Well, it’s been a long year, but it’s almost over. In a lot of ways it’s been a great year. I published four books, a lot of really good movies came out and I started taking better care of my skin. In a lot of other ways, though, it was a crappy year. Politics wereContinue reading “The most popular posts of 2016”
Monthly Archives: December 2016
Goodbye, Ms. Fisher
I’m really about done with 2016. I was just innocently reading through Facebook when I found that Carrie Fisher died. She was only 60 years old. Yes, I say only. Mostly because women in my family tend to live into their 90s. Carrie Fisher played Leia in Star Wars. I’m sure all of you knowContinue reading “Goodbye, Ms. Fisher”
Making Healthy Goals
Alright, Christmas is over now. I’m enjoying a week of getting my ass back to work after my vacation. I’m also writing out my 2017 goals. You’re probably doing the same thing. This is going to be your year! You’re going to lose weight, get a better job, become closer with nature, climb Mt. Fuji,Continue reading “Making Healthy Goals”
Christmas Traditions
This is going to get a little personal today. Just warning you. Holiday traditions are a big thing this time of year. It can be a special food, an event or a decoration that means the whole world to you. If you’re like me you’re probably stressing a little bit making sure those special traditionsContinue reading “Christmas Traditions”
Behind the Scenes for Broken Patterns.
Broken Pattern’s publication marks a milestone for me. It’s the first book I’ve had traditionally published, instead of doing the whole thing myself. Each time I’ve put out a book myself, I’ve done a behind the scene’s article about it. Now that I’ve experienced the other side of the coin, I want to share thatContinue reading “Behind the Scenes for Broken Patterns.”
My Self Published Year
At the start of 2016 I was fed up with traditional publishing. I’d been trying and trying at what felt very much like a rigged game for years. So I decided to try the life of an indie writer for a year, with the exception of my novel, Broken Patterns. Turns out that was aContinue reading “My Self Published Year”
Broken Patterns Preview, Part Three
Broken Patterns is now available! Click here to order. Chapter Two Devon Mestonie had lived in the palace of his uncle the king for most of his life. His father had a castle and lands of his own, of course. But in all of his fourteen years Devon didn’t think he’d spent more than aContinue reading “Broken Patterns Preview, Part Three”
Broken Patterns Preview, Part Two
Chapter One Lenore Mestonie pulled her little brother, Devon, close to her. She tried to catch her breath. The boy who’d saved them scrambled to his feet, and ran towards the canal. She wanted to scream for him to come back, that there were other soldiers who might still hurt them, and she still couldn’tContinue reading “Broken Patterns Preview, Part Two”
Broken Patterns, Chapter One
So, Broken Patterns is coming out on Friday. So, I wanted to give all of my PBW readers a sneak preview. Here, then, is Chapter One. I’ll be posting Chapter Two on Wednesday and Chapter Three on Friday. Hope you like it. Part One Prologue I have been so alone for so long. Since theContinue reading “Broken Patterns, Chapter One”
Domino Days
I want you to imagine something for me. Imagine your perfect morning. Not like, waking up in a fancy hotel on your way to Universal Studio kind of morning. A get the kids to school and adults to work and things went really well morning. Have you thought of yours? Good, here’s my perfect morning.Continue reading “Domino Days”
Paper Beats World 