“Joy comes in the morning.” Psalms 30 This is a quote from the Bible. It has been coming up a lot lately. It reminds us that the sun will rise again. We may just be blessed with one more day to do our best. I’m not much of a morning person, so I’m not aContinue reading “The Sun”
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Life Feels Good
I have had a fantastic Tuesday. It was so good that I feel bad saying it. It feels kind of wrong. Should I be miserable while in the middle of all this change? I mean, my faith has been tested during much darker times, but at the end of the day, I’m just happy toContinue reading “Life Feels Good”
The Choice is Yours
Don’t forget that writing is your craft. You get to choose which part of it works best for you. You get to try out all the formats. You get to choose who you share your craft with and how you do it. It’s not about proving that your craft is good enough. It’s about thrivingContinue reading “The Choice is Yours”
Our Place
*Our Place* On the edge with fish that nip and monsters that drag you so deep you can’t see the light of day.Inside black books never banned because they’re only read by a select few.Beneath the drums that lift and expose you all at once.Teeth, it’s always between themtruth,not hidden but not recognized either.Our placeContinue reading “Our Place”
Bad Guys
“The best stories don’t come from “good vs. bad” but “good vs. good.” – Leo Tolstoy I think figuring out the antagonist in my story was the hardest part for me. There’s some people who like to create a clear “bad guy.” Some people make nature the “bad guy.” I wasn’t really sure what IContinue reading “Bad Guys”
Writing Goals
Do it tired. I’m all about rest and relaxation, but at the end of the day, it’s time to write. Well, for me it is. Some writers prefer to wake up early every day to write. Morning isn’t when my brain is ready to write. Maybe I just tell myself that, but I can sayContinue reading “Writing Goals”
Take Care of Yourself
With the new school year coming back into play, I just wanted to remind you to take care of yourself. If that means going out with friends to decompress, make time for it. If it means staying in with a book and your favorite blanket, silence your phone. There are so many ways to takeContinue reading “Take Care of Yourself”
The Red Dress
Appearance blinds, whereas words reveal.” – Oscar Wilde Beware of the “woman in the red dress.” In The Matrix, a programmer creates this beautiful woman in a simulation. While in the simulation, the main character, Mr. Anderson, turns to look at her for just one moment. That’s exactly where he’s surprised by a gun toContinue reading “The Red Dress”
Just Finish
The most wise words you’ll hear as a writer are “Just finish.” Those two words pack a big punch for passionate creators with a million ideas. It’s hard to start. It’s hard to keep going with all the different ways people tell you to stop. And it’s hard to finish. It’s all hard. Writing isContinue reading “Just Finish”
Living My Dream
I’m living my dream. Every morning that I wake up, I know for a fact that my dream is already here. I’m a writer. To be more specific; I’m a novelist. I searched out different places to grow. I’ve found writers I’d like to learn from, and I’ve found what it is I want toContinue reading “Living My Dream”
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