I have written many novels in my life. No really, I have! The only thing is that I'm never satisfied enough with how they turn out to actually do anything with them. Therefore, it's a constant struggle for me to decide whether to polish up old writings or work on new ones, as I'm always … Continue reading Project Pea and the Writing Process
How Do I Create Good Characters?
You've heard me talk about how important characters are when you're writing a story, but the next question is how do you create those amazing characters that will sell your story to your readers/viewers/listeners? The first thing you need to know up front is that it's not easy to create good characters. It takes tons … Continue reading How Do I Create Good Characters?
The Power of Kindness
Have you ever truly considered the raw power of kindness? Kindness is not something that we traditionally view as "powerful," but just think about it for a second. The last time someone complimented you offhand, didn't it make your whole day just a little better? Haven't you felt your mood instantly lift when someone goes … Continue reading The Power of Kindness
The Game Is On
Part III in a series of short stories that leads up to the complete unveiling of my new project! Adan Stone met Kr’zani’s glare with a smile. He knew the dog didn’t like him, but one day he’d see that his distrust was completely unwarranted. “If I may,” Kr’zani said, sounding as if he resented … Continue reading The Game Is On
Quote of the Day
"We measure our lives in love." Charley Pollard in "Neverland" by Alan Barnes
The Unwelcome Visitor
Part II in a series of short stories that leads up to the complete unveiling of my new project! Kr’zani kept his nose on alert as he walked out of the engine room. Something wasn't quite right. There was a new smell, something that had been wiped away so thoroughly that he couldn't but catch … Continue reading The Unwelcome Visitor
Agatha Christie
I've always felt that as a writer, it's so important to read good books. I mean, I love to read anyway, but I really like to find unique authors that offer a different perspective because they, in turn, can give me new ideas about what I'm writing. A new favourite author I discovered years ago … Continue reading Agatha Christie
The Muapran Disagreement
Part 1 in a series of short stories that leads up to the complete unveiling of my new project! I hope you enjoy this first bit! Let me know what you think and what clues you caught on to in the comments! Vargi eyed the leak in the fuel pipe and frowned, scratching his bald … Continue reading The Muapran Disagreement
A Brand New Story To Tell
Hey everyone! I'm back on my blog after an absence due to promoting my book and getting caught up in a lot of work and general busyness. And boy do I have some new things for you! I have a brand new story idea to share, which will be exclusively on this blog for the … Continue reading A Brand New Story To Tell
The Day is Here!
My collection of short stories, The Drabbles of a Dreamer, is now available for purchase! The Kindle ebook is live as we speak, and the paperback will be available in a day or two! Please note that Amazon has formatted the "sneak peek" of the ebook rather oddly (working on getting it changed as I … Continue reading The Day is Here!