I recently completed my second novel, The Wrongs of Being Right. It covers the journey of Symphony Weber, a young girl who, at birth, is gifted with a special ability. She finds a way to turn off her gift after peer bullying and ostracism lead her to hate it. Years later, desperate to help someone she loves, she searches for a way to turn it back on. I am told, Symphony's … [Read more...] about Beautiful Garbage
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BS
In my thesaurus, BS is the first "word" listed under the verb, lie. I grew up in the Bible Belt where, at any and all gatherings, men cluster in remote areas of the yard trying to outdo each other with their "stories." However, telling the truth was an expected way of life for children. Telling a lie was the quickest route to a switchin'. So, for the most part, I was a good … [Read more...] about BS
Worn Shoes
I was young when I first understood what it meant to "put yourself" in someone else's shoes. Those words changed the way I thought. They taught me one of the most valuable lessons in life and set me on the road to being a writer. It's a simple concept, putting yourself in someone's shoes. It takes empathy to wear what they wear, walk where they walk, see what they see, live the … [Read more...] about Worn Shoes
My Editor
My second book is finished. (Well, until it's in print is it ever really finished?) I've edited, and edited, and edited some more. So, for a change of pace, I thought maybe I'd do some creating from scratch. It's been a while. But, no!!!!! My internal editor won't shut up. I've tried everything short of poison. "You've been putting in alot of hours," I tell it. "Take a … [Read more...] about My Editor
The Bully
Every day, on my lunch break, I take Creo, my dachshund-corgi-terrier, for a walk at the same park. I swear she can tell time. She starts staring at me around noon. Last week, after almost two hours of dog sighing and groaning, I put her on her leash. When we got to the park, a giant dog was running loose while its owner sat inside his truck. Now, this is not a dog park. Signs … [Read more...] about The Bully
