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Hope, Purpose, and Kasaria
It’s time to talk about writing again. I could talk about the bad news circling the globe week after week, but I won’t. Not this week. After all, I’m a writer. I write. I’m also a writer who most often … Continue reading
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Day 1 – My Corona Diary
Day1, social distancing. This is the reality of my life right now, as it is for millions upon millions of others. This is me adjusting to the new normal. This is gratitude, for I’m far more fortunate than many. It’s … Continue reading
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Examining the 2020 Plan
The pressure is light at the moment, but building each month as I move through 2020 on my way to late autumn. That pressure is a result of my plans for the year. My ultimate goal for 2020 is, and … Continue reading
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The Way of Things
It’s difficult to navigate in a tailspin. I’ll be okay. I’m a survivor, so I’ll survive. I’ll move on. It’s been a rough week so this post is to let everyone know I’m putting off some of my online plans … Continue reading
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Wielding Determination Through the Anxiety
I really don’t know how else to begin this other than to say, at the moment I’m overwhelmed. It really doesn’t matter. I’ll get through. There’s little that I know better than how to survive. I’m a survivor. It’s what … Continue reading
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Days of Site Transition Update
My site transition continues so my blog posts, for now, are basically updates. Whatever enters my mind I’m going to throw it in and move on. The website deconstruction is nearly complete. At this point, it’s an empty shell. What … Continue reading
End of an Era
It’s something of the end of an era for me, but not exactly. Maybe calling it a time of transition would be more appropriate. Regardless, I’m not going to tease you with my meaning. The website will soon be closed, … Continue reading
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My Accidental and Crucial Novel
At present I’m performing my first edit on Exhuming Truths, my accidental and unintentional story. It’s about two people who love the wrong people and are too blind to see who they really love. That’s the core story. It’s also … Continue reading
PTSD
The title of this blog post says it all. No doubt there are those who’d tell me I shouldn’t admit to PTSD any more than depression or anxiety. Yeah, well, then don’t read this. There are others out there who … Continue reading
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Orangey Sky – Bringing a Worldbuilding Element to Life
When my stories evolve from one draft to another there’s little that’s as thrilling as witnessing the stages of improvement. That’s the big picture. Looking closer, there are the insights that lead to positive changes to characters, creatures, and settings. … Continue reading
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