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Nifty Book Cover

Posted on May 20, 2022 by jguenther5
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Book Review: In the Mouth of the Lion

Posted on April 11, 2022 by jguenther5

The stalwart GP over at Pacific Paratrooper Blog has posted a review of my WWII historical novel, In the Mouth of the Lion. As the German blitzkrieg stalls in Russia, Hitler’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic. The German High Command (OKW) … Continue reading →

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Pacing in Fiction

Posted on March 28, 2022 by jguenther5

Pacing is important in a novel or short story,, i.e., writing your text so that it carries the reader along. Choppy paragraphs can cause the reader to pause to parse them and lose the train of thought. Other things that … Continue reading →

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Review: 1941: The Year Germany Lost the War

Posted on November 30, 2021 by jguenther5

1941: The Year Germany Lost the War by Andrew Nagorski My rating: 5 of 5 stars Nagorski’s book is tightly written and very readable, despite a mountain of research distilled into it. All the scholarly elements are included, along with … Continue reading →

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Latest Release: Sorcerer of Deathbird Mountain

Posted on July 19, 2021 by jguenther5

Recently uploaded to Vella. Secret trick: Search for Sorcerer of Deathbird Mountain via the Kindle-Vella search bar, at the very top of the Vella page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella Hirand is a young messenger and helper at Castle Braegundo, the fortress protecting the … Continue reading →

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Now Available on Kindle:

Posted on June 15, 2021 by jguenther5
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New On Kindle: Tales for a Blue Moon

Posted on May 31, 2021 by jguenther5

Now available as a Kindle book, these stories cover an immense range of love and imagination. From the human condition, to the alien condition, to the plight of other entities. From Earth to the cosmos; from today to past and … Continue reading →

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KM Weiland’s Drawing

Posted on December 13, 2020 by jguenther5

The Outlining Your Novel Workbook computer program is a powerful brainstorming tool for writers. KM Weiland’s annual Advent Giveaways include a chance to win a copy of this program. If you would like the opportunity of winning some of these … Continue reading →

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Miscellany

Posted on November 12, 2020 by jguenther5

A bit of humor: https://equipsblog.wordpress.com/2020/10/19/lighter-side-of-2020/

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Memory Improvement

Posted on July 9, 2020 by jguenther5

Researchers have discovered a method of improving performance in memory tests. A simple 15-minute break, resting and meditating, can help memory retention by as much as a factor of 10, in some cases. The recent article is here: An Effortless … Continue reading →

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