Some books name themselves. Zap Dragon and Discarded Dragons certainly did and it was incredibly nice to have a title early on. Other books, however, remain elusive. If I'm being totally honest, I still don't love the title Mystery of the Golden Shells but I had to make a decision and this was the best I had at that point.… Continue reading Hidden Mythics II Update #2 – Still in Need of a Title
I lay down for a brief nap in the afternoon, hoping it'll refresh me enough to keep powering through editing. But as I lay there, breathing deeply and telling my muscles to relax, an idea starts rolling through my thoughts. It's persistent and intriguing. "You're a steel dragon with marble eyes, strong claws, and long-plated… Continue reading Epiphany Moments Hit at Odd Times
I've never been one to coast and hope things happen. That's why I set goals at the beginning of each year as a way to keep myself moving and motivated. This year is no different, but there's a part of me that wants to set simple, easily achievable goals this go around. Perhaps I'm a… Continue reading Shooting for the Moon
A while back my sister introduced me to an artist by the name of Jake Weidmann. I believe I’ve mentioned him before due to his TedTalks. Anyway, he’s both a master penman—one of only eleven in the US—and a painter and carver who uses old-world techniques for much of his art. The work he does… Continue reading Done Right or Done Now, But Not Both
A deadline passes without the goal being accomplished. Then it sits in the mind, nagging away that the goal still needs doing, and other things are piling up around it, falling farther and farther behind. It becomes a snowball rolling downhill. It gathers bits and pieces of broken plans until it’s a giant mess, gathering… Continue reading Just Breathe
I'm popping in really quick to let everyone know that the rough draft for the next adventure book is complete!!!! WordPress and my forgetfulness kind of ruined the surprise of which adventure I'm working on because I was updating things on the website this week and WordPress posted to Facebook already. But in case you… Continue reading One Down, One to Go!
There's a moment when I walk into my office each morning, coffee in hand, when I see the sunshine streaming through the windows and feel the day open up before me, full of possibilities. It's a beautiful, soul calming moment. Then I open my computer and the work begins. Sometimes that beautiful soul-moment stays with… Continue reading Soul Days and Steam Days