What Comes to Mind
Here I will post updates on my writing, some short ramblings about the hurdles and joys I encounter on my journey, and anything I find interesting that I want to share.
July 2024 Writing Update – Fireworks Included!
Wow. What an epic beginning to the month. Summer came in and brought with it dense, oppressive heat. The Fourth of July was an incredible night of fun, family, and fireworks; the sky was full of color before the sun had fully set, the rumble and roar resounding for...
Help Launch a Starship!
Hey everyone! As you know, I am a supporter of small presses, indie publishers, and independent artists. There is so much amazing content out there, much of which is high quality but never quite reaches the public eye. I want to highlight one of these projects now....
“Repercussions” will be published in Book of Choices Volume One
It is with great excitement that I can announce that my short story Repercussions will be appearing in the “Book of Choices” anthology, due for publication this fall! They have decided to make the anthology in two volumes, and my story will be in volume one. ...
“Blade of Glass” will be published in Fall Into Fantasy 2024!
I am thrilled and honored to announce that my short story Blade of Glass has been accepted for publication in the upcoming anthology “Fall Into Fantasy 2024.” This anthology is released by Cloaked Press and will be available this Fall! This is the eighth year they...
June 2024 Writing Update – A Cliffhanger to Start the Summer
Ah June. The last month of the school year. The meteorological start of summer. The start of the long, hot, humid days that call us to the beach, the swimming pool, the barbeques, and the air conditioning. For me, it’s also the chance to spend time outside, both with...
Holy Cow! I Added a New Page!
I did it! With a few video tutorials, a little trial and error, and some insight from my always-amazing wife, I designed a new page for my site and activated it without causing a black hole or activating the self-destruct. Honestly, I am shocked at how easy it was. I...
May 2024 Writing Update – A Hectic Yet Productive Month
Wow. Going into the merry month of May, I knew my schedule would be busy and my writing time a bit limited, but as the month raced by, I found myself scrounging for a few minutes here and scraps of time there, trying to fit in all the things I wanted to accomplish...
Resources for Writers: Places to Go, Things to See and Do
At my monthly writers group meeting, as I discussed some prior successes and places I was sending off more stories to, I was asked about where I find these publications. I was able to give a general and probably not very helpful answer, but it got me to thinking about...
April 2024 Writing Update – Springing Ahead with Various Projects
The weather is lazily warming, the days are growing longer, and the view out my window is becoming greener and more alive. This is one of my favorite times of year; it is warm but temperate, it is busy but (usually) not hectic, and it always makes me feel invigorated....