Sometimes I wish I didn’t have as much self-respect as I do.It would be easier to crawl to the feet of lesser people who somehow rose higher than they deserve, just to stand in their circles. But then I see how they act, clowns begging for crumbs, and I thank God I still have dignity.... Continue Reading →
Steve’s Spotlight #3
Monthly Check-In: Still Standing, Still Writing It’s been a while since I gave you all an update, so here it is. To put it bluntly, it’s going. I know that’s not the most dramatic way to say it, but it’s the most honest. After months of what felt like the universe throwing everything it had... Continue Reading →
A Very Rough Start
I have to admit, if I believed in curses, I would think something, or someone put the whammy on me. Let me explain. The beginning of 2025 was very exciting for me. I had two books I wanted to write plus a short story I was going to write in between. I had a plan.... Continue Reading →
STEVE’S SPOTLIGHT #1
January is finally over, so let’s take a moment to reflect on how things went. I had a plan. Starting on January 6th, I was going to write a chapter a day—Monday through Friday, with Saturday as a catch-up day if I needed it. You know the saying, "If you want to make God laugh,... Continue Reading →
Going Against The Grain
To say I like to go against the grain is quite an understatement. I actively look for ways to be different from everyone else. Mostly to my detriment. I have sabotaged myself so many times, it’s embarrassing to think about. Yet looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. The mistakes I’ve made have helped forge... Continue Reading →
The Flight
Captain Ray Braxton fought desperately to extinguish the fire raging through the cockpit of his battered spacecraft. The exhaust system was offline, and thick smoke filled the small space, making it nearly impossible to see or breathe. Every time he managed to control one flare-up, another blazed to life. He glanced at the viewscreen, hoping... Continue Reading →