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2021 (aka 2020 Part 2)
As we wade slowly into 2022, I suppose it's as good as a time as any to take stock of 2021. In terms of writing, I was able to publish my...

Randomness
While I had originally intended to update this blog weekly, I have been unable to maintain that goal. One reason is I don't have much...

Something different....
I plan to post a more extensive Q&A post in the near future, but I wanted to answer one that I am asked most often, albeit in various...

Q&A #1
I decided to utilize this forum to answer some frequently asked (and some not so frequently, but interesting nonetheless) questions this...

Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Politics
At the risk of tipping my age, there was a string of commercials when I was a kid that lamented "Your chocolate is in my peanut butter!...

Work. Write. Sleep. Repeat.
Staying motivated is a never-ending chore. It's true no matter what your vocation is. Assembly line worker, teacher, bartender, process...

"First you read"
If you read my midnight Facebook post from Thursday night/Friday morning, you know that I am experiencing some degree of writer's block....

On the Road Again....
There's a saying that if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. I think I gave him a good belly laugh when I laid out my plans...

... with Anti-Social Media
In my last entry, I discussed the saying "if you try to be everywhere, you won't get anywhere" and how I need to apply the logic behind...

The Times They Are A-Changing...
Someone once said, "If you try to be everywhere, you won't get anywhere." This is a mantra that I would benefit from applying to several...

Moments
Roughly 17 years ago, I was blessed to be in England on a wrestling tour. My friend, Clive Cannell was gracious enough to take my fellow...

Better Luck Next Year
This week's entry may be a bit disjointed so I offer an apology in advance. In November of last year, I made the tough decision to step...

Learning the Ropes
As you may be aware, I began working on the sequel to "Dead Man's Breath" in July, before DMB was even published. After four months, I...