Ron Howard that tells the amazing story of our Apollo Program. That’s right, the true American heroes who took our nation to the moon.

I sat in front of the TV, enraptured by the story of an extraordinary group of individuals pursuing the dreams of a nation. Imagine strapping yourself to a rocket and launching yourself into space. But don’t stop there. Travel 3 days to our closest celestial neighbor, don a space suit, and jump out into a crater.

I wish I could write a story that compelling. There’s a reason these guys have “The Right Stuff.” Our astronauts are true heroes, and yet they’re just men (and now women). And this documentary does an excellent job of capturing their thoughts, their emotions, and the story of one of our nation’s coolest accomplishments.

I encourage all the writers seeking to develop their talents and all the readers wanting to watch compelling, interesting storytelling to watch "In the Shadow of the Moon". Why? It’s great filmmaking. It’s great storytelling. And it reminds us why we do what we do.