You are at the starting line. Hands poised on the keyboard ... and you are away. Writing the marathon seems like the bulk of the work and then you arrive at The End, but you are only at the halfway point. The editing process is your rest station where you try to replenish those depleted … Continue reading The Tape Is In Sight →

Some things do not come easy. You can scour your world and look for the next story to find you, but alas, it feels as though you will never write another word that is any good. Push outside of the comfortable realm you are sitting in and it will come for you, finding you in … Continue reading Adaptability →

As I approach the finishing line of my manuscript olympics, I am forced to reflect on the solitude that writing a novel affords. What has happened, in turn, is that it has broadened the scope of people who have assisted me in the most profound way. Being brave when enlisting the help of those that … Continue reading HELP! →

It moves slow and fast. It is squandered and appreciated, depending on the scenario. We wonder where it has gone as we grow older and it reminds us of how quickly it has passed as the next generation grows before our eyes. It cannot be held back, nor can it be stopped, although it has … Continue reading Infinity →

(meaning): to deprive someone the freedom of movement or personal liberty/ to prevent (something or someone) from doing something; keep under control or within limits. When the words 'Den of horrors' is in your midst you may be inclined to jump to the conclusion that it describes a circus sideshow from way back when. In … Continue reading Restrain →

judgement: the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions / a misfortune or calamity viewed as a divine punishment. We cast it like a net across social media platforms. We hold onto it in the tiny recesses of our minds. It is a consideration of who we are, where we have been … Continue reading Judgement →