I finished “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers in less than a day. I started it on a Friday and finished it on a Saturday. It was an amazing fictional tale of a girl that was sold into sin at the… Read More ›
Mastering the Craft
The Truths about Writing
So, I have to say, last week’s rant “Lies about Writing” was pretty popular. If you haven’t had a chance to read it, it’s basically a satirical view on some quotes about writing. When I was thinking about what to… Read More ›
Lies About Writing
There are some weeks when I sit in front of the keyboard and simply stare at the monitor. That little vertical blinking line tauntingly blips in and out, hypnotizing me, erasing all inspiration I have to write. Side note, did… Read More ›
Authors, Bias, and Cancel Culture
Growing up, I read Stephen King. As an adult, I still read Stephen King. Simply put, I love all of Stephen King’s books. But it wasn’t until I was an adult and started following my favorite author on Twitter, that… Read More ›
2021: A New Chapter?
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved,” – Helen Keller I know that most people are feeling optimistic about this brand new… Read More ›
Bah Humbook… books I don’t recommend
At the beginning of the year, I had such high hopes. I think most of us did, especially when all those eyesight memes were being shared on Facebook. While most of my hopes and goals for the year were dashed… Read More ›
Does your story have to be good?
So, I’ve had a lot of free time since being in quarantine. I developed symptoms about a week ago and immediately got a test and secluded myself from people. I’m currently feeling fine and therefore the show must go on…. Read More ›
Getting back to the Grind
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out,” – Robert Collier, American author. Hello everybody, I’m back! It’s been about four months since my last weekly rant, and you might have thought that you’ve seen… Read More ›
#MediaLivesMatter
Fake news isn’t a new thing. In fact, it’s been a deeply rooted infection in journalism for hundreds of years. At least on this continent. There’s a pretty great article titled “Fake News: An Origin Story” that chronicles the origins… Read More ›
2020 Mid-Year Book Freak Out
I’ve been watching a lot of booktube, which is a nickname for YouTubers that focus on books, and I’ve seen a lot of those channels doing what’s called a Mid-Year Book Freak Out tag. I’ve set a goal of reading… Read More ›
