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The Story Behind My Novel Onesimus: Runaway Slave to Bishop – A Journey Through Ancient Manuscripts and Five Years o...

My second novel, Onesimus: A Novel of Christianity in the Roman Empire, represents five years of intensive research. I delved deeply into the culture of ancient Rome, its financial systems, rigid class structures, urban organization, the intricate institution ...


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How I Outlined an Entire Novel in One Weekend (free template)

My process for writing a novel begins with an initial idea. It may have come from various places: a conversation I overheard, a news article. I read, a random idea that popped in my head, and so far.

Once I have what, I think, is a good idea for a novel, I allow myself to jot down notes and think about it for a month or two. What would the narrativ...


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Scalzi’s ‘The Shattering Peace’: Familiar Wit Meets Rising Tensions in a Solid but Predictable Sequel (Old Man’s War #7)

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2025’s Best & Worst Reads + What You Want Me to Write Next

As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the books that shaped my year—some brilliant, some… less so. Here are my top hits and misses, with thoughts on why they resonated (or didn’t). I’d love your input too—take the quick survey at the end for what you’d like from me in 2026.

The Best of 2025 Pachinko by Min Jin Lee – Epic family saga ac...


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Onesimus: A Slave’s Story That Still Haunts Me 5 Years Later

I’ve written four novels now, each pulling from different corners of history, science, and speculation. But Onesimus, a tale of a runaway slave in the Roman Empire, hits differently. It’s the one readers email me ...


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