On one side of the breakroom in the television station where I work is a wall of floor to ceiling windows that lend it plentiful sunlight. Even on cloudy days or after dark, it’s a peaceful place to hang out when I need a connection to the outside world. As […]
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Part of committing to be a professional writer is establishing discipline. I chose Stephen King’s advice: Write every day, no matter what. I’m too busy, I’m sick, I’m on vacation, none are acceptable excuses. A visit to Washington, DC with my mom and my oldest son tested my resolve. Julie’s […]
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
My Stupid Human Trick is the ability to list the kings and queens of England from 1066. I devour books on English history. One of the many reasons Julie and I are so compatible is our shared anglophilia. Between us, we’ve been to England five times and yearn for more, […]
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes
Great piece by J.A. Allen along the lines of discovery I’m going through about my own writing and mental processes. But the Dumbs are not to be feared. All it means is that you have so much information swirling around inside your head that your brain is asking to be […]
Estimated reading time: 33 seconds