KenMcConnell
Historical Inspiration
When I first came up with the plot for my novella, Devon’s Blade I was looking for inspiration in developing the secondary character who would eventually become a good friend of the protagonist, Devon Ardel. Women were only recently allowed to… Read More »Historical Inspiration
Devon’s Blade Draft Two
I just completed my read through for Draft Two of the Devon’s Blade novella. All issues raised by the Beta Readers have been addressed. It reads fast and the story is pretty tight. No wasted space, as usual for my… Read More »Devon’s Blade Draft Two
Tennessee Vacation
For the next week I’ll be in middle Tennessee on vacation. This is usually a fairly productive time for me as I have nothing important to do except lounge around and eat good food. I plan on working as much… Read More »Tennessee Vacation
Writing Update
Still plugging away on edits for The Blood Empress. Soon as I finish that, I’m into the second draft of Devon’s Blade. I’m eager to get these novellas done and out there, I think folks will like them. Working with… Read More »Writing Update
Renoke Model Update
Top and Bottom of the Renoke model. The state of the model as of mid-July is as above. Everything is detailed and painted with primer except for the engine and the bridge. I’ve ordered some LED lights for both the… Read More »Renoke Model Update
Weekend Model Update – Renoke
Still working on the bottom of the model. From the mid point to the stern is pretty much completed. Moving on to the bow, full steam ahead. I also spent some time on the stern details, not pictured. The… Read More »Weekend Model Update – Renoke
Time For More Baseball Pictures
My son’s baseball team (Boise Gems American Legion) played a ton of games, at least one per day, sometimes two, over a ten day period last week and won all of them but one. Just amazing. Especially given that the… Read More »Time For More Baseball Pictures
Renoke Model Update
Not much action on the model this week, too much baseball. Hope to get at it this weekend though! Here is the stern minus the engine and inverted for working on the bottom.