Author Archives: silaschampion

Work In Progress

Posted on December 7, 2014 by silaschampion

I was contacted recently by Colleen Halverson and asked to share some information about my current work in progress. Well okay, recently, might be incorrect. She actually contacted me over two weeks ago and I’m finally getting to it. She … Continue reading →

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Captain Elizabeth and the Ghost Ship

Posted on October 31, 2014 by silaschampion

Here’s another short story I wrote for some friends of mine. Hope you enjoy it.   Captain Elizabeth and the Ghost Ship By Silas Champion Captain Elizabeth stared out over the dark still waters of the ocean. Not a breath … Continue reading →

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Autumn Moments

Posted on October 1, 2014 by silaschampion

Now that it’s October, I am ready once again to celebrate the glorious season of Autumn, or fall as we call it in the U.S. In our plugged-in, air-conditioned, climate controlled world, fall still reminds us of both the glory and … Continue reading →

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Based On a True Story

Posted on August 22, 2014 by silaschampion

          The picture above is a cairn of stones placed at the site of the Appin Murder. It is located in the beautiful Scottish Highlands not far from Glencoe. This is the place where Colin Campbell was … Continue reading →

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Better Late Than Never

Posted on August 4, 2014 by silaschampion

I recently participated in a twitter chat called The Road Less Traveled. Every week it brings together travel enthusiasts under the hashtag #TRLT. This last week I shared a bit about some of my travels in China and I thought I … Continue reading →

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Subtle Beauty

Posted on July 12, 2014 by silaschampion

 There’s nothing better than a summer road trip. The road may lead to the beach, the mountains, or a loved one’s front door. No matter where it goes, though, it leads to great memories. People travel for many reasons. Some like to … Continue reading →

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On Edinburgh

Posted on June 28, 2014 by silaschampion

I haven’t posted anything for a while but this time I actually have a good excuse. I’ve been traveling through Ireland and the United Kingdom. I enjoyed my holiday, as they say over there, but it’s good to be home … Continue reading →

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Captain Elizabeth and the Sea Monster

Posted on May 22, 2014 by silaschampion

Here is a short story I wrote for the children of a friend of mine. Hope you enjoy it as well. Captain Elizabeth and the Sea Monster By Silas Champion Captain Elizabeth was the bravest captain to sail the seven … Continue reading →

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Amadine

Posted on May 2, 2014 by silaschampion

Dear Writer’s Voice Thanks for considering my upper MG Fantasy, Amadine, complete at 45,000 words. All her life, twelve-year-old Amadine has wondered who she is. When bloodthirsty assassins invade her forest home she learns that she is the rightful heir … Continue reading →

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Coming soon

Posted on May 2, 2014 by silaschampion

Keep an eye out. Later today I will post an excerpt from a novel I’m working on. This is for a contest, I’ve entered.  I will also be posting a query letter which is a cover letter about my novel. … Continue reading →

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