My brother (he’s actually my half-brother from my biological dad), Doug, was born on February 7, 1952, and I was born on July 8, 1972. I always remember his birthday because he was twenty years older than I was. Doug was an incredibly happy man. Everyone liked him. He always had a smile, he brightenedContinue reading “Connecting with Family”
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The Pitfalls of Writing
My current writing project is a historical fiction novel set in my hometown at the beginning of the 20th century. Now, it would seem since I love history and I’ve already written a few books that this would be an easy endeavor for me. But I have really struggled with being as prolific with thisContinue reading “The Pitfalls of Writing”
Writing in a Community
Being an author is, for the most part, a very isolating and lonely way of life. If you are like me, much of the time I need absolute silence and a distraction-free environment to produce anything coherent. On occasion, I get into a rhythm where I can write with other people in the room watchingContinue reading “Writing in a Community”
Writing in Different Genres
After I finished my fictional series on childhood sexual abuse, I decided that I would try a few different genres of fiction to see what worked with my style of storytelling. I had always loved murder mysteries, Agatha Christie being one of my favorites. Last week I disclosed the plot of that particular story. However,Continue reading “Writing in Different Genres”
Back to Work!
For those of you who don’t know, I am a full-time schoolteacher in southern California. I had a wonderful six weeks off this summer, and in addition to taking a trip to do some research for my next book in Wyoming, I had an awesome time of rest a relaxation. I haven’t had that inContinue reading “Back to Work!”
The Trip Home Part 1
A while back I decided to write a historical fiction novel based in my hometown during its inception in the early 1900s. It’s one of those “God moments” where He just gave me an idea! It took me one evening to write an outline for the novel, which again feels like Him telling me thisContinue reading “The Trip Home Part 1”
Enjoying Recognition
On Saturday, May 3, I will be a part of the Local Author’s Festival selling and signing some of my novels. I’ve told my friends and co-workers about the event, and everyone has wished me well. But I’m a little anxious about the signing because I feel as if I don’t really belong there. I’veContinue reading “Enjoying Recognition”
Writing Your Story
If you’ve read some of my posts or even looked at my other pages on this site, you’ll know that I’ve written four novels centering on the topic of childhood sexual abuse. The first book is still fiction, but it most closely resembles my own story of molestation. The other books are a compilation ofContinue reading “Writing Your Story”
Harry L. Estes 