I devote much of my day to writing. Whether it be work emails, editing my wife’s schoolwork (she’s getting her doctorate), working on my novels, or writing this blog, I spend about 8-10 hours a day playing around with words. By bedtime, I want to clear my head with anything but. Recently, I’ve been watchingContinue reading “The Joy of Writing”
Category Archives: Life
X-mas in Munich
Seasons greetings and I wish you all a very happy New Year! I apologize for my lull in posts. After the long hiatus from traveling caused by COVID, my wife and I felt compelled to compensate for the lost time. We’ve always wanted to see Germany’s Christmas markets, and it was an ideal time toContinue reading “X-mas in Munich”
Churros, Chocolate, and Clarity
Ah, vacation. If the picture above didn’t give you a hint, my wife and I just returned from two weeks in Spain. We visited Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid. We wore out our feet, increased our waistlines (I gained 8 pounds), and created many memories. It has been three years since my wife and I tookContinue reading “Churros, Chocolate, and Clarity”
One door closes and another opens
I often start posts like this, but the last few weeks have been crazy. This time, I’m not just being dramatic. After 9 1/2 years in my current position (you can read more about my work here), I finally decided to move to a new job. The transition for me is huge! Almost a decadeContinue reading “One door closes and another opens”
Happy 1st birthday Dawn of the Lightbearer!
I just realized today is the first anniversary of the publication of Dawn of the Lightbearer, book one of the Absolution of the Morning Star series (July 2, 2021)! I wasn’t planning on writing a blog post, but I couldn’t let this momentous occasion pass without saying something. To date, it is my best-selling bookContinue reading “Happy 1st birthday Dawn of the Lightbearer!”
Fall from grace
Recently, I was scrolling through the blogs I follow, which I do once or twice daily (got to support my people). It is an endless list of promotions, author interviews, reviews, sample chapters, synopsis, life lessons of the struggling author, etc. I suddenly became overwhelmed by it all. I realized I wasn’t just skimming overContinue reading “Fall from grace”
Rest and refuel
I just got back from a much-needed vacation. My wife and I were planning to go to Greece, but over COVID my passport had expired without me noticing, and it took about two months to renew- not conducive to booking a flight during this crazy time. So, undeterred, we rented a car and stayed inContinue reading “Rest and refuel”
Zombie no more
Why am I compelled to write? What is this incessant drive that pushes me to spend hours each day crafting a story? Why do I put myself through the stress, loneliness, and frustration? I honestly don’t know. But the question of why I can’t sit and binge-watch Netflicks like everyone else? Ah, now there’s anContinue reading “Zombie no more”
Trip down memory lane
Has it really been two years since I started this rigamarole? According to WordPress, it has. After my latest post, I was checking my stats when a little message sent me down memory lane. Gosh, what a journey. I published my feeble attempt at a website on April 1st, 2020. Since February of that year,Continue reading “Trip down memory lane”
Stepping out of the cabin
I’m facing the decision of sending one of my books off to professional reviewers and book bloggers, and I’m terrified. I know this is a crucial rite of passage in an author’s journey. It is the only way to build confidence in my work and increase exposure, but the unknown is a daunting hurdle. It’sContinue reading “Stepping out of the cabin”
