The World Needs Experts, Merit, and the Related Inequality from Them
Experts should not be disregarded because of the work they put in – quite the opposite, in fact. Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash I do not consider myself an…
One Day at a Time is The Only Way I Can Truly Do It
One day at a time acknowledges the notion of living in and for the now. Photo by Radu Florin on Unsplash The unfortunate reality of my art, presently, is that…
The Only One Who Can Write the Book is Me
If I don’t write the book it won’t be written. Sometimes the hardest part of writing is sitting down to do the writing. When this is your job, it can…
Go Ahead and Tell Your Story
If you have a story in your head – go ahead and tell it. Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash I have come across many people who’ve talked about sharing…
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…
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.…
Returning to Unfinished Works
When returning to unfinished works, recognize there’s been change. New covers by Starla Huchton I began writing what would become my fantasy series, The Source Chronicles, in 1998. A lot…
The World Deserves Your Voice
You are not just here to survive – but to thrive. Thus, your voice should be heard. For creatives, this presents unique challenges. Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash Artists…
No One Way is Right
Everyone has their own approach to the artistic process. But more than that, everyone is unique and so, too, is the way they do things. My way is not the…
Does Imagination Scare You?
Does your imagination scare you? Are you afraid to dream, or to turn your dreams into realities? Change scares the hell out of people. It is the unknown, it is…