A Different Man by BJL That day I woke up at 3pm, shuffled into the bathroom and looked myself in the mirror. I was still tired,… Read more “Poem: A Different Man”
Author: benjlaw
Nota Bene 2017 + “The Ultimate Measure”
As those of you who follow me may know, I submitted a short story into the Nota Bene writing competition–a literary anthology that the Phi Theta Kappa… Read more “Nota Bene 2017 + “The Ultimate Measure””
Think Piece: Friendship, Love…and Destiny?
In 193 days—almost to the hour of me writing this—I will be standing with some of my closest friends and family as the woman I love, dressed… Read more “Think Piece: Friendship, Love…and Destiny?”
Poem: A Man Made of Stone
A Man Made of Stone is an original narrative poem I wrote specially for the blog. Please enjoy it, and if you’d like, share your thoughts in… Read more “Poem: A Man Made of Stone”
In Writing: Know the Ending of Everything
A few weeks ago I made an In Writing post about worldbuilding where I talked about knowing the history behind your character and their surroundings. That, however,… Read more “In Writing: Know the Ending of Everything”
Sample: Mordecai Ep. I – Chapter One
Hey, everyone! This week, I’m sharing the first chapter from my most recent novel, Mordecai Episode One: Bloodthirsty. Now is a great time to get your own copy,… Read more “Sample: Mordecai Ep. I – Chapter One”
Short Story: War and Famine
I’ve always been intrigued by the ancient myths of the Greeks, Vikings, and Romans. So, in honor of some recent reading I’ve been doing, I wrote a… Read more “Short Story: War and Famine”
Poem: When We Were Kids
Hey, everyone! I want to take a moment to say thank you to all of my readers and everyone who has supported me and continues to do… Read more “Poem: When We Were Kids”
In Writing: The Art of Twisting the Plot
Plot twists have become somewhat of a phenomenon in pop culture, what with stories like Harry Potter changing the way we read (those darn horcruxes) and movies… Read more “In Writing: The Art of Twisting the Plot”
