Always and Never
When we say never, we limit ourselves. When we say always, only time will tell. Words that measure dimensions in time, Are often used when we’re driven by pride. Pride […]
Take Shelter Under the Clouds
Something I wrote over coffee this morning. I hope it helps to soothe the pain that life sometimes brings. When the pain of life fills the walls around you Step […]
Do writers need notes? This author does.
If you start searching, you can find what may likely be millions of ideas on how to create a good story, how to prepare for writing it and tips on […]
Why is it so important to capture or eliminate Jihadi John
With thousands of ISIS militants and affiliated terror organizations widely active in several countries, some may ask, why is it so important to catch one individual? The answer is quite […]
My novel Errand Runner was born in The Man Cave
The day I decided that I would begin writing my first novel, I knew that I’d need to find a place completely devoid of distractions. I considered our private courtyard […]
What did you do before you became an author?
This blog’s title question kind of reminds me of the movie, “Little Big Man”, starring Dustin Hoffman, whose character’s name in the 1970 movie is Jack Crabb. Jack claimed to […]
Marriage: Yes, I’m for it!
In eight days my wife, Jenny, and I will celebrate our fifteenth wedding anniversary so I decided to take some time to reflect on what our marriage really means. There […]
Imagination and creativity: Are they learned skills or God given talents?
There are some questions and problems that have definitive answers and some that can be answered only in theory or by the inconclusive science known as opinion. Mathematics is mostly […]
Is there a specific formula for becoming a successful writer?
Successful and even great writers come from all walks of life. Regardless of your background or life experiences, one of the most important things to remember if you are considering […]
Challenges: We fear them yet embrace and grow from them.
There are many different kinds of challenges in life. Some are the unsought and unwanted kinds, like having to deal with serious illness or injury. Some are the kinds that […]
