Welcome to 2020!
Happy New Year! And happy new decade (I start counting with 0, so to me this is a new decade). I will say the teens were an interesting 10 years. There were ups and there were downs. A lot changed…
Recharging
Recharging Recharging is something we do all the time for our devices; almost constantly it might seem. My phone is always in need of more juice, and my laptop will want a sip from the cord, even when I am not…
Changes
Changes This last year has seen a lot of changes. Some good, some bad, some just different. It has brought me growth and at the same time held me back. So with that rather vague introduction, let me break down…
Music
The sounds that make harmony in our minds Music can be an inspiration for many people. It has been part of human history since before we kept history. It is something almost everyone can relate to at least in some part.…
Galvanizing Events
Galvanizing Events A galvanizing event is one that fixes thought process, emotion, or decision to some particular course of action. Events that galvanize can be subtle, having built slowly over time, until a mere phrase or observed action will become…
Gaming and Writing
Gaming and Writing I’ve played D&D for years, starting back when it was not the popular thing to do. I’ve always found it a very pleasant pastime and a good way to express creativity. Sure, there are rules (more guidelines…
In high school, my wife divorced her husband when…
Telling Lies Last week I told some people the story of when my wife was in high school and she divorced her husband because he refused to buy her a dishwasher. I enjoy watching people react to that leading line, and…
Writing Tip: Keeping positive
In my last writing tips article, I talked about that long slow period you might encounter at a show. This week I wanted to offer some suggestions at how to stay positive if things have gotten you down. I know,…
Writers: That long slow period – writing tips
We’ve all been there: we’re at the Con or the show or some event and for whatever reason things are just going slow. Perhaps we’ve talked to a number of people, maybe not. However, we just aren’t making the sales numbers…
Writers: Where are we?
I get a lot of positive comments about my maps and while I do enjoy making things my readers really like, I must confess that my maps are as much for me as they are for my readers. When I…
