My book

So I've written a book. Or rather, I've written words that I hope will one day be found in a book with my name on it. The title is Death's Dark Vale.
That title comes from the 23rd Psalm in the Scottish Metrical Psalter of the 17th century-"Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, yet will I fear none ill"
Now if you're one of those people saying to yourself, "That sounds too liturgical and archaic for me," don't worry: there are pirates.
Are you interested or confused?
Here is what I envision as the little blurb on the back of my book:

Death’s Dark Vale is a thrilling work of historical fiction set in the 18th century. It follows Roan, born in the Scottish highlands to the chief of clan Cameron at a tumultuous time in the history of the earth. While yet a child, Roan stumbles upon a mystery so great it has dumbfounded scholars, knights, religious leaders, and monarchs for centuries. Yet the time is right…the secret is loosed…and Roan is inexorably propelled into a pivotal place in history. The tale soars over oppressed Scotland, mighty England, obscure Ireland, newborn America, insurgent France, piratical Algiers, and raped Africa; a seemingly chaotic world is elucidated through one man’s experience of a God grander than imagination.

So that's what I've been working on for the past year. I know some people thought I was just fishing the whole time, but hey, I discovered that one can fish and write AT THE SAME TIME.

Actually, I've enjoyed writing this book very much. Because it parallels my family's tragedy in many ways, it has been therapeutic in that I've been forced to organize and confront my thoughts and emotions.

Now I'm editing, putting the final touches on everything and soon I will begin shopping publishers. This is traditionally a very discouraging time for new authors, so I would appreciate any prayer and support. I have one promising lead, for which only God can be credited, but it is by no means a sure thing and I still need perseverance!

Anyway, you can support me by letting your friends and family know about this blog. Give me comments on what you see. Help me get my name out there!

OK, enough for today. Stay tuned, though. In the next couple of days, I will have a "deleted scene" for you to read.