Welcome back to my post-apocalyptic series! If you haven't heard, my two most recent novels are all about Rayland Mark Calderón trying to escape the Swarm, a flock of cloud-like creatures that have wiped out much of the human race with their deadly sonic wave attacks. The only problem is, Rayland is outrunning the Swarm … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer: Chapter 3 (Part Two)
Creative Fiction
Lessons to Practice #22: The Art of Pacing
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
Lessons to Practice #20: Writing in the Company of Grief
Howdy everyone! How's life on your end of the internet? Hopefully you're staying cool in this sweltering summer heat and making some awesome memories! Emotions rule me from time to time. I own that aspect of myself, and I know that I swing from completely logical and in my head to raw and unfiltered pretty … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #20: Writing in the Company of Grief
Lessons to Practice #14: Nailing True-to-Life Dialogue
Hello! Did you know that I recently became a member of the Denton Writers' Critique Group? I was fortunate enough to stumble across the group's website in late January, and I attended my first meeting that very same night. My writing craft has never been stronger or more fully supported than now, and I graciously … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #14: Nailing True-to-Life Dialogue
Lessons to Practice #12: Emotionally Charging Your Scenes
Hello and good evening, faithful audience. For this next installment of my "Lessons to Practice" series, I'm taking a closer look at the way in which we bring scenes alive in order to sustain a viable, engaging, and memorable story. In my humble opinion, the most critical key to making a scene grab my readers … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #12: Emotionally Charging Your Scenes
Reflections on Defeat and Embracing the Writing Life
As I settle in to my role as a full-time writer, one obstacle after another has tried to chip away at my hope and chipper ideals for my future as a published author. I've had my fair share of personal losses, bouts of self-doubt and futility, and looming questions about which career path I'm meant to … Continue reading Reflections on Defeat and Embracing the Writing Life
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