The More Things Change…
Current affairs can and will influence fiction. Some things never change. Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash In the fall of 2020, I sat down and plotted out a…
Strategy and Tactics and the Arts
Strategy and tactics are surprisingly important to the arts. Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash Many people look at arts and artists and form an immediate judgment. Weak. Unattached. Odd.…
Imagination Builds Knowledge
Creatives use imagination to expand the knowledge of the world. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash I have not been to Disney World and Epcot Center in over 30 years.…
Writing Fiction is an Act of Mindfulness
Nontraditional mindfulness, but still mindful. Photo by J. Kelly Brito on Unsplash What IS mindfulness? It is conscious awareness of your inner mindset/headspace/psyche self. It’s reached via conscious awareness of…
Sink or Swim?
You always get to choose to sink or swim. Photo by Todd Quackenbush on Unsplash Probably the biggest certainty in life is the uncertainty of life. Take it from me…
It’s Okay to Step Away
Sometimes an idea doesn’t fully form, or change alters your project. Thus, it’s okay to step away. Photo by Yumi Ang on Unsplash One of the primary pieces of advice…
How Do You Practice Persistence?
Persistence is the key to accomplishing everything. But how does it work? Photo by Marcelo Novais on Unsplash When I was younger, I jokingly referred to myself, more than once,…
The Challenge of Plausibility in Writing
When it comes to science fiction, plausibility is an interesting question. For the most part, the fiction I write is in one of three genres. Fantasy, science fiction, and Steampunk.…
The Importance of Reading
It’s all too easy to overlook the importance of reading in your life. Photo by AllGo - An App For Plus Size People on Unsplash For many people, their job…
The Need to Balance Perseverance and Patience
Perseverance and patience are the keys to getting where you desire to go. Patience has never been my strong suit. That’s why, after 24 years, I finally named my primary…