Why I Write (Early Beginnings)
Since my class reunion, I’ve reflected a lot on those twelve years of school at Plainview High School. While I knew early in life that I wanted to write novels, Read More …
Category: Writing
The Hardest Part of Visiting Pleasant Hill
After driving around the area where I lived during my youth, I drove toward Old Hwy 35 along the brow road. The sky was heavy with gray clouds, cold, and Read More …
Author Interview with M.T. Ceres (Epic Fantasy)
I would like to welcome to M.T. Ceres, the author and creator of the Gaiadon Universe. Thank you for taking the time for an author interview and welcome to my Read More …
Revisions/Updates/Rebranding
Usually, the more one writes, the better one’s writing becomes. At least, one’s writing should improve. In practice, if writers strive to hone and improve their vocabulary, grammar, and use Read More …
The Chapters of Life
Not all chapters in our lives are long. Some are short. Of course, not every chapter ends well or satisfactory. They can be painfully long, dark, and hopeless. Whether it’s Read More …
Good Ol’ Boys Like Me
Don Williams’ hit continuously played on the radio in early 1980, and hit #2 on the Billboard Charts. This song floods my mind with memories from that year, as it Read More …
An Alligator in Virginia?
During our trip back from Virginia Beach this past week, I noticed a dead animal on the side of I-64 near Charlottesville, VA. As the car ahead of us neared Read More …
“You Can’t Please Everyone…
So ya gotta please yourself,” from the famous chorus of Rick Nelson’s “Garden Party”. With today’s social media, it doesn’t matter what the topic for discussion is. A division quickly Read More …
The Deimos Virus (Re-released) Behind the Scenes
The Deimos Virus was the most difficult novel I’ve written. From concept to finished product was a fourteen year timespan. The story required a lot of research on my part Read More …
Never Stop Improving
“Never Stop Improving” has been Lowe’s slogan since 2011. Those three words are powerful, even outside of home improvement projects. This mantra should be something we strive to achieve each Read More …