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Sentence A Day

I’ve been offline for awhile now due to a new career opportunity that is quite challenging and requires nearly all my attention. I still love writing so a new goal I’m setting for myself is a “sentence a day” goal. I don’t know if I’ll actually hit a sentence a day, but my goal itContinue reading “Sentence A Day”

Hydrate then Communicate

Communication is one of the first things we learned to do as children. It’s an essential part of our lives, so much so we’ve discovered ways to make communication easier no matter what language you speak if you speak at all. Despite its grand importance, one of the things people struggle with most in theirContinue reading “Hydrate then Communicate”

Goals vs Tasks

Recently my wife and I were able to sit in on a personal finance course. These courses are organized through our church and run by volunteers. In this particular session, the discussion focused on goal setting, and an interesting thought was shared. One of the members of the group mentioned having a goal to goContinue reading “Goals vs Tasks”

The Story Release

I think I’ve mentioned my childhood a lot on this blog. I remember so many instances as a kid just finding ways to express my creativity. Being creative was a deep part of me that I always thought would disappear when I became and adult and often times I repressed as an adult. For soContinue reading “The Story Release”

Tolkien

So quick explanation. I’ve been posting less because I just got a new job offer which will require a big move. That was the root of my last post. I was realizing how precious time was because it could so easily be taken away. Today I wanted to bring things around to what I’ve recentlyContinue reading “Tolkien”

Time, the Most Important Tool

As a writer, especially one that doesn’t make a livelihood writing, time is precious. Thirty minutes could be the difference between finishing a project or having an unfinished manuscript sitting on your computer hoping you’ll remember it exists. Time is one of the most important things you’ll need when writing. The biggest challenge is findingContinue reading “Time, the Most Important Tool”

The Imagination of a Writer

Growing up I would say I had a very active imagination. I enjoyed playing video games that made me a part of the story. I enjoyed pretending with friend and on my own epic tales of adventure and heroics. Last of all I enjoyed writing. When you get into Jr High school is about theContinue reading “The Imagination of a Writer”

The Tragedy of Grasslan

In the ancient world, dragons roamed among men. Villages made treaties, some even befriended the dragons. Some villages garnished protection from their flying friends, others simply made do with their existence. After years of peace, fighting broke out. The men of the times worried the dragons would turn on them and attacked the creatures. BountiesContinue reading “The Tragedy of Grasslan”

Soldier: By Julie Kagawa

Author See Talon Review Story Set-Up Here we begin with Garrett’s investigation of the hierarchy of St George. After the events of Rogue, Garrett begins to question St George’s involvement with Talon. All his life he’s been told dragons are horrible creatures. Now he knows that’s not true. What else is St. George lying about?Continue reading “Soldier: By Julie Kagawa”

Episode One

I stared at the ceiling watching the shadows shift as cars passed by the road in the front of my house. I’d left the window open just a crack, just enough to allow a cool breeze to flow through the room. My alarm clock flashed as another minute passed by. I shifted to my sideContinue reading “Episode One”