Finding the Sweet Spot
With any creative endeavor, there’s a sweet spot to be found. Photo by Samuel Clara on Unsplash I have been writing fiction for almost 40 years now. Because I bought…
My Author Brand – Recording an Audiobook
Recording an audiobook has unique challenges. Photo by Jeremy Enns on Unsplash Back in college, I was a DJ on both campus radio stations. One of the stations – with…
The author meditating
Getting Comfortable with Getting Uncomfortable
Leaving the norm behind and stepping out of your comfort zone can be uncomfortable. The author meditating Since college, I have held a LOT of different jobs. I have been…
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 Work/Life Balance
Even as an independent, self-employed writer – striking the work/life balance is a necessity. While there are obligations I need to meet to contribute to my household, for the most…
The Words People Choose Tell You Who They Are
Photo by Wonderlane on Unsplash I have been thinking a lot this week about the words people choose and why they decide on them. I’ve written before about how words can have multiple…
Why Do You Choose the Words You Use?
You get to choose the words you desire to use. Some may disbelieve, but you can have a lot of fun with words. I cannot imagine being unable to read.…
Writing About Mindfulness
This is a wide topic with many possible approaches. When I began to blog regularly seven-and-a-half years ago, I started out with an idea I called Pathwalking. This philosophy I…
Confessions of a Life-Long Geek
The geek is strong with this one. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I was a five-year-old watching Star Wars for the first time. For more…