“How’s the Writing Going?” If I say that I’m writing, will it make it true? If I tell you the words are finding me, will it convince them to flow? If I want it enough, will it happen? I’ve wanted to believe that by saying it, I was inviting creativity back into my life. But it was only a lie I wanted to be true. I am a writer, searching for creativity. "How's the Writing Going?" I’ve … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Waiting for You!
I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions. They always seemed like work to me. And that’s not very much fun. Instead, I recognize something I learned from the previous year and allow it to influence the upcoming year. And in 2015… I learned a lot. This past year was one of the most challenging years I’ve personally experienced in a long time. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It was … [Read more...]
More Than You Know…
You let me in. You chose to pick up my book from the shelf, or click on its cover on your screen. You opened it, and turned the pages. And in that moment, you let me in. You allowed me to be a part of your life. You read the words painted upon the pages, and entered the world I created. You gave me access to your heart. To your mind. To your judgment. You fell in love. You filled with rage. You … [Read more...]
I am writing…
What am I writing? Jonathan Reese's tragic story. Jonathan is the most complex and controversial character to emerge from The Breathing Series. He evoked such extreme emotion from every reader, I decided his story needed to be told. His life is just as heartbreaking as Emma's and the violence even more severe. Just because the series will be written from Jonathan's point of view does not mean … [Read more...]
It Happens When It Happens…
By nature, I’m a control freak. An impulsive control freak at that. I get an idea, and I want it done. Right at that very moment. If I can see it in my head, then I want to figure out a way to make it happen. My mind never shuts off. It keeps me up at night, plaguing me with vision after vision. Insomnia and I are well acquainted. I have six stories in my head, waiting for their turn to talk to … [Read more...]
Honestly
This is the time of year when people reflect upon what has happened and what will be. But I’d rather reflect upon the now. The moment I’m living in this very second. And this second, for me, is all about honesty. As real and pure as honesty is, it’s also hard. It’s not always easy to give. And it can be difficult to hear. But acknowledgment of the truth can change the very seconds we’re … [Read more...]
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