Writing

  • Whispers of the Desert 8

    After two years of farming, Amir begins working at his father Jacob’s bakery in Old Jerusalem. Despite concerns about local threats, Jacob and Rachel support Amir’s transition into the bakery. He quickly earns respect through his kindness and charitable acts, making the bakery a beloved community hub while strengthening family bonds.

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  • Whispers of the Desert 7

    Amir grapples with his feelings of guilt and temptation while studying An-Nisā. His reflections on the harsh teachings and his past actions toward a condemned widow intertwine with his growing affection for a young woman. He seeks understanding and redemption, hoping for forgiveness and release from oppressive judgments stalking him.

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  • Whispers of the Desert 5

    Amir, traumatized by recent events, returns to the Old City with his mother Rachel. They discuss his safety and future, realizing that he cannot remain in the valley where danger lurks. A plan forms for Amir to help with the family bakery while considering education in the new city, aiming for a brighter future.

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  • Whispers of the Desert 2

    The three keystones to the story, Whispers of the Desert, are laid down. In the Opening we received the back story of the woman who now lies brutally murdered in the bowl of stones. The story opens with an excerpt from Isaiah the Old Testament Prophet describing the iniquity of the Israelites. And now sometime…

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  • “Beware he whose reputation is burnished bright, oft times the darkness is hidden by the polished light.” – Robert Reid, The Empress: I’m still on this WordPress, I said – they said, sibling rivalry. Here is a link to the latest news; however, this is the view from the other side in the article published by

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  • I recently discovered that the WordPress project owned by Automattik is in a complicated battle with its Hosting company WP. The integrated aspect of WordPress with Automattik and WP is complex and currently under threat. WordPress represents about 40% of all websites on the Internet and a punitive legal battle could drastically affect the Internet

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  • Whispers of the Desert

    The opening scene of the book Whispers in the Desert introduces the antagonist and his secret plan to take property and control the city.

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  • Word Salad Saturday

    We explore ways to ruin your story with word salads and infinite telling not showing. I introduce the reader to my twelve most popular writing mistakes and general FUBAR efforts.

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  • How to Write a Novel

    I continue to share my newest and greatest discoveries on how to write a novel.

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  • Welcome to My Head Elves

    As promised, I will outline my creative chaos into a well-ordered system of nonsense in hopes that you might find a long list of things you should never do in your creative process.

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