This will be the seventh or eighth time I’ve tried writing this column. I’m currently in my office at work on a Saturday night because I’m forcing myself to sit down and complete it. If i go home and look… Read More ›
Mastering the Craft
To Edit or not to Edit, that is the question
In my current work-in-progress, I’m at the editing stage. And it’s not even the final stage where you’re congratulating yourself for getting through such a tedious, mind numbing, horrific, no good, process in the production phase either. If you’ve ever… Read More ›
Lies about Authors
A couple weeks ago, I wrote a column about the lies of writing. It did pretty well so I followed it up with a column about the truths about writing. That one didn’t do so well, so I’m going back… Read More ›
Is It Okay For Men To Read Romance Novels?
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 ›
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 ›
