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 Story So Far…
Great news. My second book, Fallout, is complete. Formatting is done. Cover is done and it’s fantastic. I couldn’t be more pleased. I’ll give everyone a sneak peek soon. It will be available March 7th. I’m excited about this book and can’t wait to hear what you guys have to say about it. I’m 5... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year 2023
Let’s see what happens Welcome to the new year. A blank page that ignites your inspiration and anything is possible. That’s how I’m approaching 2023. My second book, Fallout, is finished. This month I’m going to get the cover and formatting done. I’m hoping to have it available the end of February or beginning of... Continue Reading →
This Year Got Away From Me
Is this really the end of 2022? It feels like it went by in record time. The start of this year saw me and my family preparing for a significant life change. We were moving from our home in Pennsylvania, a state that we were born and raised in, to the Outer Banks of North... Continue Reading →
More Than One Game In Town.
Comics are great, but let's not forget their big brother, books. There’s almost nothing I love more than to sit down and read a comic book. Comics are, when done right, some of the greatest pieces of art you and I can own. When you combine an artist with phenomenal skill and a writer who... Continue Reading →
Dismissing your fan base-Revisited
Will they ever learn? This could be an unpopular opinion. It was a little over a year ago when I wrote a blog talking about writers using their platform to push unpopular agendas in their writing and on their social media accounts. It pains me to report that things are still bad. Some have even... Continue Reading →
Finding My Purpose
How I get motivated to write (Part 1) The first step is always the hardest. After I realized I had gone off track, I looked for help online to correct my course. There are a lot of sites offering advice. I combed through the ones I thought were the best and wrote down seven I... Continue Reading →
Getting Back on Track
Starting over after you’ve lost your way. How my current situation feels. How many of us have lost our motivation? I’ve been unmotivated, but after a few days fighting through it I was back on track. My engine just needed a little rest. Now how many of us have gone completely off track? The engine... Continue Reading →
How To Write Good Dialogue
Making your characters sound believable. When I first started to write, my dialogue felt kind of clunky. It didn't flow the way I wanted it. I went back to my favorite authors to see how they did it. I looked at how their characters talked to each other but sadly I didn't find the answers... Continue Reading →
5 Tips To Help Get You Motivated
Are you feeling sluggish? Not in the mood to write? Do you need a kick start to get you motivated? Friend, you’ve come to the right place. I know your time is valuable so I’m not going to give you 25 tips to get you going. I’m not going to give you a top 10.... Continue Reading →