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Boundless Living Novel Challenge

Michy has put forth a challenge on the Accentuate Writer’s Forum in conjunction with the Boundelss Living Challenge. Somewhat similar to NaNoWriMo, she has challenged us to write or complete a novel in the next 45 days.
Since I have six novels in varying stages of completion sitting on my hard drive, and a fervent desire [...]

How I Know I’m Getting Better

Instead of working on a new project last night, I opened up the beginning of a work in progress novel and reread the first few chapters. It felt like visiting a old friend from high school, even though I wrote it long after I left public education. The sentiment was still there. I still loved [...]

Anthology Coming Soon!

Toward the end of the month, the “Elements of the Soul” anthology will be published.  Two of my stories will appear in it.  At that time, I will post a publication announcement thread on the blog and post the cover and purchasing information on my site.
I’m very excited!
The anthology book is full of short [...]

“Your Photo Story” Short Story

This is my 5 minute story inspired by the first photo on Your Photo Story, writing prompt blog.
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“It has that itchy stuff on the sides. I can feel it already.” Trina squirmed and pulled her arms in toward her chest.
Cale sighed and shook his head for the four-hundred and thirty-seventh time that trip. [...]

Romance Course – Halfway Through

The romance course I am taking over the internet from the local community college is proving to be a wealth of information.  Not only is it giving very specific tips about how to write romance, most of it can be easily translated into non-romantic fantasy and horror genre novels.
My current/future WIP, "The Dream Dwellers," [...]