What’s in a Name?
Revisiting an old challenge in the name I publish under. I debated this notion several years ago. Just after I began to publish on Amazon, it became a mountain I…
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…
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…
Reissues and Renovations
Why do reissues and renovations of your work? Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash I am a product of the 70s and 80s. I saw Star Wars (sorry, to 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…
Getting Back on Track
Sometimes life goes off the rails. Getting back on track takes work. Photo by Antoine Beauvillain on Unsplash Over the past 2 weeks, for no discernable reason, I’ve been less…
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…
Ongoing Projects and New Ideas: Finding Balance
I have many ongoing projects and new ideas happening in various stages. Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash Sometimes, they just won’t shut up! Who are they? The voices in…
Books in All Forms are Awesome
Whatever form it takes, a book you create is awesome. Photo by Vandan Patel on Unsplash While writing comes relatively easily to me – I know it is harder for…
Never Let Fear Stop You
Fear will lie to you a lot. But don’t let it stop your work. Photo by Zohre Nemati on Unsplash Over the last year or so, I’ve joined several groups…