

The Fall
The ground gave out beneath his feet and he felt the sick sensation of helplessness as he tumbled off the trail. The feeling was...
Dave Wickenden
Sep 12, 2015


Creating Dialogue
I find it easy to create dialogue by immersing myself into the character speaking. With two characters, it's like playing chess by...
Dave Wickenden
Sep 7, 2015


Creative Time
I love the quiet times at the cottage. Although I enjoy writing under the shade of maple and cedars during the heat of the day, early...
Dave Wickenden
Jul 16, 2015


Dave Wickenden
Jul 4, 2015


I Wish You Could Know
• I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom for trapped children at 3 AM, flames rolling above your head, your...
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Jun 25, 2015


Writer's Block?
I don’t understand the cliché of “Writer’s block.” I find that the more I write, the more ideas jump out at me. As I research the story...
Dave Wickenden
Jun 25, 2015


Short Story: Bleeding Out
This short story was my first entry into the world of writing. It deals with a very extremely deadly problem among First Responders and...
Dave Wickenden
Jun 14, 2015


Welcome
Welcome to my new Web Page. My name is Dave Wickenden and I am a retired Deputy Fire Chief, who has always wanted to be a writer. I...
Dave Wickenden
Jun 13, 2015