Time for a new weekly writer’s roundup of my works-in-progress and those ready to read! Vivian’s Last Cigarette had a great deal of editing movement this week, specifically last Wednesday. Jessica, finally feeling better, started on the second act and ended up reading all five chapters in one sitting. Then she DEMANDED the last act... Continue Reading →
Mid-Week Muses: “Half a Dream, and a Pound of Vengeance”
A weekly compilation of collected microfictions composed by yours truly. If your time is short, these are shorter! "I'm really sorry..." His tabby hand covered hers. "Hey, it's ok. GARS crossbred me with a cat... You'd be weird to stay with me." #1lineWed Robin held her brother's hand. "Take it easy, your fever's still bad."... Continue Reading →
Art-Tastic Tuesday: Ash Walkers, First Hunt by Timofey Stepanov
Click the picture below for full-size. On Art-Tastic Tuesdays I feature a selected piece of visual art that I have come across. These are pieces that have inspired my writing or beautifully frame some concept or another that I have already written or want to write about. I present them without commentary so they may... Continue Reading →
Epic Music Monday: Twelve Titans Music – Defenders Of The Realm
I love epic music! For me it is a perfect combination of the classic orchestral scoring, chorales and electronica music that I have enjoyed for decades. This stuff inspires me, and is a great companion as I write away on an exiting piece of fiction. Therefore, on Mondays I share a new piece by various... Continue Reading →
Photo Finish Friday: Sedona, Arizona (Photographer Unknown)
Click the picture below for full-size. On Photo Finish Fridays, I feature a selected piece of landscape photography that I have come across. I find that real-world photography can be just as inspirational to my imagination for crafting story settings as any piece of fantastic artwork that I might share on a Tuesday. I present... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday: J. R. R. Tolkien’s Hand Drawn Map of Middle Earth (1955)
Drawn on graph paper so that he could calculate travel times between locations like countless Dungeon Masters would do decades after his books were published, I love this glimpse into Tolkien's creative process! He put such love and effort into detailing his world. I believe that's why it holds up so very well over time.... Continue Reading →
WIP-it Wednesday: March 8th, 2017
Time for a new weekly writer’s roundup of my works-in-progress and those ready to read! I met my goal of getting the first act to a third draft state by Friday night last week. As soon as I was done, I sent it off to my third reader. Lauren is a great writer and online... Continue Reading →
Mid-Week Muses: “…Orifices Wide and Howling”
A weekly compilation of collected microfictions composed by yours truly. If your time is short, these are shorter! Enna took up the wooden sword looking to her father. "You could've slept in for your birthday," he said. "Teach me." #1lineWed #amwriting They trudged down the stairwell steps, cubicle accoutrements in boxes. Carol looked to Tim.... Continue Reading →
Art-Tastic Tuesday: Turning Point by Hugh Pindur
Click the picture below for full-size. On Art-Tastic Tuesdays I feature a selected piece of visual art that I have come across. These are pieces that have inspired my writing or beautifully frame some concept or another that I have already written or want to write about. I present them without commentary so they may... Continue Reading →

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