I Hate Winter

“I hate winter” is a statement uttered by folks around mid-western America. People, quit your bitching about the season. The trees, shrubbery, and surroundings get blanketed by white puffs of frozen, crystallized water. It’s beautiful outside and glistening snowfalls are amazing. Children become excited about going sledding or building snowmen, and snow angels can be […]

Confession of an OCD Writer

As a writer, I rely on experiences, both past and present, for fuel in writing my stories. In that light, I am a person that deeply contemplates life. I reflect on the characters and events that shaped my past, and I deliberate about the here and now. I can sometimes manifest thoughts about a near […]

Drawing Scenes and Characters

A month ago, I finally broke down and invested in technology. This is a big deal for me since I’m not a guy that embraces tech items. I don’t own a smart phone, an iPad, an iPod, a laptop, a Kindle reader, or any of the other devices that many of you most likely possess. […]

Procrastination

As a writer, procrastination can impede my ability to develop story ideas into completed works. In order to avoid procrastination, I must first understand exactly what procrastination is. What is procrastination? It is the delaying, or the putting off, of tasking on a (sometimes urgent) situation. Usually, this is the delaying of completing a less […]

The Liebster Award

It’s always nice when fellow writers shout out peer writers through recognition and awards. Although awards are great, I am not a big fan of talking about myself. I don’t like to do it if I don’t have to. Talented funny girl, Author Donna Joy Usher of Australia, says I must chatter about myself because […]

Excerpts from “LOL”

The first 6 of 18 Stories in “LOL“: Trouser Mouse { Those stunningly dark eyes and supple pastel lips really got my blood going as I arrived next to her to say hello. The dazzling Latina blasted upon me an electrifying smile. For a moment, I could feel that seemingly strange animal in my pants […]