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 …
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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 …
“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 …
To See or Not to See?
While this might not be the most relevant question, if you’re writing mystery/suspense, this question plays a pivotal role in your story. In 1998, during my senior year at Morehead Read More …
Weight Loss & Writing Full-time
A couple of years ago, I mentioned the dangers of a sedentary life as a writer (or anyone in general), and how I had developed a DVT in my lower Read More …
Happy New Year! (2020)
When it comes to vision, 20/20 is considered perfect eyesight. So, for this year, 2020, I want it to be a Year of Focus toward my writing and life as Read More …
Imagination: What Do YOU See?
Since we’ve started building fantasy dungeon terrain, my mind views scrap materials or paper items that are normally tossed out in the garbage in a new light. Strangely, I covet Read More …
Need an Editor? Hire Me!
Time is valuable. We’ve all heard that ‘Time is Money’. Time is a fleeting commodity and limited. The same holds true in my life. With my current job, writing, crafting, Read More …