[Writing] Confessions of an Experienced Writer
You would think that someone who’s been published for about 20 years would have this industry down. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA — NO. Granted, it’s been a while since I sent out short stories on spec. Heck, it’s been a while since I’ve actually WRITTEN stuff. Not shy about talking about THAT. But here’s the thing…you lose submission […]
[Writing][Life] Spinning Wheels and Other Things
No, I’m not taking up old fashioned yarn making… Last reminder: I’m speaking at Scrappy SpecFic Symposium tomorrow (Saturday, April 26, 2025) on the Denton, TX UNT Campus Library. I’m the first presenter, so get there on time. I’ve also had the date wrong forever – DAY, yes, always Saturday). I’m looking at a couple […]
[Life] [Writing] Life – It’s Bananas
Still here… Still figuring the things out. Trying to knock some things out in little bits and spurts to be productive while I have this time, but the struggle is real. So, what’s been going on? All the things. My therapist and I are working on Core Beliefs now that I have some space and […]
[Life] Updates and Accountability
I meant to be more active here. And I need to be — but still figuring some content things out. It’s been just over a month now since the “DRP”. So far everyone is playing the deal straight. We’ll see how long that lasts. The challenge has been getting the new routines down. Figuring out […]
[Writing] Finding My Footing
It’s Week 2 of the New Chapter. Been a little slower than I thought it would be. But…as my therapist always tells me, I’m being gentle with myself. Or at least trying to. It’s kind of like rearranging a room, you make a bigger mess/chaos before it all gets back into order. I’m in the […]
First Update of The New Chapter
Here we go… remembering that I have a website and I should use it. It’s Day 4 of this new chapter thing, and it’s…going? I am keeping my previous work “schedule” of doing stuff at my desk in the mornings and when I need to do stuff, it’s in the afternoons. There will be some […]
New Beginnings
I’ve started Day Job 2 this week. I have a great team. It seems like an encouraging environment. Everyone is excited to have me and my skillset (I am trying not to let Imposter Syndrome come knocking). There’s a lot of information flowing right now that’s a touch overwhelming, but that will ease off in […]
[Write the Story] The Hottest Day of the Year
The very last page of the Write the Story Journal. I’ve done every page in the journal. It’s taken longer than I anticipated or thought it would — but I have finished. Prompt: The Hottest Day of the Year Words: suspense, dogwood, speculate, playground, peel, avenue, moderation, classical, yummy, bluster Story “Where are we going?” […]
[Write the Story] A Wedding Reception for Hundreds of People
Prompt: A Wedding Reception with Hundreds of Guests Words: war, nag, omit, Ramadan, downpour, vouch, loop, gridlock, allegro, Filipino Story “Who serves Filipino food at a wedding reception?” Heddy sniffed in her wine glass. “How about the millions of people who live in the Philippines?” Mark glared at Heddy. “If you are going to complain […]
[Write the Story] Follow the Main Character Through a Day with NO Dialog or Direct Interactions
3/5 — only two left of this project. This is coming out a little early because… vacation. Whee! Prompt: Follow the Main Character Through a Day with No Dialog or Direct Interaction Words: sociopath, buzz, mend, geyser, awl, consent, diner, second-hand, vice, wane Story Daveed wiped the awl clean and hung it in its place […]