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  • Quotes Courtesy of Charles Dickens

    In honor of of one of the greatest writers of our, and any time, here are some choice quotes from the works of Charles Dickens. Some advice, some funny observations, maybe even a little wisdom. The most important thing in life is to stop saying, ‘I wish’ and start saying, ‘I will’. Consider nothing impossible, Read more

  • Taking A Risk

    What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? I’m not much of a big risk-taker in general, but then again, everyone’s definition of “risk” varies. What’s mundane for you can be nerve-rattling for me, and vice versa. A friend of mine runs a podcast and has invited me to Read more

  • The Trickster’s Lament preview #2

    Another glimpse of my novel-in-progress. Don’t you just hate it when a plan falls apart? A simple museum heist has gone completely off the rails for Hermes. The trickster god better think fast. — I didn’t wait for more gunfire and sprinted out of their line of sight into a nearby gift shop. I vaulted Read more

  • The Trickster’s Lament preview

    Yes, indeed, I have been working on my second book all this time! And now that it is nearing completion, I’m happy to share a sneak peak of The Trickster’s Lament, continuation of the Greek god Hermes’ adventures in the modern world and sequel to A God Walks Up to the Bar. — In my Read more

  • Putting Stories into the World and Learning to Let Them Go

    Stories are precious things, especially to those who write them. We write stories for all sorts of reasons: to tell a message, to work through a grief or hardship, as a gift for friends and family, or simply for the sake of doing so. Regardless of why, stories are very personal things. And we all Read more

  • Persist

    Persist. Persistence is needed in life. Get out of bed, go to work, clean the house. Balance your checkbook, cook dinner, take your kids to sports practice. Every day, there is the routine. Keep at it. Always keep at it, even when you’re screaming inside. Because you know what? Today you feel rotten, tomorrow you Read more