People are complicated. We all know how true this is because we’ve existed as long as we can remember in our own head. What goes on inside of there is nothing short of miraculous. Neurons firing in unique patterns; creating habits, mannerisms, and personality. Chemicals combining to stimulate thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Trillions of interactionsContinue reading “Struggle and Flow”
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Lessons From Innocence
Some weeks back I asked my five year old if he would be willing to get a radioactive spider bite if it meant getting spider-man’s powers. He stared at me for quite some time, then asked, “would it hurt?” I smirked, and replied, “Yes. It would hurt pretty bad, but only for a little bit.Continue reading “Lessons From Innocence”
Chutes and Ladders
Do you remember the old children’s game, chutes and ladders? It’s a simple game, really. You flick a spinner and land on a number, move your little cardboard cutout that number of spaces, and see where you land. Most spots are neutral, and you simply wait there for your next turn. Other spaces are theContinue reading “Chutes and Ladders”
The Birth of a Songbird
Every story is birthed by the life of its author. In this blog post, I will be sharing some of the life behind my debut novel, The Death of a Songbird. I grew up in a loving home, surrounded by parents and siblings that were involved in my life, and truly cared about me andContinue reading “The Birth of a Songbird”
Name Your Dirt.
We live in a divisive world. Everything from politics, to racial issues, to religious views, to sexual orientation, to culture. You name it, and people have found a way to draw lines in the sand around it. We lived in this “us” vs “them” world before Covid-19 hit and forced us all into lives ofContinue reading “Name Your Dirt.”
Overcoming Criticism
Writing fiction, and many other forms of creative expression, require us to pull from the core of who we are. The intense emotional pain of a strained relationship. The euphoric highs of being in love. The pain of loss. The fear of rejection. The hope we see in the next generation. The peace we feelContinue reading “Overcoming Criticism”
Finding your voice
I’ve only been writing for about five years, but I’ve been developing my writing voice for as long as I can remember. It’s an elusive thing to pin down. It’s the reason why I will argue until my dying day that art is as much about the inner work of the artist as it isContinue reading “Finding your voice”
The Speck
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been searching. Churning through endless inner dialogue and existential exploration in search of purpose. That one thing that will tie all of the loose ends of existence together in a perfect circle. That one thing that will give my whole life meaning, and finally put my self-doubtContinue reading “The Speck”
Facing Creative Guilt
At this point in my writing career I have one novel set to be published. That does not happen until midway through 2021. I also happen to be counted among the 40 some million workers in the United States currently facing unemployment. Lucky for me, my wife owns her own online business and is doingContinue reading “Facing Creative Guilt”
Writer’s Block
Every writer gets it. The dreaded writer’s block. You finally get some time to yourself. Time to stretch your mind and make some progress on your latest project. And then, nothing. Your mind fights with itself, running in circles and refusing to allow progress. There are a lot of ways to fight writer’s block. HereContinue reading “Writer’s Block”
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