Category: writing

  • Prophetic multitudes

    I was a weird kid. I was a soul searcher. From a young age, I wanted to understand the nature of god (little g). I wanted to understand who was supposed to be out there listening. And why people where talking to a bunch of different entities they couldn’t see.…

  • Depth perception. Or, too fat for the shower.

    Well hello there. It’s been awhile. You see, I’m having some trouble putting myself out into cyberspace these days. Even on social media I rarely say much of consequence. But that’s bothering me some. I tell other people to be brave, to speak out, reach out… but I don’t. I…

  • Away and home again.

    Home is a wonderful place to be. I love opening the front door after a long trip. I love breathing in the sanctuary that is uniquely ours. That’s not to say we didn’t enjoy being away. We did, very much so. Las Vegas was hot. But it was a welcome…

  • Who would you be?

    What do your memories mean to you? How much a part are they of your fundamental personality? If you had amnesia tomorrow, if you didn’t remember the experiences and people in your life… would you be you? Or could you be anyone you decided to be from that point forward?…

  • The good things, too.

    I wrote a blog on my author site about depression and anxiety. If you want to, you can read about that here. It’s an honest depiction of what it’s like living on that particular merry-go-round. Today, we’ve heard about the second celebrity suicide in a week. It’s awful, and sad.…

  • Dig deeper

    Advice for writing characters? Dig deeper and leave it all on the page.

  • Friends, Death, and Bawdy Jokes

    This is going to ramble a bit. Bear with me. The news I received news today that an old friend of mine passed away suddenly from a short illness. I was in shock at first, and then Nic held me as the tears came. I hadn’t seen this friend in…

  • Holding onto my tail

    I’m hoping my tail stays attached as the big event draws near.

  • Another label…WoC

    Another label…WoC

    When are you a writer of color? Ethnicity and writing are a complex playing field.

  • Just a little vitamin D

    I just need a little sunshine, if you please.