Dr Markus McDowell Blog
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The official Author website of Dr Markus McDowell. Nonfiction writings in religion, law, and history. Contemporary and historical fiction.
Dr Markus McDowell Blog
1w ago
The apps used by author Markus McDowell uses to write novels for, project and tasks management, timelines, research notes, and the actual writing and editing ..read more
Dr Markus McDowell Blog
2w ago
"Ethan of Athos" by Bujold is a Vorkosigan series sci-fi novel exploring gender dynamics on a male-only planet through protagonist Ethan. Review by Markus McDowell ..read more
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3w ago
Here is a scene from the speculative fiction novel by Markus McDowell, Mortals As They Walk. The benefits and evils of genetic engineering ..read more
Dr Markus McDowell Blog
1M ago
Here is a sneak peek of the first scene in the historical fiction novel about Desert Steve Ragsdale, the founder of Desert Center, California ..read more
Dr Markus McDowell Blog
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Dr. Markus McDowell describes finishing the first draft of his historical fiction novel, about Desert Steve Ragsdale: process, background, and the 2nd draft ..read more
Dr Markus McDowell Blog
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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 ..read more
Dr Markus McDowell Blog
1M ago
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 ..read more
Dr Markus McDowell Blog
1M ago
A review of a book of essays by Margaret O'Connor on life, suffering, loss, and faith. Review by Dr. Markus McDowell ..read more
Dr Markus McDowell Blog
2M ago
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 ..read more
Dr Markus McDowell Blog
2M ago
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 ..read more