Category Archives: Writing
The Centireading Project
I recently came across an article about the benefits of reading a book more than 100 times. Some of these include gaining insights and nuances beyond the story’s superficial understanding. You go beyond the characters and plot to subtexts, themes, … Continue reading
The Bus
Here’s a rare glimpse into some of my earlier poetry. The way that the current readership market is trending, why not toss it out for free, too. That’s the new norm, right? Two roads diverged in Times Square One … Continue reading
Posted in poetry, Writing
Tagged bus, comedy, humor, new york city, poetry, times square, Two roads diverged
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Jugaret
Being the Imperial Executioner is not a vocation that you fall into by accident. It is a fate handed to you by your ancestors. As L’Andriel’s bloodthirsty empire crumbles, I pen my final thoughts. I’ve found refuge long enough to … Continue reading
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Tagged books, emire, execution, executioner, fantasy, jugaret, overthrow, revolt, the Imperial Executioner, thrones, writing
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Finding November
Being sixteen can be hell, and life at Liberty High isn’t doing Sarah Daniels any favors. Bullies, boys, an abusive mother, and now this: an old journal left to Sarah in her aunt’s will. With each passing entry, she grows … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Writing
Tagged american history, books, depression, family, historical fiction, history, literature, november, orphan, railroads, relationships, train, transportation, young adult
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The Furlough Song
So, maybe I got a little bored at work today: Fur… I say Fu-u-uur-lough! Take Congress’ pay, don’t let em go home. Come Mr. Congressman, repeal the Obama. Furlough come, and we all stay home. It’s six days, seven … Continue reading
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Tagged family, funny, furlough, government shutdown 2013, humor, song
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The Shutdown Sandwich
Okay. So, it has happened. The world hasn’t come to an end by any means, but for millions of Americans life will get more difficult. It is with you in mind that the following recipe is offered up for a … Continue reading
Fantasy/Western
My new book is free from Sept. 18 – 22. Shootouts, love, gambling, zombies and mayhem… Enjoy. Rhone McLean can only watch his entire world burn as his wife’s lifeless body disappears into the raging inferno. A mysterious cowboy in black … Continue reading
A Sneak Peek Into Upcoming Fantasy/Western
The following is an excerpt from the draft of my upcoming work tentatively entitled, Tempest: Everdark Saga Book I. As this post title suggests, this work will blend the traditional western saga into a work of fantasy for what I … Continue reading
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Tagged books, cowboys, dragons, excerpt, fantasy, gunslinger, hell, western, western saga, writing
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A Day In The Life 