MIDWAY upon the journey of our life I found myself within a forest dark, For the straightforward pathway had been lost. Ah me! How hard a thing it is to say What was this forest savage, rough, and stern, Which in the very thought renews the fear. So bitter is it, death is little more; But of the good to treat, which there I found, Speak will I of the other things I saw ... View Post
A Quick Thanksgiving Giveaway
Yes, I know this may seem sorta last minute (don't judge me!), but who can resist a giveaway? I'm offering three FREE ebook copies of "The Tower's Alchemist" to be gifted via Amazon--wanna win one? All you have to do is leave a comment on this post letting me know what YOU are thankful for this Thanksgiving/Holiday Season. I know that I am thankful for my family and friends...I love you ... View Post
Red Tails
I thought the trailer for this movie looked amazing. If you haven't read up on the Red Tails, now's a great time to do it (the movie's to be released January 2012). The Tuskegee Airmen were a squadron of African American fighter pilots during WWII. Despite the discrimination and setbacks they endured from some of their own countrymen, they managed to run missions for the Allies. Not only is ... View Post
My Mother’s Purse
"It's practical," she said, not caring that I laughed. I promised to buy her a prettier one, but now I won't have that chance. My mother's purse is in my house, and my mother is with God. If I could spend another moment with her, I'd wrap my arms around her and never let go. But all I have are memories and pictures, and of course, her black purse. The awkward long strap now ... View Post
NaNoWriMo
It's that time again! National Novel Writing Month :-) Wanna join? Get thee to the Nanowrimo site and sign up. I'll be joining in spirit, of course, since I'm technically almost done with DARK RIFT. However, while on this journey I've learned a few important lessons about writing a novel (and doing it well). Don't underestimate the OUTLINE. Even if it's a skeleton, I do believe an ... View Post
Choose Your Words Wisely–A Lesson in American Slang
Sorry to tell you, but Joe is a masher. Also, he's messing around with dynamite! Now, will you kindly hold my roscoe? A g-man is headed this way. Lost? Check out this online American Slang Dictionary to decipher what I just said :-) When writing urban fantasy, usually language and slang is a no-brainer since the setting is usually a contemporary city or even one in the future. However, if ... View Post
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