Golden Compass

Procrastination’s Contributing Collaborator

Procrastination. We know it too well. Many of us find other things to do instead of the very thing that needs to get done. So why do we do this? Many contributing factors come to mind, but fear sticks out most. Consider it. When you break down all the various reasons why you procrastinate and… Continue reading Procrastination’s Contributing Collaborator

The Writer's Life

Beta Readers are Essential

When you look up the definition of beta readers online, you get a plethora of information, such as this one from Oxford Languages: “a person who reads a work of fiction before it is published in order to mark errors and suggest improvements, typically without receiving payment.” Or this one from Wikipedia: “A beta reader… Continue reading Beta Readers are Essential

The Writer's Life

Writers Are Poor… But, We Don’t Have To Be!

It is a sad truth. Writers are poor. As a profession, we are asked to prove ourselves by donating our works. We are told that there is no money in writing, and we believe them! We are forced into careers that do not align with our passions just so we can bring home an income to support our families... CLICK TO READ MORE!

The Writer's Life

Miracles and Gifts

I am certain by now that you have noticed my silence. There were many things that I wanted to write about, but all of which required me to pen this letter to you, my dearest readers. I must admit that guilt kept me from writing you. I started this blog as a journey through my… Continue reading Miracles and Gifts

Year In Reading (Book Reviews)

Lisey’s Story

Stephen King’s Lisey’s Story is about a widow whose celebratory husband passed away; leaving behind a studio full of papers, unpublished manuscripts, and clues leading her to his past. As Lisey Landon struggles to remember Scott’s troubling childhood, she is left to deal with the remnants of his psycho fans...