“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...]
Waiting…
I talk out loud – creating conversation. I visualize facial expressions – squinting, mouth tightening, furrowing brows. I observe me – my breathing, my heartbeat, my hands clenching. Then I listen. Where is this taking me? What should happen next? How will this all come together? And then there is silence. I wait. But the voices are mute. I try to force them, but it’s no use. … [Read more...]
“We Can Be Heroes…”
You, as a reader and blogger, have a super power. Your love and passion of the written word are your strength. Your excitement to share it is your influence. And just like that, you have forced the publishing industry to evolve! Look at what you've done for the Indie author. You've taken a chance on authors who opted to make themselves vulnerable, and put themselves at your mercy. Authors who … [Read more...]