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Sneak peaks of works in progress, excerpts of published works, research tidbits, and musings on writing and life.

Behind the Scenes

My Writing Methods: Discipline, Flexibility, and Iteration
Behind the Scenes

My Writing Methods: Discipline, Flexibility, and Iteration

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

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Behind the Scenes

My Writing Approach: Blending History, Philosophy, and Imagination

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025

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From A Wrinkle in Time to a Life of Stories: My Journey As a Writer

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

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Cover of Seven Planets (Book 1 of the Brightstar Trilogy) by Markus McDowell
Behind the Scenes Seven Planets (Brightstar #1) Twelve Foundations (Brightstar #3)

Mapping the Cosmos: Planning The Brightstar Trilogy from Chaos to Hope

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

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Behind the Scenes Brightstar Trilogy Seven Planets (Brightstar #1)

First draft excerpt from upcoming novel, Seven Planets, by Markus McDowell

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

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Behind the Scenes Brightstar Trilogy Seven Planets (Brightstar #1) Twelve Foundations (Brightstar #3) Two Dragons (Brightstar #2)

Sneak Peek: The Bright Star Trilogy, book 1

March 3, 2025March 17, 2025

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Behind the Scenes Mortals As They Walk

Excerpt from Mortals As They Walk: scene 4 – the bioengineering project

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

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Writing and Bleeding

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

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As a Mere Breath Behind the Scenes

Sneak Peek: “Non fui, fui, non sum, non curo” (short story draft)

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025

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As a Mere Breath Behind the Scenes

Sneak Peek: A short story from my forthcoming third collection

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025

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  • Books
    • Seven Planets (Brightstar Trilogy #1)
    • As a Mere Breath: Short Stories
    • NUFF SED: A NOVEL OF DESERT STEVE
    • So Deep in Shadow: Short Stories
    • Mortals As They Walk
    • The Sky Over Chaos: Short Stories
    • To and Fro Upon the Earth: A Novel
    • Onesimus: A Novel of Christianity in the Roman Empire
  • BEHIND THE SCENES
  • BOOK REVIEWS
  • News & Notes
  • For Authors
    • Book Review Request
    • Schedule a Book Notice
    • Editing and Ghostwriting Services
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