Musings about life, writing, and society at large. Reflections include thoughtful posts on a wide range of topics.
Time to get real. The writing hasn’t been going so well lately. Getting a new book going is a struggle and it’s been harder with Book 2 of The Psychic Traveler Society—the first time I’m writing a sequel. I somehow thought writing a series would be easier, maybe because I’ve already set up the basic […]
All Star Comic Con was this weekend. It was my first time having an author table at a con (more on that later). It was a chance to connect with other local writers/creators. And it was an unexpectedly nostalgia-provoking experience. Maybe the nostalgia I’m feeling tonight was brought on by the 80s/90s kick-off party on
How many times have you said, “Sorry, I’ve been really busy”? Busy is the go-to explanation for a wide range of commitments we couldn’t keep or communications we’ve neglected. It’s not necessarily untrue. We all tend to be pretty busy. Otherwise known as overworked, overscheduled, over-tired, or overwhelmed. There’s too much to do and not
To me, life isn’t like a box of chocolates. Life is like a playground roundabout. You know that platform that spins round and round? I think it’s also called a merry-go-round, but without the horses. Or the fanciness. If you sit idly on a playground roundabout, maybe watching squirrels play or clouds pass overhead, you
I don’t have tattoos, but I wear jewelry like talismans. Reminders that I can be strong, connected, and grounded. Sometimes, often, I need those reminders. Some of my jewelry changes. Some of it stays the same. A ring on my right hand reminds me to “be here now.” A ring on my left hand reminds
