SNEAK PEEK – Opening Scene: Desert Steve Novel (draft)
Here is a sneak peek of the first scene in the historical fiction novel about Desert Steve Ragsdale, the founder of Desert Center, California.
Here is a sneak peek of the first scene in the historical fiction novel about Desert Steve Ragsdale, the founder of Desert Center, California.
I completed the first draft of a historical fiction novel featuring “desert Steve” Ragsdale, founder of Desert Center. The second draft will refine themes, plot, and character authenticity, evaluating the necessity of chronological events. This creative process involves deciding which material enhances Steve’s life story, balancing factual accuracy with engaging storytelling. Now begins the intricate crafting of these scenes into a compelling narrative.
Pegleg Smith was a historical character known mostly for his legendary lost mine in the California desert. Read this brief introduction to the man, as a character in Markus McDowell’s forthcoming historical fiction novel about Desert Steve Ragsdale, the founder of Desert center, California, in 1921.
Markus McDowell reveals some of the behind-the-scenes work and difficulties in writing this historical fiction novel about Desert Steve Ragsdale and the history of Desert Center, California.
Markus McDowell describes his adventure and exploration of the land surrounding the ghost town, Desert Center, part of his research for a forthcoming historical fiction novel about Desert Steve Ragsdale, the founder of Desert Center.
Markus McDowell describes his adventure and exploration of the land surrounding the ghost town, Desert Center, part of his research for a forthcoming historical fiction novel about Desert Steve Ragsdale, the founder of Desert Center.
Markus McDowell, a multigenre author and editor, was recently interviewed by Atmosphere Press about his upcoming historical fiction novel, centered around pioneer Desert Steve Ragsdale in early 1900s Southern California. The interview covers the book’s inspiration, title creation, and desired reader takeaways, as well as McDowell’s general writing process and inspirations. With a diverse academic background and a passion for exploring life’s chaos, McDowell’s upcoming novel promises an intriguing perspective.
Read this background story about General Patton and his air training field in the California desert. This is part of the forthcoming historical fiction novel about the founding of Desert Center, and Desert Steve Ragsdale by Markus McDowell.
A rough first draft of a scene from a novel about “Desert Steve” Ragsdale, written by Markus McDowell. Ragsdale founded Desert Center in the middle of the California desert, when the only road consisted of ruts in the sand.
Markus McDowell explores the need for detailed research when writing a historical fiction novel, and when to stop researching and start writing.