by Michael Mandaville | Jan 4, 2022 | Fiction I've Worked On, Stealing Thunder Series, Writing
I wrote my “Stealing Thunder” novel series based upon the premise of a surging Chinese military, including the PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy). My predictions have come true with increased agitation between China and Japan, the Senkaku island...
by Michael Mandaville | Dec 17, 2021 | Adventure, Creativity Resources, Writing
Wattpad is a platform which allows for serialized content delivery. Much like Charles Dickens did with his novels, my content will be printed on the internet page by page or a few pages at a time. My serialized novel, “Orwell: The End of the Beginning” is...
by Michael Mandaville | Nov 2, 2021 | Creativity Resources, Writing, Writing Techniques
Every writer should have a shelf of books to inform, renew and guide their writing. One of the best rhythms is: “Read, Write. Read, Write. Read, Write.” This is one of my best books because of its spectrum of skill from Idea to Manuscript. Structuring...
by Michael Mandaville | Oct 28, 2021 | Fiction I've Worked On, Stealing Thunder Series, Writing
The Senkaku Islands are Japanese islands, uninhabited for the most part, and under which are massive deposits of natural gas and possibly oil. In addition, these islands are strategic. China has encroached on many other countries in the South China Sea –...
by Michael Mandaville | Oct 21, 2021 | Fiction I've Worked On, Stealing Thunder Series, Writing
The vortex of Asia centering on China rises in tension more and more with each passing day. In this case, the US has Special Forces troops in the country of Taiwan. In recent weeks, Communist China has made forays into Taiwan’s airspace. More likely, the...
by Michael Mandaville | Oct 13, 2021 | Fiction I've Worked On, Stealing Thunder Series, Writing
My novel series, “Stealing Thunder” deals with the rise of Communist China. Since writing the book, Communist China has initiated the Belt and Road Initiative to conquer what Mackinder called the “Heartland” across Europe and Asia. The CIA has...
