Blog # 157; June 25-27th of 2025 my collection, REDEMPTION STORIES, will be available for free.

 June 25-27th of 2025 my collection, REDEMPTION STORIES, will be available for free. Find it here:

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Blog #156; Intimations of Mortality

 Earlier in my writing career, I was preoccupied with the shelf-life of my books, and the lasting power of my stories.  These days I take the long view with my writing.  When I develop stories now I think first of my readers who actually read my stories.  In a more illusory time, I imagined a Fitzgerald or even Tolstoy track record for my writing.  Now I am a bit more realistic about my views for the future.  Truth be told, I have no idea who actually reads my stories.  A small audience, I'm sure. 

Blog #155; Working on My Novel

 This is just an update on the progress on my novel "CONTRITION".

The novel is coming along nicely, and it has become a broader and wider scale than I expected.  CONTRITION is a supernatural tale and a family epic about Hyrum Fratelli and his family in the 20 th century, particularly in the world wars.  Hyrum finds a spiritual companion in an unlikely place, a German veteran of the war.  They share philosophical musings about the nature of life, death, and war.  His wife, Liegh, is baffled by this new friendship that Hyrum has struck up but is glad for the company for her lonely husband.

Willie, the German companion, appears to be able to cross the veil and brings Hyrum's dead son back for a brief bitter-sweet reunion.

Blog #154; May 2, 1965

 The title of the Blog today is my birthday, and the birthday of three other of my classmates from high school.  We (obviously) were born on the same day in 1965, and interestingly enough, three of us were on the school's swim team and were some of the best swimmers in the state of Florida.  There were two boys and two girls.  The only one of us that wasn't a competitive swimmer was a Tongan named Steve.  Otherwise we all got good grades and graduated to go on to reputable schools.  I just thought it was odd that we shared that birthday, and it was quite interesting.

Blog #153; Give Aways for REDEMPTION: STORIES, a compact collection of ground-breaking fiction from Chris McClelland

 For a limited time, June 1-3, a free giveaway of my latest collection of stories will be available to be read without charge.  Recently, my most popular novel thusfar had a giveaway that surpassed all previous ones.  Now, see my most recent stories and enjoy the tales of competitive swimming and other stories with military themes.  Later this year, I will release a novel called CONTRITION about the life and times of a unique Mormon serviceman.  Be sure not to miss these fiction books of mine in the near future as they continue to grow in popularity!!

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In honor of the veterans who have sacrificed for our country, I am offering free copies of the war novel, IN LOVE AND WAR during Memorial Day Weekend. This is by far my most popular book and is a favorite of my fans.

 In honor of the veterans who have sacrificed for our country, I am offering free copies of the war novel, IN LOVE AND WAR during Memorial Day Weekend.  This is by far my most popular book and is a favorite of my fans.

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Blog #152; Some Random Thoughts on Religion

 Shortly after I came out here to Utah, I began a process that led to my converting to the LDS (Mormon) faith.  It was a gradual experience rather than an intellectual exercise.  From speaking to neighbors, my bishop, missionaries, I slowly absorbed the faith and mindset of the Mormon faith.  It is hard for me to put into words.  For one, Mormons are less rigid in ways that aren't important to me, but more strict when it comes to following Christ to the best of your ability.  Mormons (as I understand it) do not insist on conversion per se, but rather are convinced that given enough time in the afterlife, most everyone will convert.