I've struggled with anxiety all my life. When something bothers me, like really bothers me, it hovers like a cloud that keeps blocking...

So, I saw Avatar 2: The Way of Water on Christmas Day. After thirteen years of waiting and wondering, at last James Cameron has taken...

As a longtime fan of Lord of the Rings, I was apprehensive when I heard that Amazon was making The Rings of Power. Would this show be an...

It's been some time since I last sent out a newsflash. In fact, it's been some time since I really, really got my creative cylinders...

A few weeks back, I published my blog post "Teachable Moments: Respecting Others Through Writing", in which I explained how I discovered...

Today the world finds itself in the midst of a conflict not seen since World War II. The Russian Federation has invaded Ukraine, leaving...

I recently learned of an issue, a big issue, that no one seems to be talking about. As a White male, I can never truly grasp the...

Happy New Year, one and all! Wherever you are, I hope that 2022 has found you safe, happy, and among those close to you. I won't fudge...

Every writer's experience is different. We all have different backgrounds, styles, work habits, preferred genres and so on. But there...

It's been a busy spring. School is winding to a close, and with it my first year working as a high school para. Working as an educator...

I don't think anyone will survive in the world of writing if they're not willing to be stubborn in their practice. It can be incredibly...

More time than I was planning on has passed since my last Newsflash. Alas, a pandemic, the holidays, and a turbulent election season will...

There are moments that you don't see coming. You're going about your business and then BAM! Something hits you like a sucker punch. ...

It's strange to be writing a blog about my successes, especially in a year as psychotic as 2020. After years of not publishing a single...

Reading a good book is very much like going on an adventure. Sure, it's safer and takes place in your mind, but does that make the...