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Ground Zero
It’s interesting to think about how the paths we follow in our lives lead us to different points which can easily be compared with the aftermath of some devastating explosion. When we experience the death of a loved one, the…
Choices
Trials will come to us all and none may be excluded. Recently, I was made aware of the difficulty in dealing with situations which may be among the most common for those of us employed by less than honorable people.…
The Why
As a fan of science fiction books and movies, I often look to some memorable quotes to choose that which illustrates the chapters I write as sort of a preview of what you can expect. It started as a nice…
Stranger Than Fiction
One of the strangest and sometimes exciting aspects to being a creator of stories is how sometimes you find the world around you imitating your creations. My book entitled: Connections in Crimson depicts a tragic tale where our hero finds…
Heroes
I recently discovered something as I worked on my latest book. The heroes I write into my books can almost be considered radioactive. Not really, of course, but symbolically. Their heroism is a part of who they are. It is…
Mr. Nice Guy
I like to visit sites where writers go to give and get advice. There are many gems to be had when the inner editor becomes bold. On one such message board, I saw a question posed about writing a bad…
The Hardest Part
As with any new project, the hardest part is always the beginning. Once you put the words down, the rest tend to line up without fuss. Well, mostly. I’ve been a writer since I was a teen. I’ve always loved…