Off the grid, away from writing … and surprisingly happy about it

So I had a chunk of time off this holiday season, but I knew one thing about this extra time -- it's very deceiving. Extra time off doesn't always translate into more time for yourself. How did I spend some of this extra time? I ran errands. Endless errands. I spent more hours at the grocery store … Continue reading Off the grid, away from writing … and surprisingly happy about it

Self-publish? Of course! The pros

  Why should you self-publish?  To answer that question, you need to answer another question first. Why are you a writer? If you're in it for fame or money, well…  You might receive one of these -- maybe even both -- but I think you're better off getting a real estate license or starting a Youtube … Continue reading Self-publish? Of course! The pros

George R.R. Martin: A great summer placeholder

Many of my WordPress friends are on hiatus until September -- they were nice enough to post something that tells everyone why their blogs are quiet. I'm not nearly so courteous ... I've been on an accidental hiatus created by what affects everyone else: family, vacation, start of school ... But something George R.R. Martin … Continue reading George R.R. Martin: A great summer placeholder