Month: July 2017

Lessons to Practice #24: Penning Horror That Endures

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"Talk about your ghosts. Man oh man." - Stephen King, On Writing Hello all and good evening! This go around, I'm writing a continuation of last week's "Lessons to Practice" by offering up some of my own thoughts and ideas for penning a great horror story. Ready to dive in? Make sure the lights are out … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #24: Penning Horror That Endures

Sounds of Summer: New Machines

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Why hello! If you've been following my blog recently, you know that tonight means more "Sounds of Summer." Fortunately, even while juggling my new job, keeping up with my triathlon training, and still writing a decent amount six days out of the week, I can still find the time to delve into new music. Summer … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: New Machines

Lessons to Practice #23: From Terror to Death: What Makes Horror Linger

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Hey everyone! I thank you all for your patience and understanding as I work to get my first vlog series, "The Honest Bachelor's Life," up and running. I had a bit of an issue rendering my second video, but I hope to have it all sorted out by this coming weekend. Tonight's "Lessons to Practice" … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #23: From Terror to Death: What Makes Horror Linger

Lessons to Practice #22: The Art of Pacing

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Hey everyone! Here's to wishing you a restful, spontaneous, and memorable week, even with work and our countless other personal obligations. This go around, I was looking to share some of my thoughts concerning the pacing of our creative writing. Amidst themes, character development, and opening and closing lines, there is the ever-present tether of … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #22: The Art of Pacing

Sounds of Summer: Yours Truly (Summer Was Fun Remix) [feat. Danyka Nadeau]

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Salutations dear bloggers! Happy Thursday evening to you all. How's your writing and blogging going? Don't hold anything back; I promise I'm a good listener and want to hear about your highs and lows! I noticed that my "Sounds of Summer" keep revolving around a pretty tight cluster of themes and genres. Spoiler alert: my … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Yours Truly (Summer Was Fun Remix) [feat. Danyka Nadeau]