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For the longest time, I believed there was only one way to write fantasy. It had to be poetic. Every scene had to be layered with description. Every moment had to paint a picture so detailed that the reader could walk through it exactly as I saw it. If a sentence was simple, I worried… Read more
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For the longest time, I have been telling myself that I am doing better since the divorce. In many ways, I am. I am slowly becoming the person I truly am and letting go of the version of myself I had to be for so many years. For those who may be new to my… Read more
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Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time working on a promotional trailer for Falling From NeverLand. While I originally created the trailer in Canva, I’ve also been experimenting with several other tools to create the right imagery and find voices that sound authentic enough to bring the story to life. Learning something completely new… Read more
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A new story has been forming in my mind. In a world where ancient tribes carry the marks of divine beings, three powers have always ruled: Judgment, Protection, and Balance. But prophecy warns of a fourth mark. Chaos. My main character, Logan, was never meant to carry anything. Born a twin, he was supposed to… Read more
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How I’m learning to use creative tools to bring stories like Far from Oz to life. When I first started writing, I relied on simple editing tools to help shape my work. Programs like ProWritingAid and Hemingway Editor became part of my routine. In the beginning, I used the free versions, learning what I could… Read more
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On Friday, April 24th, I stepped into a new chapter of my life and into my new home. I made sure to take a little time off so I could enjoy the transition and settle into my new surroundings. Moving always comes with surprises, and mine showed up almost immediately. Shortly after selling my previous… Read more
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The Next Step Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my journey. I am closing on the purchase of my new home. Three weeks ago, I sold the house that held so many memories. During that time, I had opportunities to stay with others, but I chose something different. I stayed in an… Read more
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I recently sold my home — a place that held nearly three decades of memories. Letting go of something that has been part of your life for that long is not an easy decision. Yet toward the end of the process, I truly felt that the move was guided by something greater than myself. My… Read more
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Over the past few months, life has moved faster than I ever expected. So much has changed in such a short time that I feel like I’ve barely had a moment to pause and take it all in. My daughter and her family recently moved back to her husband’s hometown. Around the same time, I… Read more
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Sometimes the most powerful stories aren’t about leaving a place — they’re about being seen inside it. There is a quiet kind of loneliness that doesn’t scream. It doesn’t break things. It doesn’t rage. It simply waits — in the corners of rooms, in the weight of silence, in the spaces where voices should be.… Read more
