http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=John+H.+Manhold Writing John H. Manhold Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=262886&ca=Writing In a recent article, I stated: "I found that three or four pages of explanatory text usually are quite well received." I also stated: "It may not be totally acceptable to a few readers, but overall, most will enjoy learning something new and, if the material is adequately condensed and included as p... Writing John H. Manhold Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=260351&ca=Writing A short time ago, I suggested to other retired workaholics the idea of attempting to write a novel. Granted, the idea was not an original one, but rather suggested to me by my wife because I was a little at loose ends after my ten to twelve-hour days began to shrink. I suggested that the idea would... Writing John H. Manhold Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=258371&ca=Writing I have mentioned previously that the Romance genre is almost a sure bet, and that mystery stories are a pretty close second. I also included adventure in the popular list, but particularly dwell on the historical novel because it not only has remained popular through the years, but recently has expe... Writing John H. Manhold Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=256100&ca=Writing As I have intimated in previous offerings, the research that goes into writing a historical novel can be almost minimal, or can entail weeks and months of endeavor. If one wishes to write about something as remote as the caravans carrying silk in the ancient days over the Silk Road through China, Ti... Writing John H. Manhold Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=253878&ca=Writing For many years, I had written nothing but textbooks and scientific research papers. It was my job and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. Several years ago, I retired, but remained quite active and in demand as a consultant. In the more recent past, a number of people seeking my help began to wonder how... Writing John H. Manhold Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=251699&ca=Writing In the April issue of Roundup Magazine, W. C. Jameson, the author of several books and a just published novel, discussed at some length "The Honesty of Blurbs." He cited numerous examples of how these comments printed on the book jacket, or back cover of paperbacks, most frequently were 'dishonest.'...