Go Texas Rangers !!!

Texas is now 6-0 for the season. At this rate, if we projecte out the wins and losses through the entire season, they would finish with the record of 162-0.  

It's Baseball Season !!!!!

Take me out to the ballpark! It's on again. Three games completed and the Texas Rangers are 3-0. Not only did they sweep their first series but they beat the team that many experts project to be in the World Series this year, the Boston Redsox. I think maybe a little more attention should be paid to the defending American League champions, what do you think?

Now some information on my writing

The Inca Prophecy is coming along! Kim is on chapter 15 on her final read through and once she is done, we'll put it in a PDF format and print our first proof copy. If everything looks well then, it will be available to the public. Out of my first 3 books, this one is my favorite story, my dad's too.

Still writing articles for the Deseret News and the Mormon Times. So far, four articles have been published in the print edition of the Deseret News in the travel section. Those are really graitifying to see. Also, in the online edition of the Mormon Times, I've had four articles published. One of these articles is different from the DN publications. Oh well.

I'm reading The Kiwi Conspiracy myself. It has been so long I need to determine if I need to rewrite before I send it to an editor. Once I feel good about this New Zealand story, I'll get back to a rewrite on The Eye of Magog.

Thanks for reading.

Eye of Magog completed !!!!

The Eye of Magog is complete.....taking a break for a month or two from it to finish some other projects then going through my first rewrite. I think this story is my personal favorite of the four I've written but 'The Inca Prophecy' would be a close second.
speaking of 'The Inca Prophecy', it should be out very, very soon. My wife is almost finished going through it the last time, telling me what she likes and doesn't, after I evaluate it, it will be in print.
News articles for The Deseret News and The Mormon Times has been so much fun. I've had five published between the two papers, 3 of which were front page printings of the Deseret News travel section.
Our own personal DFW employee weekly newspaper has picked up my travel articles. Amber and the tiger were splashed on its front page this last week. Thank you to Deseret Connect for allowing the employee paper to print them.

I'm excited about my writing.

Greek Isle Article Published in Deseret News Web

Last night another article was published in the Deseret News Web. This will be #5 and I'm pretty excited about it. I feel bad for my daughter Heather though, I wrote an article on Montreal, Canada which was a trip she went on but they have not published it yet. I am thinking my next assignment will be on Ireland which was all Heather. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705369008/A-taste-of-three-Greek-Isles-in-one-day.html?pg=1

Oh so close to finishing 'The Eye of Magog'. I'm probably going to finish it up in the next week or two. Then the next thing for that work is a break and then a re-write. I really, really like the story but there is always room to improve it.

Kim and I are about half way done finishing 'The Inca Prophecy' s last edit. I'm hoping to have it in print in maybe a month and then we'll go over it again and then it will be on the market. I know my dad is really looking forward to it even though he has read it before.

That leaves 'The Kiwi Conspiracy'. I'm going to make a couple of changes to things that are inacurate and then, maybe a rewrite. We'll see after the other two works are done.

I'm loving to write. I appreciate that so many people here at work have enjoyed 'Whispers from the Past'. I'll keep it up as long as I enjoy it.

The Eye of Magog

'The Eye of Magog' is nearing completion! I first thought of the story probably 3 years ago and now its almost finished. What will I do next? I have less than 8,000 words to write and ususally at this stage of one of my stories the writing comes very fast. I love the story, probably my favorite in the series so far. Thanks to my daughter Heather for going to Ireland with me. I love her so much but I don't get a chance to tell her very often. She is a special girl with a huge heart. When it is published, it will be dedicated to you.

Whispers from the Past has first book review

I was thrilled this morning to open http://www.mormontimes.com/article/19891/Whispers-from-the-Past-offers-unique-viewand find "Whispers from the Past" has been reviewed. Thanks to Danica Baird from the Mormon Times for her favorable evaluation.

Updates

Sitting here at work and evaluating the last few months.

I'm sure enjoying writing for Deseret Connect....I've had four articles in the Mormon Times and two have made the cover print edition of the Deseret News. Kim and I have 2 more articles submitted and another one in the next day or two. I hope people enjoy reading about the places I've personally seen. I have so many memories of some of the greatest places on the planet. I hope I can keep making memories with Kim.

The Eye of Magog -4th novel in the Kylee/Daniel series- is coming along great! I've ripped right through 57,000 words on the way who knows how many. I really like the story and how its progressing.

After the Eye is done. I'll evaluate whether I need to re-write book 3 or not. I liked the story before but its been so long since I've seen it I don't remember if I can improve it or not. Either way, I need an editor.

Life is good. Work is still there with AA. Kim and I are hoping to work out days off so we can do some traveling this spring. Had hopes of going to Scotland but between a lack of money and other things we needed to do...we'll see if we make it.

Life is good. Miss my children and want them to know how much I love them. Wish I could express it more often.

Updates

One more day off from work. I've had two weeks of vacation in the last three weeks. This week, was just spent at home with Kim which in a way was better than our week in Orlando.
I'm pretty happy with the success of the Cuzco, Peru article. Out of the four that have been published, Peru is second most popular next to the Budhist Tiger Temple.
I've been working pretty hard on Ireland story. I'm about 54,000 words into it and if the pattern holds, I have about 20,000 more words to go. Of course I don't plan on these things but all three previous books are around 75,000 words.
I'm on the very last "go over" on The Inca Prophecy. Kim will have some spare time the next few weeks and hopefully between the two of us we'll have it ready to print in a month or two. I'm working on chapter 6 right now.
I am planning an article for the newspaper on Paris, France and they already have two more. One on the international firework competition in Montreal and another on the 3 of the most popular Greek Isles. I'm having fun with these and actually trying to branch out to the new DFW employee paper.
I teach Elder's this sunday. Lesson is on love, charity, service. We've been the recipients of great service this last week. Hopefully, with prayer, I'll be able to have a memorable lesson. Our Elders group is very, very easy to teach.I'll be back with more next week!

Here we are with retired shuttle astronaut Winston Scott

Cuzco, Peru article Published in the Mormon Times!

It's been 4 weeks since an article has been published in the Mormon Times but this morning, much to my delight, my Cuzco, Peru article was there waiting for people to read. Peru, including Machu Picchu and all the other Inca sights, was amazing. Amazing enough for it to be the location of my second novel, "The Inca Prophecy". I hope everyone enjoys the article and maybe becomes interested in finding out what happens to Daniel and Kylee Richards on their second international daddy/daughter vacation.
http://www.mormontimes.com/article/19850/Exploring-a-lost-civilization-in-Peru

Fun in the sun?

It's been chilly for most of our vacation in Orlando, but yesterday was absolutely beautiful!!!! Connor, Kim and I have had sooooo much fun in Florida. We have spent 3 days at Universal Studios and Island of Adventure. We also have spent a day at Kennedy Space Center which was amazing. We now know what its like to take off from the launch pad with a space shuttle strapped to our backs. It's been a wonderful trip with two of my most favorite people in the world.

Kim and Connor with Scooby doo and Shaggy

Kim being pulled by Marmaduke

Connor with the crew of the Starship Enterprise

Kim and Connor at Harry Potter attractions at Islands of Adventure

Harry Potter's Castle

Saturn V Rocket at Kennedy Space Center

Keukenhof article published in Deseret News

Last saturday my article on Keukenhoff Gardens, the Netherlands, was printed on the front page of the travel section in the Deseret News as well as online on Mormon Times. Thanks again to my wife for her diligent help with correcting the things I don't do so well before submission. Read the article here:


http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700105059/The-Netherlands-Keukenhof-offers-a-awe-inspiring-array-of-colorful-tulips-in-bloom.html


Hoping my next article on Cuzco, Peru and Machu Picchu will be published soon.