Winter is here! The Columbia Gorge got hit with a massive snow storm this week, so needless to say I’ve been wearing my warm socks and drinking… Read more “Short Story: The Merits of Orange Juice”
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Short Story: Davu and the Fallen Star | Part Three
Quick note: Stick around after the story to find out how to enter the Mordecai Episode One: Bloodthirsty book and art giveaway I announced last month! … Read more “Short Story: Davu and the Fallen Star | Part Three”
Poem: This Being in the Clouds
This Being in the Clouds by BJL There stands someone, somewhere in the great mass of clouds up there, who watches in awe of our human… Read more “Poem: This Being in the Clouds”
A Quick Update and Giveaway Announcement
I’ve had a crazy few weeks! Victoria and I are really ramping things up with our wedding planning. There’s just a short five months left before our… Read more “A Quick Update and Giveaway Announcement”
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””
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”
Poem: Eternal
This week’s blog post is a poem about artistry, desire, and determination: Hey, everyone! If you enjoyed that poem (or, I suppose, even if you didn’t)… Read more “Poem: Eternal”
What It Means To Be A Writer
Today, millions of books are published yearly. In this stormy climate, what does it mean to be a writer? Near the end of the 18th Century (1700… Read more “What It Means To Be A Writer”
