20 years ago, one of my childhood dreams came true
20 years ago, the movie Ready, Willing & Able was released.
Public tragedies and finding common ground
In Trigger, the first Damien Hill novel, I discuss the evil acts of pain merchants, those who prey on people during tragedy for their own purposes. No matter how political leanings or opinions on hot topics, it’s important to remember Read more…
Soon you won’t be able to believe anything online
While writing Recoil, the second Damien Hill thriller, I wrote about near-future technology that, during the writing of the book, became reality. This wasn’t the first time this had happened to me.
Fear as Inspiration
Facing what scares me inspires me to write.
2018 Goals
I look back on an uneventful 2017 and forward to an exciting 2018.
Speakeasies & Character
How my son’s 21st Speakeasy themed birthday party made me think about writing characters.
Gods & Martyrs – Chapter Five
“What are you willing to die for?” Father Peters asked. His question hung in the air as the teens surrounding Gabby struggled to come up with an honest answer. Her recent brushes with death hadn’t clarified one for her, either. Read more…
Gods & Martyrs – Chapter Four
Hamilton’s mouth kept moving, but Gabby couldn’t hear anything he was saying. Her world fell mute the moment her lanky love interest terminated their friendship. As he stammered and avoided making eye contact, she grew fixated with his ears for Read more…
Gods & Martyrs – Chapter Three
Gabby liked the Burger Hut. Not for the food, the ambience, or the service, but because it was where she had fallen in love with Hamilton. They even had their favorite booth. The second one from the entrance, next to Read more…
Gods & Martyrs – Chapter Two
The glint off the Russian’s wide knife glistened in Hamilton’s eyes. Gabby’s nerdy friend shook like a dead leaf in a winter breeze as the determined foreigner’s hardened glare threatened to crumble him into a million pieces. The sharpened edge Read more…
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