All writers have found themselves staring hopelessly at a blank screen or an empty page at some point during their writing careers, asking any one of the following questions: “What now?” “Where do I even begin?” “Is this even worth it?” Some call it writer’s block. Others may label it procrastination. I call it stagnant creative flow. Whatever you chose… Read More
The water was colder than she anticipated. Fooled by the unseasonably warm January day, she touched her fingertips to the blue water and pulled her hand back quickly. The icy droplets were refreshing yet a sharp reminder that not everything is as it appears to be at first glance. She didn’t expect to come across this lake in the middle… Read More
It should have been a simple question to answer. Instead, my answer, or lack thereof, led to a session of deep reflection. Well, as deep as you can get during a 20-minute car ride home when you’re prone to episodes of minor road rage. Two weeks ago, I broke from my usual Tuesday routine of doing nothing and headed into… Read More
It never fails. I meet another writer, a reader, or just another human who is interested in passing the time talking about books and writing, and they ask me, “What genre do you write?” It’s an expected question that will provoke a polite response. Or at least, I hope I come across polite. I was raised to be well mannered,… Read More
Hey, everybody! So, tonight I’m doing something a little different. I’m trying this whole vlog thing. I thought it would be great to address reader questions in this way instead of strictly relying on a boring, traditional blog post to do it for me. But, I’m a writer and more comfortable hiding behind a computer screen than being on one. So,… Read More
As a self-proclaimed human interest writer, I am drawn to fiction that challenges us to consider life from a different perspective. A few years ago, I came across this book and wrote a little review. Since you’re readers like me, I know we’re always looking for new literature to get our hands on. Here are my two cents. Five Grounds:Â A… Read More