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.
Dr. Markus McDowell describes finishing the first draft of his historical fiction novel, about Desert Steve Ragsdale: process, background, and the 2nd draft.
A review of “Middle Earth Lore” by Jeb Smith, a comprehensive view of Tolkien’s world in Lord of the Rings trilogy and beyond. Review by Dr. Markus McDowell.
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.
A review of a book of essays by Margaret O’Connor on life, suffering, loss, and faith. Review by Dr. Markus McDowell.
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.
Book review of Babel, by R.F. Kuang, an alternative history filled with language, etymologies, and magic, set in 19th century Oxford. Review by Dr. Markus McDowell.
An excerpt from the speculative fiction book about a man, woman, and child caught up in a genetic engineering project. Mortals As They Walk by Markus McDowell.
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.
A review of Book review: Cetaganda by Lois McMaster Bujold, a space opera. Review by Dr. Markus McDowell