Author Archives: dpreisig

I’m not really sure what happened to Chapter Sixteen. In one of my outlines there were two Chapter Sixteens. At any rate, it doesn’t seem to be here. So, I need to quickly write it because my writer’s meeting is tomorrow. In this Chapter we see the effect of the murder on the country. LincolnContinue reading “Chapter Sixteen”

This is a work week for me, and I’m still shutting down the garden for the year. I have started bringing in the tropical plants from the yard and cleaning the area where they go in the house. It’s a big job but is well underway now. There is always something to do. One ofContinue reading “Work Week”

I am one of many that has to work a day job and dream of being a fulltime writer. My day job is very fulfilling in many ways and when I no longer do it I know I will miss it. But it does keep me from writing as much as I’d like. So farContinue reading “Day Job”

I’m going back to my day job tomorrow after being off work for surgery. I’m hoping to be able to maintain my scene a day schedule or at least half a scene. I have a twelve-hour day at work, so it isn’t easy on the weeks I work. I also have projects to edit. SeptemberContinue reading “Back to Work”

Above is the title of a new chapbook I edited which is available on Amazon with wonderful illustrations from artist/photographer David Reisig. No relationship, other than friends. The chapbook contains five short stories by Ed who, as I mentioned before, is well-known for his science fiction and horror. I hope to do more of theseContinue reading “Voices From the Cryptic Mind of Edward Byrant”

My writing is coming along well and adds a rewarding bliss to my life. Nothing feels better than meeting your goal and seeing your stories unfold. I still have some computer skills I would like to master that would enhance how I present my writing to others. But that, too, is coming along. I haveContinue reading “Writing is Bliss”

I love this time of year. Summer is stretching into fall. I don’t want summer to end, but I’m excited for colorful fall leaves, fall festivals and decorations. I have one more summer event planned as I am hoping to make it down to the Indianapolis Zoo. I’m excited to see my family that livesContinue reading “Excited for new Projects”

It’s good to be back! Back online here, back to writing, back to publishing. Today I’m going to the home of a friend with all the material I’ve put together for a chapbook of short short stories by author Edward Bryant. Ed was a science fiction and horror writer who won many awards including twoContinue reading “Progress”

I know I’ve been away a long time. I’m recovering from back surgery. It went without complication, so I’m extremely happy about that and glad to return to my writing and my blog. I’m continuing to try to reach my goal of a scene a day. But I also have some other projects in theContinue reading “Recovery”

I have gotten through the place where I was stuck in the middle of the book. The first part of the novel deals with the crime. The second part deals with the detecting, uncovering and consequences of the crime. It is an historical mystery novel. The section where the story shifted directions was difficult forContinue reading “Back on Track”