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Chapter two (or one)

Posted on February 4, 2014 by ginachoward

Or maybe it will be Chapter One. I sent the first chapter of An American Terrorist to a fellow writer for some feedback. One of my faults (or virtues, depending on the perspective) is that I re-write ad nauseam, knowing … Continue reading →

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One is done

Posted on January 28, 2014 by ginachoward

I finally finished the first chapter, after surmounting one little glitch. Some of you might remember the bad-old days of computers. The days when crashes were frequent, and hours of work were lost forever. As rare as those occurrences are today, they … Continue reading →

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Write and rewrite

Posted on October 28, 2013 by ginachoward

Well, I finally started writing – rewriting mostly. I just couldn’t get the first few paragraphs standing still. When they finally fell into the “acceptable” category, I moved on. 300, 400, 500 words – four hours later, a page. It’s … Continue reading →

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What about Paul?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by ginachoward

Everything is coming together: characters, setting, story and plot. I’ve even figured out the dramatic tension. However, one thing still hangs in the balance: What should I do about Paul? He could be on the lam, which would point to … Continue reading →

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Terrorist as avenger

Posted on January 21, 2013 by ginachoward

My terrorist protagonist is beginning to take shape. As I continue learning about terrorists, a discouraging picture is emerging. Terrorism has existed throughout history and likely will continue as long as people feel that violence is the means to enact … Continue reading →

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An American terrorist

Posted on January 7, 2013 by ginachoward

The man in the picture is Daniel Andreas San Diego. He could be the guy next door or your friend’s college roommate. In fact, he’s on the FBI’s Most Wanted list for his “alleged involvement in bombing two biotech facilities.” … Continue reading →

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