5 Ways to Boost Doomsday Productivity
How can anyone possibly be expected to stay productive during these End of Times? With tiny snaps from his nubby little fingers,
Tag: Writing Advice
Welcome to the Jungle
I’ve had some extra time to myself this week to travel a bit and, I thought, get a TON of writing done.
A New Hope
John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, once said, “We write to find the fire in the darkness.” I love
Writing Exercises to Get You In the Zone
I’m always the most motivated to write during those times when I one hundred percent absolutely am not able to write. The
Smeagols and Predators
I’ve been thinking a lot about this writing life of mine. I wasn’t born with a pen wrapped inside my umbilical cord.
Great Expectations
We’re finally getting our kitchen installed. We’ve been living in this house five years now. Or six. Ten? I dunno. I’ve lost
Doing the Time
Sometimes the writing feels like throwing chunks of broken bricks into an abandoned lot. I pass by that lot every day, usually
Last Quarter Recap
It’s weird to think Christmas is just around the corner. Only five weeks left, kids! You can feel it in the air,
Burgers and Bridles
I feel sorry for this trail horse. The bridle is rusty. That can’t taste good. The leathers are worn and cracked. I’m
Sides of the Coin
“Of course, you have a choice, Mister Stephens, just like everyone who dies.” Stephens sat, or rather hovered, over a thickly padded
Mouthing Off Into the Void Turns Five!
Five years doesn’t seem like a long time. If your kid just turned five, he probably hasn’t even started kindergarten yet. And
Bargain Bin Dagger
“The Dagger of al-Shaytān!” Jemisha jumped up and pointed. We had been enjoying a quiet evening and a glass of merlot. Maybe
Spicy Secret
Sweat dripped off Malcolm’s forehead. Tears blurred his vision. Saliva coated his throat like hot tar. “You like that, Agent Kinnison?” The
Wanderlust
Jamari was soaked. The mossy rock hadn’t felt slick when he tested it before crossing. But like everything else in this forest,
52 Week Challenge – Debrief
I’ve put off writing this for a very long time, four years actually. For me, this is kind of like admitting defeat.