Tag Archives: writing

Birth of a Story

Posted on August 3, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

It has often been said the writing of a story, a novel is like giving birth. I am not sure about that, as one look at my photo and the amazement of childbirth I have obviously not fully experienced. As … Continue reading →

Posted in My Writings | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dystopian novel imagines world of immortality

Posted on June 24, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

Press Release James W. Hoddinott describes world without societal ethics in new book ‘The Fates’ WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Author James W. Hoddinott proffers readers a dystopia of devastating immortality in his new novel, “The Fates”(published by Trafford Publishing) “We have … Continue reading →

Posted in My Writings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dystopian novel imagines world of immortality

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

Press Release James W. Hoddinott describes world without societal ethics in new book ‘The Fates’ WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Author James W. Hoddinott proffers readers a dystopia of devastating immortality in his new novel, “The Fates”(published by Trafford Publishing) “We have … Continue reading →

Posted in My Writings | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Humble Beginnings: One Dad’s Story

Posted on June 14, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

CHAPTER ONE (A brief excerpt from a work in progress) Being born during the ‘Dirty Thirties’, the Great Depression as it has become to be known and written about certainly has helped determine, shape who I am. In November of … Continue reading →

Posted in My Writings, Novels in Progress, Work in Progress | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Our Inner Struggle

Posted on June 8, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

There is a legend from the Native American culture that speaks of the ‘Two Wolves’ inside each of us. In essence in almost all of the religions or cultures of the world there are similar teachings and stories. Each of us is … Continue reading →

Posted in My Writings, Political Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

James W Hoddinott Book Launch

Posted on May 27, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

Come join me for the Book Launch Tomorrow Night at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg. That is June 4th at 7:00 pm. There will be a signing, a reading as well as refreshments and light snacks served. ‘The Fates’ and ‘When Eagles … Continue reading →

Posted in My Writings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

What if: People Mattered

Posted on May 25, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

    Image from Home for Hope Every society’s greatest resource is its people. Yet it seems when it comes to determining policy; be it government or economic; decisions seem to have little to do about people. In Manitoba Schools … Continue reading →

Posted in Political Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

‘The Fates’ Book Launch

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

McNally Robinson Booksellers presents James W. Hoddinott launching his second novel The Fates    Wednesday June 4, 7:00 pm Grant Park in the Atrium This book follows society’s search for immortality. The Fates explores a society made up of those that put … Continue reading →

Posted in My Writings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Fates: Website Launch

Posted on May 16, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

I am excited to announce my new webpage found at http://www.jwhoddinott.com The Fates official book launch is scheduled for June 4th at 7:00 pm at McNally Robinson in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Please join me for a book signing, reading and refreshments. I … Continue reading →

Posted in My Writings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Writing and Photography: Creating the Storyboard

Posted on May 11, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

  Every writer creates their novels differently and each of us will go through a slightly different process. I am not sure there is one right way. As I begin work on my third novel, for me it is about an idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel?Photography, Work in Progress | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment