My book, Operation: Containment is now on sale across several mediums. For details, see the page:http://marthalthurston.com/p/operation-containment.html
Motivation Monday: Ideas
Finding ideas can often be elusive, especially if you just sit down with a blank sheet of paper and stare at it. Often times, though, before I sit down, I go through my idea file. If a story seems interesting, I will jot it down. If an idea seems plausible, I will jot it down. …
Motivation Monday: Mom
My Mom: The source of my inspiration andmy motivation for wanting to be the best I can be. I thought that a little motivational post for a Monday was in the works. Why do I do the things that I do, and in the ways in which I do them? I can answer that in …
Throwback Thursday: My First Book
The first book that I published was Operation Homecoming Queen. It started, not as a novel, but as an example for a student who was struggling with the concept of creating a scary scene. In fact, the scene where she finds herself in the rain looking at her reflection in a mirror, was an example …
Teaser Tuesday: An excerpt
For a Teaser Tuesday, I thought I would include a small excerpt from my upcoming novel: Operation: Containment. At last, he seemed to be within twenty yards inside the containment field. He had been lucky, so far, and he was afraid that at any moment his luck would run out. He sat down …
Motivation Monday: Freedom
Presented Flag When my father passed away on April 2nd of this year, I sat in his memorial service and the Marines presented me with this flag. In that moment, I thought about all the family members of servicemen and women who have been handed that same folded emblem of service. On this July 4th, …
What Summer Break?
Generally, during the summer, I have a chance to get caught up on writing, proofreading, and reading. Not this summer. I have managed to work on writing and proofreading, but I have not had a chance to enjoy reading just for pleasure. I’m hoping that changes now that July is here, but I’m not going …
Expectations for the month of June
I am putting the finishing touches on a novel that I began writing last summer. It has been a huge work-in-progress for me. I was challenged to put a lot of factual details, mixed with fiction, to create something very realistic and still provide enough fantasy/science fiction to appeal to my nineteen year old son, …
June…
I started out this month by venturing on a brief vacation to get my mind flowing with the creative juices. There is nothing like getting in touch with nature to make you feel energized. I’ll be sure to post some pictures of my adventure soon.