Behind the Scenes Archives Page 2 of 12 | Markus McDowell, author

Dalton Gang brothers layed out after attempted double robbery in Coffeyville, KS.

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Ch 4 – Nuff Sed (Desert Steve) The Dalton Gang (historical & literary background)

September 9, 2024September 19, 2024

Coffeyville city Street in 1890

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Ch 3 – Nuff Sed (Desert Steve), A Human Being Farmed to Death (historical & literary background))

August 26, 2024September 9, 2024

17" hailstones from a storm in Dubuquem Iowa 6/16/1882

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Ch 2 – Nuff Sed (Desert Steve), “The Old Boy Himself” (literary & historical background)

August 19, 2024September 9, 2024

Stack of paperback books, Nuff Sed: a Novel of Desert Steve by Markus McDowell

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Ch 1 – Nuff Sed (Desert Steve), Literary & Historical Background

August 12, 2024September 9, 2024

From above of unrecognizable female holding book with blank pages while sitting near stone stairs

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel Seven Planets (WIP)

The Joy of a Clean Slate in Writing (and Life)

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Cover of Nuff Sed: A Novel of Desert Steve by Markus McDowell with Sneak Peek Banner

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Excerpt from Nuff Sed: A Novel of Desert Steve (coming this fall)

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Cover of Nuff Sed: A Novel of Desert Steve by Markus McDowell.

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Behind the Scenes – Desert Steve Novel from fourth draft to fifth draft

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

closeup of keyboard with iPads in background.

Behind the Scenes

Why I Write: Giving a Voice to a Person or an Idea

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

Markus McDowell with his writing setup on his yacht.

Behind the Scenes

How I Write a Novel in Six Stages (Markus McDowell)

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

person writing on a notebook

Behind the Scenes

How to begin writing a book for non-writers (you can do it)

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024