I still miss my father 10 years later…
My father passed away 10 years ago today, and I still miss him terribly. This is my tribute to him after a decade of loss.
My father passed away 10 years ago today, and I still miss him terribly. This is my tribute to him after a decade of loss.
A review of Barrayar, the second novel in the 16-volume Vorkosigan Saga, by Lois McMaster, a sprawling space opera with fascinating fully-fleshed out characters. Review by Dr. Markus McDowell.
A little behind-the-scenes look at Markus McDowell’s forthcoming novel about “Desert Steve” Ragsdale, and the “Desert Rats” he lived with in the colorado desert of California.
A review of Shards of Honor, a space opera-romance novel part of the well-written and entertaining Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold. Review by Markus McDowell
Here is an early draft of the first scene of the upcoming novel from Markus McDowell, about Desert Steve Ragsdale, the man who founded a town in he middle of the desert in the 1920s.
Dr. Markus reflects on life and death, prompted by coming across a dead sea lion on a walk by the ocean. how do we respond to death, and why do we respond like we do? Is there a better way, as suggested by so many philosophers and theologians?
Review of Hugo Award winning novel, The Vor Game, by Lois McMaster Bujold. Review by Dr. Markus McDowell.
A sneak peek first draft of a short story by Markus McDowell. Become a patron to read the full draft.
A review of the novel, Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir (author of The Martian). No plot spoilers, includes recommendation.
Markus McDowell explores the task of writing historical fiction, especially the research, as he works on his next novel about Desert Steve Ragsdale in the founding of Desert Center in the California desert.